
Hoji on Tinkering, Climbing Skins, Monoskiing, & Michael Jordan
In celebration of episode #100, of course we had to have Hoji back on, our patron saint of GEAR:30.We discuss all the tinkering he’s been doing during quarantine; what ski gear has the most room for i...
15 Maj 20201h 12min

Your Questions + Our Review of PBR’s ‘Hard Coffee’
What outdoor gear is in need of the biggest improvement? How old is too old to try your first backflip? If you had to opt for skis that are too long or too short, which would you pick? What should I d...
8 Maj 20201h 30min

Reviewing the Reviewer: Eric Freson
In our “Reviewing the Reviewer” series, we ask various BLISTER reviewers questions about their backgrounds and gear preferences to give you a more complete picture of the people behind our reviews. An...
1 Maj 20201h 18min

Mystery Ranch Backpacks: From Special Ops to Backcountry Skiing
Mystery Ranch has a long history of working with and making packs for the US military, fire departments, and law enforcement. They also make everything from backpacks for everyday use, to packs for ba...
24 Apr 202045min

AT Binding Shootout, New Touring Skis, & Tiger King
Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Luke’s mustache discuss the pros and cons of a number of current AT bindings, including the new Marker Duke PT, the SHIFT binding, Daymaker Alpine adaptors, frame b...
17 Apr 20201h 13min

Crash Course: Telemark Ski Gear, Part 1
Since we now have to learn how to tele ski and shoot a tele video, we’re crowdsourcing a crash course in telemark technique (see Blister Podcast episode 125) and in telemark gear. So here in Tele Gear...
10 Apr 202055min

McConkey’s Spatula, Modern Pow Skis, & Luke’s Mustache
Reviewers Paul Forward, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about the signs we’re going stir crazy; Shane McConkey’s Volant Spatula vs. other modern pow skis; the DPS Koala 119; the new LINE Visio...
3 Apr 20201h 12min

What You’re Wearing, Part 5: Bison Fibers?
Bison Wool? Bison Down? That’s a thing? Well it’s being used by one company, United By Blue, who started salvaging otherwise wasted bison fibers, and is now incorporating them into a growing range of ...
27 Mars 202035min



















