BLISTER Podcast

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 — including how one of them nearly joined the military instead of becoming a pro skier.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 here.RELATED LINKS: Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: Pick One: No Poles or No Goggles? (2:21)Tip that Helped Your Skiing “Click” (4:26)The Current State of Competition (11:31)Hot Takes (23:12)Biggest Break in Your Career? (28:50)Advice for Making a Career in the Industry (40:02)Audience Question: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For? (45:17)Audience Question: Storytelling in Skiing (52:35)Audience Question: Wild Animals in the Mountains (59:15)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 here.RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysHomegrown: The Flylow StoryTOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (0:24)The FIFTY+ is Back (1:40)Fantasy Football updates (9:30)Jane Goodall (11:24)Andrzej Bargiel Skis Everest (16:53)Fear in Media / Outside Fires Wes Siler (30:33)Lincoln Knowles Calls Out Cody (45:19)Rate My Take: On Reinhold Messner (59:50)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:13:55)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 here.RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysHomegrown: The Flylow StoryTOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44)20 Years of Flylow (3:53)Homegrown (12:57)The Current Tariff Situation (17:18)Does This Feel Like an Unprecedented Time? (20:53)What is Your Least Favorite Flylow Product? (38:30)What Product Did You Love that the Market Didn’t? (46:29)25/26 Flylow Jacket Lineup (50:20)Lab / Domino (54:11)Kane (58:41)Deeper Line & The Dante 2L (1:01:26)Quantum Pro (1:09:45)Lucy (1:12:18)Vector (1:14:42)Knight & Puma (1:17:25)Rosswell & Sarah (1:21:32)Patrol (1:24:26)The future of Flylow (1:30:28)Dan is the newest Blister+ Member (1:33:24)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: New Blister+ Members (3:08)The Current State of Free Speech (4:46)Print Ain’t Dead (30:30)Thoreau’s “Walking” (37:24)Jonathan’s intro to Thoreau (46:52)Wilderness & The Wild  (59:44)Mike’s Big News! (1:22:26)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Government Relations at Outdoor Alliance, who shares his expertise on this and other time-sensitive issues relevant to just about anyone who enjoys recreating outdoors in the U.S.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 here.RELATED LINKS: Take Action: Voice Your Support For The Roadless RuleStay Informed: Outdoor AllianceGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: New Blister+ Members (2:59)Roadless Rule: What Is It & Why Should We Care? (5:20)What’s Happening to It Right Now? (14:14)What Can We Do about It? (16:10)What Else Should We Know? (22:34)Optimism & the Outdoor Community (24:17)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stories from the Olympic Village, what it felt like to win X Games gold in 2025, his off-season project Rollerblade Ranch, and his tips on how to spin a 360. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, struggles, and triumphs of one of skiing’s most recognizable athletes, you won’t want to miss this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:“Convinced by the Blister Guy” (2:07)El Salvador, Portillo, & Fantasy Football (4:26)Climber is Going Viral for Free Soloing (17:27)What to Do about ‘Poop Lake’ (47:03)Vail CEO, Rob Katz’s Recent Interview (56:58)Mountain Town Advice (1:11:16What We’re Reading & Watching (1:16:19)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Get Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysPre-Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideOur Bike Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Welcome New BLISTER+ Members (0:57)My Meeting w/ the National Ski Council Federation (3:21)This Weekend: Rebecca’s Private Idaho (5:26)What I’ll be Riding: ENVE Mog (8:36)Blister Summit 2026 News! (9:38)Flat Pedals vs ‘Clipless’ Debate (12:46)Update: My Snowboarding Project (15:09)Blister Book Club: What We’re Reading Next (17:45)* Sep 22: Thoreau’s essay, Walking* Oct 20: John McPhee, Coming into the CountrySki Media isn’t Dead (22:01)Skiers & Fantasy Football? (23:47)Our Bike Buyer’s Guide & Winter Guide (26:16)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and mental health, diving into survivor’s guilt, therapy, depression, and the power of community.