BLISTER Podcast

Last month, Mountain Hardwear athletes, Garrett Madison, Ted Hesser, and their team summited an unnamed, unclimbed peak in Nepal above the village of Khembalung. So we talked with them about how this mission came about; the details and style of the climb; naming the peak; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Meeting (3:08)Garrett’s Background (4:55)Ted’s Background (6:47)The Mission (8:18)How did you learn about this peak? (11:24)Preparing (16:17)Securing Permits (22:31)Assembling a team (23:12)The Ascent (24:38)The Style of the Climb (32:14)The Route (39:12)Gear (42:09)The Summit (47:40)The Descent (51:25)Naming the Peak (53:24)This Winter? (54:12)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.

20 Des 202257min

Cody and Jonathan discuss the FWT x FIS merger; the claim that tech + skiing with the right technique will prevent avalanches; the most Canadian news; Mountain Town Advice; our least favorite QBs; our big disagreement about the ending of The Bear (with spoilers); and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Misery Loves Company (3:37)FWT x FIS (7:16)Tech - & Technique - Will Prevent Avalanches? (21:30)Outside Layoffs (31:55)The best thing Vail has ever done? (43:50)Kirk Cousins saves Golf Course from … Housing (47:32)Most Canadian News (55:58)Mountain Town Advice (1:00:07)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:10:42)The Bear (SPOILER ALERT) (1:19:18)RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Spokane Alpine HausGEAR:30 - Spokane Alpine HausExclusive Offer: OpenSnow x BlisterOpen Mic: Cody & Jonathan's text exchange on The BearBecome 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.

12 Des 20221h 37min

We’re proud to announce our new Blister + Spot Membership, because we know it’s going to help a lot of people. So today, I’m talking with Spot founder, Matt Randall, about how it works; why it’s important for anyone who doesn’t have insurance; why it’s important for anyone who (like Matt & Jonathan) has insurance but high deductibles; and more. Check it out, and please share this conversation with anyone this might help.TOPICS & TIMES:Matt’s morning skiing (4:49)Blister + Spot Membership (9:17)Starting Spot (14:13)Don’t get wrecked physically *and* financially (18:51)Don’t refrain from getting medical help (23:12)Who is Spot for? (27:51)How it Works (30:07)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.

5 Des 202244min

You wake up, check your phone, and the weather app says it’s going to snow 12” this weekend. You’re stoked! But should you be? How accurate is that forecast? And what makes one forecast more or less accurate than another?Today we’re talking to OpenSnow founder and meteorologist, Joel Gratz, about the science of weather forecasting; the many weather models being used today; his love of skiing and snow; what led him to start a weather forecasting company; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Traveling (5:01)Current snowpack in the West (6:42)History of modern weather forecasting (8:48)Weather Models Galore (23:05)Advancements in Forecasting (27:39)Forecasting Research (33:11)Joel’s background as a skier (36:56)Studying Meteorology, Public Policy & Business (39:54)Why start a weather forecasting company? (43:11)OpenSnow today vs the early days (48:39)How much do you ski these days? (1:03:20)Why subscribe to OpenSnow? (1:05:46)Joel at the Blister Summit (1:15:16)RELATED LINKS:Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTERBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Nov 20221h 19min

Since becoming Jamaica’s first Olympic alpine ski racer, nothing has slowed down for Benji Alexander. So we caught up with Benji to talk about post-Olympics life; opening doors for other athletes; ensuring the future of snowsports; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Life after the Olympics (5:45)What have you been working on? (7:10)Opening the door for more athletes & countries (11:59)Why representation matters (19:11)Ensuring the future of snowsports (25:35)Hoods to Woods Foundation (28:11)What athletes should be on our radar? (30:54)What’s up next for you? (37:09)Contact Benji (benji.ski) (39:55)RELATED LINKS:Ep Sponsor & Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTERBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Nov 202241min

Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ with Connor Ryan and Drew Petersen to talk about the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour, their friendship, their missions, Hilaree Nelson, the act of celebrating others, skiing, running, and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:Salomon QST Film Tour in CB (1:50)New Trend: Scuffed-Up Yeti Coolers (5:20)The Films in the Tour (10:32)Filming: Skiing, Producing, Directing (13:42)Tracing Influence (19:14)Skiing as the Economic Driver of Communities (36:20)When did Connor & Ryan first meet? (39:24) Running (45:46)Who is Harder to Crew For? (48:44)Future Race Plans? (57:16)Running During Ski Season? (1:02:05)RELATED LINKS:Ep Sponsor & Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTEREp.209: Connor RyanBlister Summit Panel on the ‘Mental Game’ of Pro SkiingBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Nov 20221h 10min

Cody and Jonathan discuss the latest 50 Project episode (The Sphinx); the US Alpine Team’s new name & sponsor; Cotopaxi closing its San Francisco store after repeated break ins; NFL Talk; Mountain Town Advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Latest Fifty Project ep: The Sphinx (4:51)The “Stifel” US Alpine Team (17:36)Private ski areas donating to politicians? (24:23)Cotopaxi closes S.Fran store after repeat break ins (34:16)NFL Talk (41:47)CO hunting non-profit & unsanctioned trailbuilders (46:21)The Most Canadian News (53:01)Canada or Italy? (55:25)Mtn Town Advice: Jobs (58:46)Mtn Town Advice: Defining wilderness (1:06:14)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:15:41)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: Backcountry EssentialsBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Nov 20221h 32min

Markus Eder is one of the best (and most versatile) big-mountain skiers ever. Hoji just stated this again on GEAR:30 (ep.220), and Cody Townsend ranks Markus’ Ultimate Run as the best ski edit of all time (Blister Podcast ep.193). Today, we talk to Markus about training; skateboarding as prep for ski season; the golden age of skiing; competing; filming the Ultimate Run; lessons from Hoji and Sam Anthamatten; the Volkl ‘Built Together’ program; & more.TOPICS & TIMES:Living in Italy (3:24)Injuries (5:04)Skateboarding for Skiing (13:13)Markus’ training routine (15:30)The golden age of skiing (28:11)Crystal Ball Question (32:56)Pressure: FWT Comps vs Park Comps vs Filming (37:03)Ultimate Run: scariest moment? (51:29)Ultimate Run: your favorite shot? (57:57)That ‘bonkers three’ off the glacier (58:39)Lessons from Hoji & Sam Anthamatten? (1:00:28)Volkl’s Built Together program (1:08:01)Volkl Revolt 121 (1:11:49)Plans for the upcoming season? (1:18:03)RELATED LINKS:SPECIAL OFFER: OpenSnow.com/BlisterBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Okt 20221h 25min