BLISTER Podcast

Cody and Jonathan discuss skiing in Portillo; the roadless rule repeal; whether Vail Resorts will sell some of their ski areas; using AI for expedition beta; recent avalanche safety fines; the Most ‘American’ News; what they're reading & watching; & more.

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TOPICS & TIMES

News & Shoutouts (0:00)

Portillo & Vegas (3:03)

Crowdsourcing Jonathan’s Punishment (9:12)

Roadless Rule Repeal (11:06)

Will Vail Resorts Sell Off Some Ski Areas? (19:37)

A.I. & Expedition Planning (28:42)

Blackbird Guides Fined (35:48)

The Most ‘American’ News (52:11)

What We’re Reading & Watching (58:54)

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Today we’re sharing the most surprising moment Jonathan Ellsworth ever had on a podcast, and it comes from a conversation that many pro skiers and ski-industry people have said is their favorite episode. It’s from Jonathan’s conversation with skier, Rachel Burks, back in 2019.

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Congresswoman Susie Lee represents Nevada’s 3rd District, and she’s a diehard skier & mountain biker. Yesterday, she and Jonathan Ellsworth went mountain biking, then recorded this conversation about her love of the outdoors; her life in politics; how she makes time for both; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Our Mountain Bike Ride (3:07)

Nevada, D.C., Alaska (4:53)

When Did You Get into Outdoor Sports? (6:14)

How Do You Balance Getting Out w/ Life in Politics? (7:32)

Kids, Social Media, & the Future (20:02)

When & How Did You Get Involved in Politics? (24:50)

Public Lands & Climate Issues (28:57)

Why Bipartisanship is Crucial (33:48)

The Uniqueness of Nevada’s 3rd District (46:57)

If You Had to Choose One: Skiing or Biking? (53:57)

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Ferreol Skis may currently be the most interesting company in the ski world. Surprised? Listen to our conversation here with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how Ferreol got started and what they've been up to, and you might end up agreeing with that take.

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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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Big BLISTER+ News (0:46)

Buyers Guide Sale Ends Soon! (2:17)

BBI - The Enduro World Cup is dead (3:19)

Recent developments at Ferreol Skis (5:14)

Did this start as a material or a ski company? (7:15)

Scalium is stronger than traditional titanal (11:41)

Jonathan’s background (25:34)

From working retail to founding your own company (32:59)

Going from concept to launch, how did it work? (37:34)

Gaining investors (43:15)

Scalium Plus (54:28)

Involvement in Defense (57:02)

2026/27 Ski Lineup (1:01:44)

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Ferreol Skis may currently be the most interesting company in the ski world. Surprised? Listen to our conversation here with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how Ferreol got started and what they've been up to, and you might end up agreeing with that take.
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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com
RELATED LINKS:
livemomentous.com - use code: Blister
OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER
Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+
Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide
Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways
TOPICS & TIMES:
Big BLISTER+ News (0:46)
Buyers Guide Sale Ends Soon! (2:17)
BBI - The Enduro World Cup is dead (3:19)
Recent developments at Ferreol Skis (5:14)
Did this start as a material or a ski company? (7:15)
Scalium is stronger than traditional titanal (11:41)
Jonathan’s background (25:34)
From working retail to founding your own company (32:59)
Going from concept to launch, how did it work? (37:34)
Gaining investors (43:15)
Scalium Plus (54:28)
Involvement in Defense (57:02)
2026/27 Ski Lineup (1:01:44)
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
The Blister Vault
Blister Cinematic
CRAFTED
Bikes & Big Ideas
GEAR:30

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