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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+988: Suicide & Crisis LifelineMountain In My Mind 1, 2 & 3Jackstrong17Mountain In My Mind Newschoolers threadBarkTOPICS & TIMES: Introducing John (4:30)How Dylan & John Met (7:09)Getting into Skiing (10:51)Starting Out in Filmmaking (15:43)Tell Us about Jack (18:33)Starting a Foundation to Create Change (21:13)Origins & Goals for ‘Mountain in My Mind’ (25:51)Blending Heavy Topics with Skiing (35:17)Depression (46:35)Therapy (55:37)Skiing to Avoid Mental Health Issues? (1:17:17)Survivor's Guilt (1:25:58)John’s Recent Injury (1:31:46)Mountain In My Mind 4 (1:53:08)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 inspiring, much needed, and, should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men.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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSGet Covered: BLISTER+Ladies AllRideGet Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Welcoming our New BLISTER+ Members (1:14)Showing Up at Crankworx 20 Years Ago (2:41)Origins of Ladies AllRide (9:29)Making learning mountain biking approachable (17:27)Big Balls (19:40)Thoughts on Progress in the Bike Industry? (24:12)Skills Camps (38:34)Flat Pedals vs Clipless Pedals (48:46)What’s Next for Lindsey & Ladies AllRide? (57:35)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Len’s Substack: All At OnceFilm: The American SouthwestGet Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Welcoming Hall of Fame BLISTER+ Member (1:00)Catching Up / Len’s Writing (5:34)New Film: The American Southwest (20:53)Phone Scrolling as Ultramarathon (31:02)Carbon Emissions of New Data CentersCarbon Emissions of Writing: AI vs HumansWhere Should our Focus be re: Energy? (50:12)Pros & Cons of Nuclear Energy (55:13)Fusion? (1:00:56)Trek’s Sustainability Initiative (1:014:15)Rate My Take: New Outdoor Law in Utah (1:16:07)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:26:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 excellent podcast, What’s the Rusch; why she’s a BLISTER+ member; and what she’s working on next.RELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysWhat’s the Rusch podcastBrainstormTOPICS & TIMES:Rebecca’s Ride Today (1:47)Her Crash (6:31)Being an ‘Outdoor Athlete’ (9:55)Tips when Struggling (16:19)What did your injury affect the most? (19:26)Rebecca’s ‘What’s The Rusch’ podcast (24:41)Rebecca’s Private Idaho (33:24)What Else are You Working On? (43:51)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 aspects of a ski career, their career longevity, and much more. 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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: Introductions: (3:15)Your Idols Growing Up? (6:07)‘Selling Joy’ During Tough Times (10:33)Mentality & Mood When Skiing At Your Very Best (15:27)Handling Nerves & ‘Drawing The Line’ (19:22)Finances & Pro Athletes (27:44)The ‘What’s Next?’ Question (32:58)Thoughts On The Current Ski Industry (38:59)Audience Questions:Dealing With Negativity Online (44:43)How You View ‘Adding Value’ To Brands (49:47)Music’s Role In Your Skiing (52:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-boxing; you’ll get a sneak peek at the name of a future K2 ski, and you can decide whether you agree with my suggestion that Vanilla Ice was influenced by this book.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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:McKenna’s BLISTER+ Experience (1:42)Why We Chose This Book (3:44)Introductions (6:44)When did you first read this book? (11:03)Elon Musk (23:12)The Guide as an Exercise in Humility (26:03)Skiing in the Hitchhiker’s Guide (33:57)Best Ski Names Inspired by the Book? (38:38)Should We Read All the Books in the Series? (44:03)The Inspiration for the Books (46:06)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Friends & Future Friends? (1:32)Public Lands (2:45)Western States 100 (6:39)Cody’s Take on Peak Skis (15:50)Chairlifts: Should Bar Down Be Mandatory? (25:13)The DOJ Prosecutes Top Trail Runner? (41:21)Rate My Take #1: REI Revisited (48:52)Rate My Take #2: State of Ski Media (1:00:41)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:11:25)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are talking about health, fitness, and performance with Dr. Steve Burkert, owner of Snow Beast Performance, located just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Steve and Jonathan discuss some best practices for training for outdoor sports, the most common summer injuries, what we can do to prevent those, and how best to treat them once they happen. They then discuss some eye-opening trends in the physical therapy world that all of us need to understand. Finally, you’re going to hear a little teaser about our new BLISTER+ Recommended Providers program.