<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattsterbenz/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Sterbenz</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pepfujas/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pep Fujas</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xanmarshland/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Xan Marshland</a> came to Crested Butte and sat down with us in Blister HQ to fill us in on <a href="https://wndr-alpine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WNDR Alpine’s</a> new materials, new updates to the Intention 110, and their brand new ski, the Vital 100. And you’ll also hear some stories about Matt and Pep competing in slopestyle events against each other back in the day, and more. To learn more about the WNDR Alpine backstory, check out these other conversations we’ve had with them: <ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/featured/biotech-hits-the-backcountry-checkerspot-wndr-alpine-ep-98" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Podcast, Ep. 98: Origins &amp; science behind WNDR</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/wndr-alpines-new-skis-ep-63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEAR:30, Ep. 63: Ski talk with Sterbenz &amp; Xan</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/featured/pep-fujas-from-the-farm-to-k2-to-wndr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Podcast, Ep. 100: Pep Fujas on how &amp; why he got involved</a></li></ul> TOPICS &amp; TIMES<ul><li>WNDR Alpine’s background (6:55)</li><li>What’s been easy, what’s been hard? (16:54)</li><li>Greenwashing (19:47)</li><li>Updates to the Intention 110 (30:01)</li><li>New Vital 100 (41:27)</li><li>Vital 120? (45:57)</li><li>Fujas vs. Sterbenz in slopestyle comps (50:40)</li><li>More on the Vital 100 (56:55)</li><li>The WNDR Roost event (1:01:19)</li></ul>

WNDR Alpine’s 20/21 Lineup with Matt Sterbenz, Pep Fujas, & Xan Marshland

Jonathan Ellsworth and Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the ins and outs of our upcoming <a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit</a>; why we’re including free professionally guided backcountry tours; which brands will be there; when to arrive &amp; where to stay; and more.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>What is the Blister Summit? (1:15)</li><li>Logistics &amp; guided backcountry tours (5:15)</li><li>When to arrive / more logistics (8:51)</li><li>Mt Crested Butte (11:45)</li><li>Where to stay (12:41)</li><li>Brands that will be there (14:57)</li><li>Protocols for Covid (18:12)</li><li>What we’re most excited about (21:22)</li><li>Come meet pro athletes &amp; Blister reviewers (26:56)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit: What, Where, When</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-summit-2022-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li></ul>

On our Upcoming Blister Summit

Matt Manser, Atomic’s ski boots product manager, is back to discuss Jonathan’s trip; Matt’s Jura coffee maker; our scotch &amp; rye whiskey tasting sessions; skiing Zauchensee and Kitzsteinhorn on the Atomic Redster G9 RS, X9 S, and X9 WB; ski boot terms (and unconditional love); and some modifications we made to Jonathan’s ski boots — which you might want to consider for your own.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Jura coffee (6:09)</li><li>Scotch &amp; Rye Whiskey (8:26)</li><li>Trip Report: Austria (18:27)</li><li>Skiing the Atomic Redster G9 RS, X9 S, X9 WB (26:03)</li><li>Johnny Dapp (32:33)&nbsp;</li><li>Atomic’s factory (35:29)</li><li>Ski boot terms (40:11)</li><li>Modifications to Jonathan’s Redster CS ski boots (48:35)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (1:06:06)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS:<ul><li>Episode sponsor: <a href="https://www.mountainflow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mountainFLOW</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/?s=matt+manser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All of the previous GEAR:30 episodes with Matt Manser</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

