Backcountry Essentials: Our Blister Recommended Shop in Bellingham, WA

Backcountry Essentials

Since 2006, Backcountry Essentials has been Washington’s premier ski shop, specializing in custom ski boot fitting and precise ski techery. Whether you need gear, service, or just local knowledge about how to enjoy the outdoors of Bellingham, Washington, Backcountry Essentials is our pick.

Mountain Ops

Based in Stowe, Vermont, Mountain Ops has become well-known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent customer service, and dedication to human-powered pursuits.

Boulder Orthotics

Boulder Orthotics is a women-owned, and women-led bootfitting operation. They deliver the full range of bootfitting customization and modifications. With over 25 years of experience, a background in pedorthics, and a passion for getting it right, schedule an appointment to redefine the way your ski boots fit.
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Gear West

Gear West is not only one of the largest shops in the midwest, it is also one of the best.

Vemdalen Ski Shop

Vemdalen Ski Shop is a dedicated, specialty ski shop right beside the ski area Vemdalsskalet. At Vemdalen Ski Shop, you are guaranteed a great shopping experience with their staff full of expertise, an authentic atmosphere, and excellent gear to suit your needs.
Boone Mountain Sports: Our Blister Recommended Shop in Evergreen, Colorado

Boone Mountain Sports

Boone Mountain Sports is a family-owned and operated ski and snowboard shop in Evergreen, Colorado, and they offer a whole lot more than just amazing gear, including an unforgettable customer experience, word-class bootfitting and ski services, a brewery and coffee shop, and a place to connect with community and appreciate the outdoors.
Lone Pine Gear Exchange: our Blister Recommended Shop in Salt Lake City, UT

Lone Pine Gear Exchange

Lone Pine Gear Exchange is far from your average ski shop – In addition to their extensive collection of new gear, they have a large consignment program, a gear repair program, a commitment to sustainability, plus a knowledgeable staff and full-service ski and snowboard shop.
Outside Sports: Blister Recommended Shop in the Southern Lakes Region of the South Island of NZ.

Outside Sports

Outside Sports is a premier ski, bike, and outdoor retailer with multiple locations in the Southern Lakes region in the South Island of New Zealand, and they have all your outdoor gear needs covered no matter the season.

Zimmermann’s Skis, Boards & More

Zimmermann’s is a longstanding ski and snowboard shop in Nashua, NH with plenty to offer everyone from beginners to expert skiers and snowboarders, to families passionate about getting their kids on the hill. They offer the full gamut of services, a huge season lease program, and a wide selection of gear.

Shop Talk: Willi’s Ski & Board on Ski Shops as Conduits and Founding Winter Divas (Ep.224)

Kristin Sinnott and Kara Williard caught up with Kjerstin Klein, co-owner of Willi’s Ski and Board, to talk about Kjerstin’s amazingly diverse background; what it means to stay innovative and adaptable as a local, family-run business; the vital role that local ski shops play in the ski industry; why Kjerstin founded the Winter Divas women’s focus group to help guide the industry, and more.
Pulse Custom Boot Lab is a Recommended Ski Shop for BLISTER.

Pulse Boot Lab

With all the bootfitting techniques Pulse has developed, their goal of getting you to love your ski boots is no exaggeration. It's why they have the reputation of some of the most skilled bootfitters in the industry. Find out more about their innovations in our summary below.
Sturtevants, a BLISTER Recommended Shop

Sturtevants

Sturtevants are our Recommended Ski & Bike Shops in the Sun Valley area, and not only do they offer excellent service and products, they also offer tons of ski and bike demos and a full guiding outfit out of their shops.
Willi's Ski Shops — BLISTER Recommended Shops

Willi’s Ski Shops

Willi's Ski shops are our Recommended Shops in the Pittsburgh area because they offer the vital services that the ski industry is reliant upon for growth, from junior buyback programs to beginner packages and affordable season lease options — in addition to high-end gear and tuning services.
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Vertical Playground

Vertical Playground is our recommended shop in Norway because of their widespread expertise on gear and services for everything from ski touring to mountain biking, climbing, hiking, whitewater kayaking, and more.