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Blister Brand Guide: Yeti Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

September 27, 2021December 12, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Yeti has been making mountain bikes since 1985, but their lineup has changed a lot since then and now includes a pretty wide range of options. Check out our Brand Guide to quickly & easily figure out what sets each Yeti bike apart from the other and which one might be best for you.

Altra Timp 1.5

September 27, 2021December 11, 2019 by Gordon Gianniny

When we reviewed the original Altra Timp, we found it to be a unique shoe in the more heavily cushioned category. With all the updates made to the Timp 1.5, is that still the case? Check out our review.

Blister's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide - In the Garage

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — In the Garage

October 4, 2021December 11, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Next up in our Holiday Gift Guide are the big-ticket items, whether those are actual items themselves, or new experiences. Check out our picks.

Winter Boot Roundup — 2019

October 18, 2021December 10, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

If you like winter sports, that probably also means you spend a lot of time tromping around in the snow on your way to the mountains, or just the grocery store. We've been using several women's and a couple men's winter boots, and you can check out our roundup to see which ones might be best for you.

Blister's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide - Under The Tree

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Under The Tree

November 17, 2021December 9, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Next up in our Holiday Gift Guide are the gifts that would be great under the tree, from loungewear to MTB gear to books and much, much more.

Luke Koppa reviews the 2020 Moment PB&J for Blister

2019-2020 Moment PB&J

December 10, 2019December 8, 2019 by Luke Koppa

This year Moment tweaked their long-standing all-mountain-freestyle ski, the PB&J, and we’ll be spending more time on the new version this season. For now, check out our First Look video & writeup for our initial impressions.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Stocking Stuffers

October 11, 2021December 6, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

‘Tis the season to do some nice things, say some nice things, and maybe give one or two nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas, starting with our top picks for stocking stuffers.

Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2019

October 27, 2021December 5, 2019 by Gordon Gianniny

Inov-8 got their start by making ultra-aggressive fell-running shoes, but they now make almost 30 trail and road shoes that cover a huge range. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Inov-8 shoes might be right for you.

Blister's 2019 casual shoe and boot roundup

Casual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019

December 2, 2019 by Luke Koppa

While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.

Jonathan Ellsworth & Eric Freson review the Salomon S/Max 130 and Salomon S/Max 130 Carbon for Blister

2021-2022 Salomon S/Max 130 and S/Max 130 Carbon

July 18, 2022December 1, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewer, Eric Freson, spent most of last season skiing the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, and he offers his take on the two boots, how they differ, and where he thinks they excel.

2019-2020 Kastle MX99

January 3, 2020November 29, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We recently received the Kastle MX99, and this ski has many of us at Blister very, very excited. Check out our First Look to see why.

2020 Trek Fuel EX

November 27, 2019 by Banks Kriz

This year Trek overhauled their most popular Trail bike, the Fuel EX, and we’ve started spending time on the Fuel EX 9.8 XT. Check out our First Look and initial on-trail impressions.

Kelsey Opstad reviews the Spark R&D Women's Surge Pro Splitboard binding for BLISTER

2019-2020 Spark R&D Women’s Surge Pro Splitboard Binding

August 9, 2021November 26, 2019 by Kelsey Opstad

Spark recently released women's versions of their "Pro" line of splitboard bindings, and after spending much of last season on the Women's Surge Pro, it received our "Best Of" award. Check out our full review to see why.

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 24, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out Part 2 of our reviewers' 1-ski-quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Kara Williard, & Paul Forward.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 21, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The quivers keep getting smaller, and the decisions keep getting harder. We're now asking our reviewers to cut their quivers down to 2 skis, and you can now check out all of their selections.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 25, 2020November 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out Part 2 of our reviewers' 3-ski-quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Kara Williard, Sascha Anastas, Jonathan Ellsworth, & Cy Whitling.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out part 2 of our reviewers' 4-ski-quiver selections, including additions from Eric Freson, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, and Sam Shaheen.

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year — we’re fantasizing about skiing and our ideal ski quivers. We’ll be rolling out a bunch of our reviewers’ personal selections, and we’re kicking it off with our 5-ski quivers.

Insulated Skirt Roundup

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

An insulated skirt may seem like a niche product, but after using several of them this fall, many of our reviewers now consider them an essential piece. Check out our roundup for a bunch of skirts that can take you from your morning run, bike, or ski tour all the way to après.

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2019

October 13, 2021November 13, 2019 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic takes a different approach than many brands when it comes to running shoes. They specialize in lower-drop shoes with wider, foot-shaped toe boxes, and their lineup covers a wide range of road and trail shoes. Check out our Brand Guide to figure out which Topo shoe might be best for you.

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