Chris Davenport on Skiing Portillo & Joining Peak Skis
We catch up with Chris about his recent ski trip to Portillo, Chile, and discuss his decision to join Bode Miller at Peak Skis. TOPICS & TIMES: Blister News & Updates (0:00) Skiing in Portillo, Chil...
29 Aug 202245min
Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 2: Regenerative Farming, Cow Cuddling, & More
We talk with Lynsey Gammon of Gracie’s Farm in Park City, Utah, about topsoil health and climate change; turning barren soil into a thriving farm; farm-to-restaurant connectivity; bee dinners; cow cud...
22 Aug 202248min
Protect Our Winters’ Mario Molina on the New Climate Bill
The United States Congress just passed a historic climate bill, so we spoke with the executive director of POW, Mario Molina, to discuss the backstory and details of the bill, and what needs to happen...
15 Aug 20221h
Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the Stage
This week Jonathan is talking with our very own Kara Williard, who, when she’s not testing skis or doing a million other things for us at BLISTER, is raising chickens and growing food in the Gunnison ...
8 Aug 202257min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2022)
Cody and Jonathan cover Gunstock Mountain Resort’s fight to operate; access issues & potential solutions; WC DH MTBers forming a union; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching (answer: TOP...
1 Aug 20221h 28min
How to Produce More Olympic Skiers & Snowboarders, Grow Participation, & Support Rural Mtn Town Communities
How do we grow participation in snowsports, support rural mountain communities, and produce more Olympic skiers and snowboarders? We sat down with Will Brandenburg of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foun...
25 Juli 20221h 9min
On the James Webb Space Telescope
Another brief attempt to wrap our heads around the images — and the significance — of the James Webb Space Telescope, with a few recommendations for further reading & listening. RELATED LINKS: The Da...
18 Juli 202213min
Blister Summit ’23: New Info, Dates, & Details
Jonathan and Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the new format for our next Blister Summit (February 2023, Mt. Crested Butte, CO). We also discuss how to get the best pricing; what we l...
12 Juli 202247min
