2020: Gear in Review
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the standout products of 2020; offer a few ge...
1 Jan 202155min
Shop Talk: Backcountry Essentials, Bellingham WA
We’re talking with Chris Gerston, founder of Backcountry Essentials, talking about Bellingham; starting Backcountry Essentials; and some of the gear that he thinks works really well for skiing at Mt B...
26 Dec 202037min
1-Ski-Boot Quiver; Listener Questions; Skis; Apparel; & Masks
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss several listener questions about ski quivers; 1-boot quivers; some game-changing news in the ski boot world; a number of skis, apparel pieces, and ski masks w...
18 Dec 20201h 10min
Shop Talk: The Ski Monster founders, George & Eric
We’ve got another edition of Shop Talk for you, where we talk with folks from one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of topics that range from broadly applicable to all...
11 Dec 20201h 34min
Ski Quivers for Garden Gnomes, 1-Year-Olds, & Heli Guides
We talk to Blister reviewers Sascha Anastas & Paul Forward about their ski quivers; binding preferences; coffee in AK; your questions; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Sascha’s quiver selections (10:17)Sascha’...
4 Dec 20201h 17min
Buttered Noodles; Opening Day; & Ski Quivers
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the opening day of the ski season; approaches to building ski quivers; our specific selections; Luke’s latest rant; What We’re Celebrating; & more.TOPICS & TI...
27 Nov 202053min
Shop Talk: Tyson Stellrecht, Boise Gear Collective
Today we’re talking with one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of topics that range from broadly applicable to all of us, to topics that help us better understand what...
20 Nov 20201h
Bending the Paradigm: Polartec’s Approach to “Waterproofness” & Comfort
If you are a true gear head, you are going to love this conversation. And if you aren’t a full-on gear nerd but you’d like to better understand what “waterproof” really means, and when you should and ...
13 Nov 20201h 17min
