When things go wrong in the backcountry, your local Search And Rescue organization becomes crucial. But how much do you know about how Search And Rescue actually works? On our Blister Podcast, we talk with our friend, Cy Whitling, about how and why he got involved in Search And Rescue, why we all need to understand how SAR units operate, and why you should consider getting involved.

Search And Rescue: What You Need to Know, and How / Why You Should Get Involved (Ep.203)

When things go wrong in the backcountry, your local Search And Rescue organization becomes crucial. But what do you know about how Search And Rescue actually works? We talk with our friend, Cy Whitling, about how and why he got involved in Search And Rescue, why we all need to understand how SAR units operate, and why you should consider getting involved.
Luke Koppa reviews the J Skis Friend for BLISTER

Deep Dive: J Skis The Friend

UPDATE: We compare The Friend to the ON3P Kartel 116, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Armada ARV 116 JJ, Moment Wildcat, previous Friend, K2 Catamaran, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, Faction Candide 5.0, Faction Candide 4.0, Prior CBC, 4FRNT Inthayne, Line Outline, and Icelantic Nomad 115.

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Cy Whitling reviews the Roxa R3 130 T.I. for Blister

2021-2022 Roxa R3 130 T.I.

The Roxa R3 130 was a pretty good AT boot, but we think the updated 19/20 version is a great one. If you’re looking for a boot that you can use inbounds and in the backcountry, the new R3 130 is worth a look.
Cy Whitling reviews the J Skis Vacation for Blister

2021-2022 J Skis The Vacation

The J Skis Vacation used to basically be a J Skis Metal without the metal. But this year, the updated Vacation is an entirely different ski ... and we’d argue that it is better in virtually every regard. Check out our full review of this playful all-mountain ski.
Cy Whitling reviews the J Skis Friend for Blister

18/19 J Skis The Friend

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned J Skis Friend.

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Cy Whitling reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Bent Chetler 120

We compare the Bent Chetler 120 to the Moment Wildcat & Wildcat Tour, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, previous Atomic Bent Chetler, Bent Chetler 100, Folsom Trophy Carbon, Faction Candide 4.0, and more...

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Cy Whitling reviews the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

2019-2020 Armada ARV 106

It’s rare that an updated product is better than its predecessor in every respect, but the redesigned Armada ARV 106 might just be one of those products. Check out our full review.
Cy Whitling reviews the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

18/19 Armada ARV 106

We've now spent a few days on the new ARV 106, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions and some comparisons to skis like the ON3P Kartel 108 and K2 Marksman.

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Cy Whitling Reviews the Full Tilt Ascendant for Blister

2019-2020 Full Tilt Ascendant

For the 18/19 season, Full Tilt is introducing their first ever touring boot, the Ascendant. Complete with tech fittings, a removable tongue, and a unique touring overlap liner, the Ascendant appears to be the boot that a lot of skiers have been waiting for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
Cy Whitling and Luke Koppa review the Atomic Backland FR 109 for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Backland FR 109

We compare the Atomic Backland FR 109 to other playful "50/50" skis like the Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish, J Skis Vacation, and more...

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