Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab HB122 for Blister

23/24 Heritage Lab HB122

The HB122 is one of Heritage Lab's latest models, inspired by the iconic K2 HellBent — here are Paul Forward's initial thoughts on this big, fully rockered pow ski.

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Paul Forward reviews the Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit for Blister | photo by Dan Starr

24/25 Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit

Fischer is adding a new model to their high-end RC4 Pro line, and this one has tech inserts for touring — but no walk mode. Check out Paul Forward's initial impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Ridge binding for Blister

24/25 Dynafit Ridge Binding

Dynafit's new Ridge AT binding is not only impressive when it comes to ease of use, but also its performance. Check out our initial impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab FR 110 for Blister

23/24 Heritage Lab FR110

The FR110 is one of the latest additions to Heritage Lab's unique ski lineup — here are Paul Forward's initial on-snow impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Folsom Giver for Blister

23/24 Folsom Giver

Paul Forward has been spending time on a custom version of Folsom's Giver shape that's designed for daily skiing at Alyeska — check out his initial impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon for Blister

2023-2024 Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon

Despite it being Tecnica's first foray into the 1-kg class of touring boots, the Zero G Peak Carbon is an extremely impressive product. Check out our full review to learn more, including how it compares to several other boots in its class.
Paul Forward reviews the Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon for Blister

SKIING 101: Primer on Heli-Skiing

If you're considering a heli-skiing trip or are already fortunate enough to have one on the schedule, check out this 101 piece from Blister Reviewer & Lead Heli Guide, Paul Forward. ALSO: we've got 1 remaining spot open for a trip this April with Paul, Jonathan Ellsworth, and a bunch of other great Blister Members — first person to commit gets it!

2023-2024 Black Crows Nocta

Black Crows recently announced a major update to their widest ski, the Nocta, and reviewer Paul Forward has been spending a lot of time on it, both while heli-ski guiding and lapping the resort. Check out our Full Review to see how the latest Nocta performs in everything from deep pow to breakable crust.
Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Mega for Blister

22/23 Faction La Machine Mega

Paul Forward has been spending time on Faction's new 109mm-wide touring ski, La Machine Mega — here are his initial impressions.

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Blister Open Mic: Paul Forward shares some of his thoughts on the rise of packrafting and how it's opened up potential for a wide variety of outdoor adventures.

On New Forms of Adventuring

In this edition of our Open Mic series, Paul Forward shares some thoughts on the rise of packrafting and exploring new forms of adventuring.
Paul Forward reviews the Norse Freeride for Blister

2021-2022 Norse Freeride

Norse is a relatively new company that launched with two skis, including the 110mm-wide Freeride, which is designed for soft snow — whether that's found in a resort or in the backcountry. Check out our full review.
Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon for Blister

22/23 Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon

Reviewer Paul Forward has been spending time in Tecnica's new 1000-g touring boot — here are some of his initial thoughts.

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Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Max for Blister

2022-2023 Faction La Machine Max

Faction's 126mm-wide La Machine Max turned heads when it first came out, and our reviewer / heli-guide / pow-expert has become a very big fan of it after two seasons. Apparently, he's not the only one, since Faction is also creating a whole new collection of La Machine skis for 22/23. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more on the widest La Machine and the rest of the new series.
Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Max for Blister

Deep Dive: Faction La Machine Max

We compare the Faction La Machine Max to several other wide powder skis, including the 4FRNT Renegade, Folsom Rapture, Moment Chipotle Banana, Moment Wildcat Tour, Head Kore 117, DPS Lotus 124, and Moonlight Cruiser.

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Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa F1 LT ski touring boot for Blister

2021-2022 Scarpa F1 LT

The Scarpa Alien RS was one of our reviewer's all-time favorite touring boots, but what about its replacement? The F1 LT is similarly impressive — check out our full review.
Paul Forward reviews a custom Folsom Rapture for Blister

Deep Dive: Folsom Rapture

We compare the Rapture to the Volkl Shiro, DPS Alchemist Lotus 124, 4FRNT Renegade, Kye Shapes Numinous, Praxis Protest, Moment Chipotle Banana, DPS Foundation Koala 119, Volkl Revolt 121, Faction La Machine, Blizzard Spur, Blizzard Rustler 11, & Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM.

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