BLISTER Podcast

Our 3rd Blister Summit just wrapped up, so today, Jonathan shares a few words about it; announces the dates for our 2024 Blister Summit, and offers a few thoughts about what the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb described as “the time of my life — literally one of the best weeks ever.”TOPICS & TIMES:Community Feedback (1:36)Dates: Blister Summit 2024 (4:01)Special Thanks (6:11)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Feb 202313min

Jonathan sits down with Drew Petersen in Blister HQ to talk about skiing with Western Colorado University’s freeride team, and to dive deeper into certain topics around mountain towns and mental health that Drew explores in his film (that you can watch on YouTube), Ups & Downs. Give it a listen, and please share this one with your friends, because we’ve all got something to learn on these topics.TOPICS & TIMES:Drew’s Honorary CB Citizenship (4:07)Skiing w/ Western CO U’s Freeride Team (6:13)Knee update (10:32)Drew’s film, Ups & Downs (17:04)Drew’s struggles with mental health (18:43)Shame (28:56)Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues (36:30)Normalizing Therapy (45:02)Snowboarding (50:33)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Feb 202356min

Cody and Jonathan discuss Kyle Smaine, tragedy, & avalanche safety; separating vs always staying together in the backcountry; Mountain Town Advice, the most Canadian news; coffee gear; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Babies, Getting Sick, & the NFL (4:34)Coffee Gear (8:10)Kyle Smaine (10:26)Tragedy & Improving Avalanche SafetyBackcountry Ethics: Separating/Staying Together (20:07)Does cycling have a drinking problem? (35:52)The Most Canadian News (50:57)Mountain Town / Relationship Advice (55:55)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:27:01)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationEpisode Sponsor: Spokane Alpine HausGEAR:30 #194: Spokane Alpine HausGEAR:30 #160: Spokane Alpine HausSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Feb 20231h 32min

Today we’re talking about the ski industry, ski manufacturing, and sustainability in general, and Atomic’s own historical and quite recent initiatives, including their new annual Impact Statement they released today. Last week Jonathan was at Atomic’s headquarters in Altenmarkt, Austria, to discuss — and see — what one of the largest manufacturers in the ski industry has been up to on the sustainability front. And after many hours of conversations and going carefully through this Impact Statement, I highly suggest checking it out.TOPICS & TIMES:New “Impact Statement” from Atomic (7:19)Ronny’s background (8:30)History of Atomic’s sustainability initiatives (12:22)Sustainability Reports & Greenwashing (18:57) What do “SBTI” & “LCA” mean? (24:32)Manufacturing products with reduced impact (32:48)Reducing emissions in manufacturing plants (36:48)Ski Industry’s Outsized Influence (41:18)Atomic’s most significant reductions (45:05)Sustainability & Consumer Preference (57:32)Ski-Industry Collaboration (1:04:33)Lessons on the Communication of Sustainability (1:09:22)RELATED LINKS:Atomic’s 2023 Impact StatementBecome a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationCHECK OUT ALL OUR PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Jan 20231h 14min

We talk to Jess Baker and Rachael Burks about sailing, skiing, and what happens when you combine a renewable energy sailboat with an arctic ski expedition in Greenland for the first time ever, which they documented in the film, Going Greenland.TOPICS & TIMES:How did you two first meet? (2:57)Jess & Rachael’s history (5:21)Jess’s Background (9:22)Rachael’s Background (14:44)Babies & First boat Experiences (17:37)Sailing, Skiing, & the Bering Sea (21:25)First Trip to Greenland (33:59)Return Trip to Greenland (39:40) Pre-Trip Troubles (44:33)Ski Season vs Sailing Season (51:40)The Rhythm of Nature (55:16)How & Where to See the Film (1:01:52)RELATED LINKS:goinggreenland.com/Instagram: @going_greenlandBecome a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jan 20231h 4min

When trying to gain clarity on issues of climate change (where we are, where we’ve been, and where we should go from here) it is a good idea to talk to Bill McKibben. Bill’s book, The End of Nature (1989) was one of the first books written for the general public about these issues; and through the creation of 350.org and 3rd Act, Bill has continued to bring attention to these issues and mobilize communities to bring about change.TOPICS & TIMES:Bill’s Background (4:03)Writers that have influenced you? (16:00)Inflation Reduction Act (19:10)Meeting emission goals? (24:50)Personal Actions / Community Actions (28:40)Banks & Carbon Emissions (37:00)Climate Conference in Egypt (39:22)The Next 12-24 Months (43:09)Heat pumps (47:04)Nuclear Fusion (48:26)Electric vehicles (50:52)Compromises & Alternative Energy (54:59)What to Do Now? (59:21)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister+Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jan 20231h 4min

Cody and Jonathan discuss Cody’s not-so-excellent recent adventures; nuclear fusion; whether ski areas should be nationalized; iPhones, Apple watches, & 911 calls; our first ever Relationship Advice questions; The White Lotus; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Cody’s Not-So-Excellent Adventures (4:31)Nuclear Fusion (14:32)Nationalize Ski Areas? (22:08)Blister Pod #219: Community-Run Ski AreasApple Watch, iPhones, & 911 Calls (40:25)Most Canadian News (44:02)Mtn Town Relationship Advice (46:50)What We’re Watching: White Lotus (1:16:47)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 20231h 29min

As 2022 comes to an end and we look forward to 2023, Jonathan Ellsworth caught up with a number of our Blister reviewers to have them reflect on some of their favorite moments of 2022, and share with us their resolutions for 2023.TOPICS & TIMES:Update on Blister Summit (0:00)David Golay (4:15)Kara Williard (7:56)Eric Freson (13:21)Kristin Sinnott (19:58)Luke Koppa (30:05)Matt Mitchell (36:18)Justin Bobb (40:59)Dylan Wood (48:15)Paul Forward (55:42)Sascha Anastas (1:07:15)Jonathan Ellsworth (1:15:27)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Des 20221h 26min