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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Member Story (1:26)What is Snow Beast Performance? (3:23)Steve’s background (4:47)Most Common Outdoor Summer Sports Injuries? (7:40)Prehab, Rehab, Performance (13:13)Getting ‘Spicy,’ Not Getting Injured (17:48)Aging & Training (23:09)Tips for Mtn Bikers & Cyclists (28:59)Strength Training (32:29)Tips for Runners (35:25)Tips for Climbers (43:59)Best Rehab Practices (45:45)Seeking Care vs. “Walking It Off” (49:18)Another BLISTER+ Story (56:01)Teaser: BLISTER+ Recommended Providers (1:05:52)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Blister Summit 2025, we brought together some legends of snowsports — Hoji, Marcus Caston, Nick Russell, & Chris Davenport — to have them share some life updates; their best mountain-town (and relationship) advice; trip reports and travel stories; and more.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@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:55)Introductions (2:23)Life Updates (9:58)Riding Groomers with Nick (14:25)Mogul Skiing with Marcus (17:00)Skiing in Japan (18:18)Backcountry Safety (26:17)Dav on Snow Safety w/ the 14er Classics (36:40)Audience questions:Technology / More People in the Backcountry (39:54)Thoughts on / Concerns with the Industry? (42:03)Maintaining Relationships while Traveling for Work (43:59)Having Loved Ones who Worry about Your Safety (47:10)Group Decision Making (50:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the future of freeskiing look like? And who is working to shape that future?Today, Luke Koppa talks with James Woods (aka Woodsy) about how he and fellow pro skiers, Ferdinand Dahl and Oystein Braaten, founded Jib League to fill voids that they were noticing in the freeskiing world. What they came up with proved to be a unique event series that’s been loved by athletes and viewers alike, and the story of how it came to be is just as interesting as all the absurd tricks put down by the riders at each stop. As you’ll hear right away, Woodsy truly loves all aspects of freeskiing, and his passion is contagious — so regardless of whether you’ve ever hit a rail or gone off a jump, we think you’ll really enjoy this conversation.RELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Jib League on YouTubeJib League Instagram'The League' DocumentaryTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:55)Woodsy’s Ski Career (3:46)What is Jib League? (5:02)Criteria and Formatting (12:48)Rider Judging & Voting (19:06)Feedback so Far? (33:43)Future of Jib League? (35:57)Media Production (40:14)‘The League’ Documentary (45:11)Woodsy’s Highlights (51:34)Future of Freeskiing (1:01:26)How to Watch Jib League (1:08:26)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan talks with Will Cockrell about his excellent book, Everest, Inc.: The Renegades & Rogues who Built an Industry at the Top of the World. They discuss the fascinating history of guiding on Everest, the evolution of the industry, and the broader topic of ethics, principles, and parameters of guiding in general, anywhere.Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News, your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or your spiciest hot takes for us to rate. Email those to us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredEverest, Inc.Mountain Words Festival in CBBlister Pod #313: Adrian BallingerBlister Pod #12: Dave HahnTOPICS & TIMES:Why a Pioneer of Big Mtn Skiing Got BLISTER+ (1:45)Current Feats on Everest (3:16)The Topic of Everest (5:34)Why Does Everest Cause Such Strong Feelings? (8:10)The Business of Everest (19:23)The Ethics & Art of Guiding (23:05)The Name ‘Everest’ (31:53)Nims (35:28)The fame of Everest (43:18)Innovations in Guiding & Technology (50:10)What’s Next for Everest? (55:17)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody and Jonathan discuss Rob Katz’s return as the CEO of Vail; what’s going on with REI; the sale of Pieps; the latest way to speed up Mt. Everest; the Most Canadian News; the return of the Blister Book Club; what we’re reading & watching; and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; your most pressing mountain town advice questions; or you spiciest hot takes for us to rate. Email those to us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSSkratch Labs: Fuel SmartBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Jonathan’s Mtn Bike Fuel (1:34)Does BLISTER+ Cover Owl Attacks? (2:32)Blevins’ Corner: Katz Back as CEO of Vail (5:26)REI: What’s Going On? (18:42)New Ways to Get Up Everest Fast (31:51)The Sale of Pieps (42:08)EV Battery Breakthrough? (47:58)Most Canadian News (57:28)What We’re Reading & Watching: (57:28)Alex Hutchinson, The Explorer’s Gene (57:37)Will Cockrell, Everest, Inc. (1:01:44)Blister Book Club is back (1:05:14)The Last of Us (1:06:20)The NFL Draft / Peak Optimism (1:14:03)Mountainhead (1:17:14)Andor (1:23:10)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.