Skiing Austria, Ski-Boot Mods, & the Atomic Redster G9 RS, X9 S, & X9 WB

We talk with <a href="https://shop.on3pskis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ON3P Skis</a> founder, Scott Andrus, about what’s been going on at ON3P, and we walk through the brand’s 22/23 lineup of skis.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Overview of the past year + Scott’s brother (3:45)</li><li>Supply chain issues &amp; materials (11:21)</li><li>Custom skis &amp; unisex branding (19:29)</li><li>Top sheets (26:25)</li><li>#blameandrus (28:25)</li><li>Ski Lineup:</li><li>Park Skis (35:18)</li><li>Magnus and 1000 Skis (39:27)</li><li>Jeffrey 110 &amp; 102 (46:11)</li><li>Woodsman 102 &amp; 110 (50:35)</li><li>Billy Goat 110 &amp; 118 (57:10)</li><li>Touring skis (1:04:08)</li><li>Wrenegade 102 &amp; 110 (1:10:16)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (1:14:09)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS:<ul><li>Episode Sponsor: <a href="https://blacksheepsports.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blacksheep Sports</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/shop-talk-sebastian-steinbach-black-sheep-sports-ep-116" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEAR:30 episode: Shop Talk: Blacksheep Sports</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

ON3P Skis 22/23 Lineup with Scott Andrus

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulforward/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul Forward</a> and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the backcountry gear Paul’s been testing around Girdwood, Alaska, including skis from Moonlight and Movement; bindings from Moment and Dynafit; skins from G3 and Pomoca; and Scarpa boots. We also discuss current trends (fads?) in ski poles, and the underrated value of a good snow saw. TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Deep Pow &amp; Fast Groomers</li><li>SKIS:</li><li>Moonlight Cruiser (6:15)</li><li>Movement Alp Tracks 106 (12:26)</li><li>BINDINGS:</li><li>Moment Voyager XIV (13:40)</li><li>Dynafit Superlite 150 (20:12)</li><li>CLIMBING SKINS:&nbsp;</li><li>G3 Minimist vs Pomoca (29:54)</li><li>Ski Poles: Trends &amp; Fads? (35:14)</li><li>Snow Saws (47:34)</li><li>BOOTS:&nbsp;</li><li>Scarpa F1LT &amp; Alien RS (50:53)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (58:26)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS:<ul><li>Episode Sponsor: <a href="https://www.mountainflow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mountainFLOW</a></li><li>Episode Sponsor: <a href="https://www.powderhoundak.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PowderHound</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear30-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEAR:30 episode: mountainFLOW</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/trends-favorite-gear-and-most-least-durable-products-with-eric-helmbrecht-of-powder-hound-ak-ep-41" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEAR:30 episode: Shop Talk: PowderHound</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

Reviewer Reports: Backcountry Ski Touring Gear w/ Paul Forward

<a href="https://www.mountainflow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MountainFLOW</a> is disrupting the ski and snowboard industries by producing high-performing products that are also biodegradable and more sustainable than the conventional products in their categories. So we talked with founder, Peter Arlein, about the environmental impacts of ski wax; his appearance on Shark Tank; the upcoming ban on fluorocarbon waxes at the highest levels of ski racing; and Peter reveals mountainFLOW’s brand-new product, which we think is going to have another significant impact on the ski industry.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Background of mountainFlow (3:39)</li><li>Wax &amp; its environmental consequences (10:13)</li><li>Going on Shark Tank (14:43)</li><li>Ski wax misconceptions (19:56)&nbsp;</li><li>‘Deck of cards’ analogy (21:53)&nbsp;</li><li>More interest from backcountry or resort riders? (23:57)</li><li>Ban on fluorocarbons (25:42)</li><li>Ceramic Nano Technology (27:15)</li><li>New Product Reveal (30:47)</li><li>MountainFLOW bike chain lube (36:15)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (38:42)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avocado</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/jonathans-sleep-experiment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan’s Sleep Experiment</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/features/getting-here-gunnison-crested-butte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Here: Gunnison &amp; Crested Butte</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

MountainFLOW founder, Peter Arlein, on How Ski Wax Works; its Environmental Impact; Ceramic Nano Technology; & More

