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Bill McKibben: Skier, Environmentalist, Activist, Author
When trying to gain clarity on issues of climate change (where we are, where weve been, and where we should go from here) it is a good idea to talk to Bill McKibben. Bills book, The End of Nature (1989) was one of the first books written for the general
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (December 2022)
Cody and Jonathan discuss Codys not-so-excellent recent adventures; nuclear fusion; whether ski areas should be nationalized; iPhones, Apple watches, & 911 calls; our first ever Relationship Advice questions; The White Lotus; and more.TOPICS & TI
Blister Reviewers' 2022 Highlights & 2023 Resolutions
As 2022 comes to an end and we look forward to 2023, Jonathan Ellsworth caught up with a number of our Blister reviewers to have them reflect on some of their favorite moments of 2022, and share with us their resolutions for 2023.TOPICS & TIMES:Update
A First Ascent in Nepal: Garrett Madison & Ted Hesser
Last month, Mountain Hardwear athletes, Garrett Madison, Ted Hesser, and their team summited an unnamed, unclimbed peak in Nepal above the village of Khembalung. So we talked with them about how this mission came about; the details and style of the climb;
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (November 2022)
Cody and Jonathan discuss the FWT x FIS merger; the claim that tech + skiing with the right technique will prevent avalanches; the most Canadian news; Mountain Town Advice; our least favorite QBs; our big disagreement about the ending of The Bear (with sp
Our new Blister + Spot Membership, with Spot founder Matt Randall
Were proud to announce our new Blister + Spot Membership, because we know its going to help a lot of people. So today, Im talking with Spot founder, Matt Randall, about how it works; why its important for anyone who doesnt have insurance; why its im
Modern Weather Forecasting with OpenSnow Founder & Meteorologist, Joel Gratz
You wake up, check your phone, and the weather app says its going to snow 12 this weekend. Youre stoked! But should you be? How accurate is that forecast? And what makes one forecast more or less accurate than another?Today were talking to OpenSnow fo
Benji Alexander on Life after the Olympics & the Future of Snowsports
Since becoming Jamaicas first Olympic alpine ski racer, nothing has slowed down for Benji Alexander. So we caught up with Benji to talk about post-Olympics life; opening doors for other athletes; ensuring the future of snowsports; and more.TOPICS & T
Connor Ryan & Drew Petersen on Skiing, Running, & the Salomon QST Film Tour
Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ with Connor Ryan and Drew Petersen to talk about the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour, their friendship, their missions, Hilaree Nelson, the act of celebrating others, skiing, running, and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TI
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (October 2022)
Cody and Jonathan discuss the latest 50 Project episode (The Sphinx); the US Alpine Teams new name & sponsor; Cotopaxi closing its San Francisco store after repeated break ins; NFL Talk; Mountain Town Advice; what were reading & watching; and mo