BLISTER Podcast

Starting January 1, 2026, we’ve got some big BLISTER+ updates: we’ve heard your requests, and we’ve been able to add an additional 20 outdoor activities to BLISTER+, bringing the number up to 50 outdoor activities that are covered globally. So Jonathan Ellsworth and Kristin Sinnott discuss that, then talk about the 2026 Blister Summit that’s happening at Snowbird on April 13, 2026. Note: We Want t...

It’s hard to believe, but this week marks the 10th anniversary of the Blister Podcast. So to celebrate this milestone, we thought we’d share some of the highlights, lowlights, and crazy factoids about how this podcast came to be; how it led to the creation of the Blister Podcast Network; and what the next 10 years might look like. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us...

Cody and Jonathan discuss our national parks’ new passes; why president Trump pardoned a trail runner; the Most Canadian News; they rate your takes; and share what they’ve been reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions...

Today we’ve got Joel Gratz, the founding meteorologist & CEO of OpenSnow , back on the show to talk about … snow! And snow forecasting. And what’s new in the world of weather modeling. And how AI is changing virtually everything in this space. So if you like snow and you like to know when & where the snow will fly, listen up! Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with...

Jonathan talks with Atomic athletes Daron Rahlves and Janelle Yip, and Noah Wallace, the global manager for the Atomic freeski program. We get into what Daron and Janelle are doing just before ski season kicks off; the return of a beloved event put on by Daron; and Janelle tells the story of her gnarly crash this past winter. That then segues into why Atomic decided to cover their entire global fr...

Jonathan shares some highlights and updates from the whirlwind of a trip he’s currently on. TOPICS & TIMES: 1: LA / Santa Monica: Movie Premiere (1:00) 2: Climbing / Climbing Shoes (6:18) 3: Snowbound Expo: Ferreol, CARV, Burton (12:25) 4: Robots: Boston Dynamics (16:26) 5: Walden Pond (18:33) 6: Burlington: Burton, J Skis, & Snowbeast (20:16) 7: Back to CB, Skiing NEXT WEEK (22:33) 8: Bli...

How do you get everyone from cattle ranchers to cyclists, snowmobilers, hunters, wildlife biologists, indigenous tribes, and politicians from both sides of the aisle to agree on how to best manage, protect, and utilize our public lands? It ain’t easy. But the GORP Act took on this challenge, and its collaborative approach could serve as a blueprint for the future. So, we sat down with Jon Hare, Ad...

Cody and Jonathan discuss CT’s most recent travel horror story; ski industry cartels?; Jim Morrison’s Everest ski descent; Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’ project; Red Bull Rampage; Balin Miller; the extreme insurance premium hikes at Timberline Lodge; and what we’re reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us...

Alaska is very much in the news these days, and understanding more about it and the Arctic has never been more important. That’s why Paul and Jonathan are discussing John McPhee’s book, Coming Into the Country, since it’s arguably the best book ever written about Alaska. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Re...

On our last two ‘Reviewing the News’ episodes, Cody and Jonathan talked about Lincoln Knowles , a young climber, free soloist, and content creator who has been making waves in the climbing world. Today, Lincoln joins them to hash things out and discuss some big topics that have implications for the entire outdoor industry. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the sto...

At Blister Summit 2025, we brought together pro skiers Dane Tudor, Todd Ligare, Amy Jane David, and Stinius Skjøtskift for a wide-ranging and very candid conversation. These snowsports legends dove into everything from the current state of ski competitions to the moments that helped their skiing technique “click.” They share industry insights, career advice, and some hilarious personal stories — i...

Cody and Jonathan discuss Andrzej Bargiel’s ski descent of Everest; the return of the FIFTY+ project; the life of Jane Goodall; Outside Inc’s firing of Wes Siler; and Lincoln Knowles’ response to our last RTN conversation. Plus, they rate your takes and share what they’ve been reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d lik...

Flylow turns 20 this year, so Jonathan talked to Flylow president & co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the big victories, scary setbacks, and endless challenges he’s seen. Then, have you ever wondered why some jackets cost $700 and others only $200? They walk through the Flylow lineup as an exercise to lay out exactly what you get and what you don’t at all these different price points. Note: We Wan...

Jonathan & Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, offer some thoughts on the current state of free speech, then discuss Thoreau’s great essay, “Walking,” and the new Mountain Gazette anthology, Print Ain’t Dead . Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town ad...

The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently set to be thrown out altogether. So today, we discuss how and why it was created; the current efforts to rescind it; and what that would mean for bikers, hikers, skiers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. Joining us is Louis Geltman, VP of Policy & G...

Dylan Wood talks with Olympic medalist and X Games champion Nick Goepper about his journey from growing up in the Midwest to becoming one of the most decorated freestyle skiers of his generation. They discuss his early inspirations, his rise through slopestyle, the pressures and highlights of competing on the Olympic stage, and why he ultimately decided to transition to halfpipe. Nick also shares...

Cody & Jonathan discuss the curious case of Lincoln Knowles, climbing’s latest social media star who is going viral for free soloing; what to do about Lonesome Lake (aka, ‘Poop Lake’); Vail CEO, Rob Katz’s recent interview; mountain town advice; and what they’re reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cov...

Jonathan shares some big news about Blister Summit 2026 (and announces dates); reveals what we’ll be reading next for the Blister Book Club; talks about getting on a gravel bike this weekend at Rebecca’s Private Idaho; and quickly goes over a bunch of other developments here at Blister. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover...

Filmmaker and skier John Padilla joins us to talk about his groundbreaking ski film series, Mountain In My Mind — a project that confronts mental health in mountain communities head-on. From losing his brother Jack to suicide, to creating a foundation and producing three powerful films, John shares his story of grief, action, and change. This episode covers the intersection of skiing, filmmaking,...

When it comes to community creation and helping people improve their outdoor-sports skills, a strong case can be made that women are doing all of this much better than men. And as one shining example of this, today, Jonathan talks with Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide , who not only has one hell of a story herself, what she and her team at Ladies AllRide have created is incredibly in...

Dr. Len Necefer is back on ‘Reviewing the News’ to talk with Jonathan about thumb scrolling(??); energy and water issues; Trek’s sustainability report & initiatives; rate your takes; and they share what they’ve been reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your m...

What happens when you go from being so tenacious that you earn the name ‘the Queen of Pain’ to struggling just to get off the couch? Today, Rebecca Rusch shares the story of her journey, and it’s a journey that every single one of us will relate to, and all of us need to hear. Rebecca and I also talk about her upcoming event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho (I’ll be there, so come ride with me!); her exce...

At Blister Summit 2025, we sat down with professional skiers Mallory Duncan, Anne Wangler, Noah Gaffney, and Jake Hopfinger. Now, this isn’t your average conversation about skiing rad lines in wild places — these athletes wanted to get real and talk about the things that sometimes go unspoken. We chat about how they present themselves when they’re going through hard times, the personal financial a...

Back in 2022, on a ski trip to Mazama, Washington, K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser, K2 skier, McKenna Peterson, and Jonathan agreed that they would one day have a conversation about ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide’ for the Blister Book Club. And today is that day. Plus, this strange little book seems to only be gaining more relevance with each passing year. You’re also going to learn about the sport of ski-bo...

Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, rate your takes, and share what we’ve been reading & watching. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us at info@blisterrevi...