John Weir from <a href="https://www.bentgate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bentgate</a> in Golden, CO, is back to discuss advances in backcountry skis; draw comparisons between some high-profile touring boots; and reassess the pros, cons, &amp; compromises of various AT bindings.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Update on <a href="https://www.bentgate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bentgate</a> (3:29)</li><li>Boots: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro vs Dynafit Radical Pro (8:41)</li><li>Scarpa F1 LT (19:03)</li><li>Advances in backcountry skis (22:29)</li><li>AT Bindings (26:49)</li><li>“Low Tech” bindings (29:48)</li><li>Dynafit Rotation bindings (35:21)</li><li><a href="https://www.avalanche.state.co.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CAIC</a> fundraiser (39:06)</li><li>Supply chain realities (42:19)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (45:19)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/shop-talk-john-weir-bentgate-ep-120" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Weir, GEAR:30, Ep. #120</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/features/getting-here-gunnison-crested-butte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Here: Gunnison &amp; Crested Butte</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

Shop Talk: Backcountry Skis, Boots, & Bindings

We talk to professional skier, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hadhammer/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hadley Hammer</a>, about the gear she’s most &amp; least picky about; her own gear preferences; some of the keys to happiness; and we fight about The Queen’s Gambit.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>The Queen’s Gambit (3:04)</li><li>Binge-listening to GEAR:30 (11:55)</li><li>What gear are you the pickiest about? (18:03)</li><li>Inclusion, Diversity, &amp; Ski Boots (22:36)</li><li>Inbounds skis &amp; ski length (29:56)</li><li>Hadley’s background (34:12)</li><li>Backcountry skis: design priorities (38:20)</li><li>Line Pandora 104 &amp; 110 (42:26)</li><li>Mount points (47:55)</li><li>Least picky about? (53:48)</li><li>What We're Celebrating (1:08:51)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/features/getting-here-gunnison-crested-butte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Here: Gunnison &amp; Crested Butte</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

The Pro's Gear: Hadley Hammer

We’re pulling back the curtain on ski testing, and to provide their wealth of experience in this arena are <a href="https://theskimonster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ski Monster</a> co-founder &amp; CEO, George Michaelsen, and Matt Berkowitz, who is now the brand director of The Ski Monster and who has participated in too many ski tests to count. We discuss good ways and bad ways to conduct gear tests; how and why The Ski Monster has been able to ramp up the amount of gear testing they’re doing; and why not all gear tests are created equal.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>George Michaelsen’s questionable life decision (6:21)</li><li>Matt Berkowitz’s ski industry background (10:28)</li><li>Ski Monster update (17:05)</li><li>How industry ski tests work (19:06)</li><li>Ski tuning &amp; ski testing (42:00)</li><li>Different reviewers &amp; reviewing (53:58)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (1:10:00)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Sponsor: Avocado</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/random/jonathans-sleep-experiment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan’s Sleep Experiment</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/features/getting-here-gunnison-crested-butte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Here: Gunnison &amp; Crested Butte</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

Shop Talk: Pulling Back the Curtain on Gear Testing

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss our <a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/2021-2022-blister-winter-buyers-guide-print-edition-pre-order" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21/22 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide</a> and some corresponding industry trends and category highlights. They also talk snowblades, clarify our Buyer’s Guide ‘Best Of’ Awards, and go on a rant or two.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>Early-season turns &amp; the new Nordica Enforcer 104 Unlimited (6:21)</li><li>Our new glossy Buyers guide (11:27)</li><li>Weight Trends (13:25)</li><li>Unisex vs. ‘women-specific’ trend? (21:56)</li><li>Alpine ski boots (22:54)</li><li>Rant: ski stiffness &amp; stability (29:52)</li><li>Grip Walk soles (34:11)</li><li>‘Best Of’ awards clarification (36:58)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (43:48)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Sponsor: Avocado</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/random/jonathans-sleep-experiment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan’s Sleep Experiment</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/2022-blister-summit-what-when-how-to-join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Summit Registration</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>

Our 21/22 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

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GEAR:30 is the blister podcast where we dive deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoors gear. We talk with some of our own editors and reviewers about the gear they’ve been testing and what they think of it, and we also talk to product designers, engineers, and athletes about the latest stuff they’ve been working on. Finally, we are going to be talking to some of the owners of our blister recommended shops around the world, to have them weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with in terms of durability, value, or performance in places like Alaska, Colorado, Europe, New Zealand, and more. If you love outdoors gear, you're going to love this podcast.

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