The Boston Ski Party

We’re joined in-studio by Andrew Couperthwait (aka Coup), VP of Head Skis, for a deep dive on what Head has been building lately. We break down the relaunch of the HEAD Kore skis for 25/26: why the original ultra-light construction was insanely high performance but could feel demanding, and how the new direction adds suspension and dampness without “dumbing the ski down.” Coup explains the move to...

In this episode, we break down Blizzard’s brand-new freestyle line, Canvas—arguably the least “Blizzard-y” ski they’ve ever made, in a good way. After some early-season chaos talk (New England snow showing up, who’s spinning already, and a recap of Snowbound Expo and the Blizzard x BSSC event), we dive into what Canvas is, who it’s for, and how the 100/108/118 lineup stacks up against skis from Ar...

Joe and Garrett dive into the ski construction cycle: why brands refresh models, what actually changes year to year, and how those updates affect the way you ski. We compare icons and their latest iterations (Nordica Enforcer, Elan Ripstick + Black Edition, Salomon QST, and Blizzard’s Anomaly replacing Brahma/Bonafide) to show how companies balance “accessibility” with true top-end performance. Is...

The boys riff on ski brand “cult” followings and why certain gear inspires lifelong loyalty. We start with a fresh pickup, the Bent 110 GDs and use it to unpack the Atomic Bent phenomenon before widening out to other die-hards: Pivots, ZipFits, Black Crows, Mantra, and even indie stalwarts like Surface. Along the way, we revisit frontside carvers and spotlight a few underrated winners (Rossi’s Arc...

Joe and Garrett dig into some of our favorites from the frontside/carving category and why so many skiers (us included) have slept on it while the 90–100mm “do-everything” crowd got all the hype. They discuss how narrower, purpose-built skis can be more fun, faster edge-to-edge, and a smarter second ski for your quiver. Follow the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/

Garrett and Joe break down what’s new in ski boots for 2025-26: the surge in double-BOA designs, smarter LV/MV/HV fit options, and liner upgrades. They dive into a few different categories, out of the box fit, break-in vs heat molding, picking the right flex and last, and who benefits from these updates, whether you’re all-mountain, freeride, or an ex-racer. If you’re shopping 2026 ski boots, this...

Garrett and Joe are back in the podcast studio to discuss skis and boots they're excited about for the 2025/2026 winter. Joe recaps his trip to the Tyrolia/Head factory last spring. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebostonskiparty/ Watch Here

Garrett and Joe are in studio to recap some big business (ski testing) they've done over the past few weeks. This conversation focuses mainly on specialized frontside skis along with narrow all-mountain skis. These skis can be difficult to place and rank just by reading about them, so we hope this conversation can clarify some things!

Garrett and Joe sit down to go over some new or updated thoughts on product they have tested for next season!

After a quick hiatus, Garrett is back with a solo episode folks! He talks about skiing in Vermont this past weekend, products he's tested, and goes through some industry news. He also mentions the Ski Monster Fest Demo Day, which you can find more info on at the link below: https://bssc.com/events/ski-snowboard-demo-day/?mc_cid=d40f0b9486&mc_eid=bc18436a6c

Joe takes us through his big weekend at Killington! He spent a couple of days skiing on next year’s product so we dive into his thoughts on how each one skied. What could be better?

Joe and Garrett do a not-so-deep dive into some more gear we’ve seen for the 2025/2026 season. Double BOA, other new boots, new skis - plenty to be hyped on.

Garrett sat down with George to discuss the new Armada AR One ski boot and some other new ski boots we have on the way.

We were unable to record a new podcast this week so here is a bonus episode... One of the most popular lineup of skis of the last decade gets rebuilt from the ground up. The 2025 Nordica Enforcers and Santa Ana just got even better! We sat down with Product Mangers, Florian Seer and Ethan Korpi to discuss what changed and why with the new collection of Nordica Enforcers and Santa Anas for 2025. Vi...

Colter Hinchliffe stopped by to chat about developing the next generation of the Volkl Revolt series, his 10+ year run skiing in TGR movies, and more.

We welcome Hunter back to the studio this time with his sister Grace, another rising star on the U.S. Freeski team. Grace and Hunter were back east visiting family and getting some training days at their home mountain of Waterville Valley, which currently has one of the most impressive early-season parks we’ve ever seen.

Caite Zeliff grew up in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where she fell in love with skiing through racing. Eventually, she moved to Jackson, Wyoming, to chase the big mountain skiing dream—and she achieved it. With back-to-back Queen of Corbet's titles and segments with top-tier ski production companies, her career has been filled with huge milestones. This past spring while filming in Alaska, Ca...

Garrett sits down with George and Joe to discuss some of the buyers' guides and reviews we've seen this fall. We shout out a couple of outlets we think are doing great jobs with their gear reviews and dissect some flaws we see far too consistently across the rest. The goal of this episode isn't to go scorched earth on these media outlets, it's to address the problems with most of the ski industry'...

Drew Petersen is a ripping skier who has spent the past few years of his life defining himself beyond the sport. He's used films, public speaking, and social media to shine a light on important conversations regarding mental health and our approach to the issue within our winter sports community, and as a society as a whole. Drew's recent project, "Feel it All" expands on these ideas and gives ins...

Introducing our first bonus episode to the feed... The Ski Monster's George and Matt sat down with product manager Ben Fresco and president/CEO Jeff Mechura to make a video discussing the reconstructed Elan Ripstick series. Here is the audio from that conversation for those who prefer listening!

Marcus Goguen is one of the fastest rising stars in big mountain skiing. At 20 years old he's already shot multiple major film segments and collected a gold medal on the freeride world tour. His resume is already impressive and he's just getting started. Follow The Boston Ski Party: www.instagram.com/thebostonskiparty Visit The Ski Monster: https://theskimonster.com/

Peter "Peru" Chrzanowski is a renowned extreme skier and filmmaker who has been pushing the boundaries of skiing since the 1970s. In his recent memoir, "I Survived Myself" Peter details his life from the beginning, telling stories of wild adventures, mishaps, milestones, and formative events that turned him into the person he is today. Buy Peter's book: https://a.co/d/34YE57p Follow The Boston Ski...

Ski season is just around the corner, ski reviews are dropping, buyer's guides are hitting the shelves, and the mountains out west are already seeing their first snowfalls—we're STOKED! Garrett and Joe sit down to chat about all the hype in the skiing world over the past few weeks and what’s coming up in the months ahead. Fall is an exciting time for skiers. Winter’s not quite here yet, but we can...

Garrett and Joe dive into the questions you've been asking on our YouTube channel and social media pages! We hope this new format can help clear up some misconceptions or confusion about skis and boots that might be out there. Keep an eye out for consistent episodes through this winter and beyond! Give us a follow on our new Instagram page @thebostonskiparty to stay in the loop.

The Boston Ski Party is back! In our first episode for the 24/25 season, we dive into the collection of new ski models coming at us for the upcoming winter. This could be the most exciting year for new skis of all time, so we had plenty to discuss. Listen now for an overview of what's coming in hot! Keep an eye out for consistent episodes through this winter and beyond! Give us a follow on our new...