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Alaska’s Epic El Niño Season, Ski Bindings, & More with Powder Hound (Ep.294)

April 19, 2024 by Kara Williard

We’re back with Eric Helmbrecht, co-owner of Powder Hound in Girdwood, AK, to discuss Alaska’s banner El Niño season; the gear he enjoyed most; the gear Kara Williard brought to Girdwood; what’s changed at Alyeska Resort since joining the Ikon pass; the reliability of various AT & alpine bindings, and more.

Shop Talk: Celebrating 10 Years of Powder Hound in Girdwood, AK (Ep.222)

November 11, 2022 by Kara Williard

Our Blister Recommended Shop, Powder Hound, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, so we caught up with one of the owners, Eric Helmbrecht, to go over some of the major trends, takeaways, and reflections he has after a decade of running a local, year-round shop in Girdwood, AK.

Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood Alaska goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss the 20/21 ski season in Alaska, gear they've been liking in Alaska, and more

Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AK (Ep.133)

January 29, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is back on the show to talk about this season in Girdwood; Fizz Nation; some of the gear that he and his staff are particularly high on this season; and, of course, we had to talk about Juras.

Michelle Parker's Originate Alaska Finale on Blister

Michelle Parker — “Originate”

January 7, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Originate is a 5-part series about the behind-the-scenes aspects of being a pro skier, and features Michelle Parker, Elyse Saugstad, Angel Collinson, Cody Townsend, and Mark Abma. The finale is now out (with a cameo by our very own Paul Forward), and you can check out all 5 episodes here.

Andrew Forward reviews the Union Ultra FC for Blister

2018-2019 Union Ultra FC Snowboard Binding

November 28, 2018February 17, 2018 by Andrew Forward

The Union Ultra FC is one of the highest performing, most responsive snowboard bindings we’ve ever used. Check out our review.

Paul Forward reviews the Faction Prime 4.0 for Blister

17/18 Faction Prime 4.0

February 10, 2018February 9, 2018 by Paul Forward

After skiing Faction's new pow touring ski in deep snow in both Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our initial performance impressions.

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Andrew Forward Season Edit Blister Gear Review.

Video: Year of KHIONE – Dirtbag Edition

August 15, 2016 by Andrew Forward

Reviewer Andrew Forward got into a little bit of everything this winter in Alaska, and it's all worth watching.