Reviewer Reports: Palisades Tahoe; New Skis & Snowboards; & the Hunt for Red October
About this episode
The episode features discussions and stories from a week spent at Palisades Tahoe, focusing on gear reviews and experiences.
JBobb, Luke, Koppa, Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth just wrapped up a week at Palisades Tahoe, and today, they’re sharing lots of stories and impressions, and talking about the gear they reviewed — but didn’t bring with them. Thanks to everyone who made this a truly unforgettable trip. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here . RELATED LINKS: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Demo Center Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2026 BLISTER+ Members: Blister Summit Discount Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Getting There w/o Skis & Boards (1:34) How Jonathan Jinxed Us (6:06) What Luke’s Reading (10:22) Day 1: - Demo Center & People We Met Up With (14:23) - Favorite Runs of the Day (17:31) - Skis & Boards (19:23) - Palisades Patrol Shreds Harder Than You (23:10) - Slot Bar Sneak Attack (26:33) Day 2: - Armada Declivity 102 & Antimatter 100 - Day 2 Favorite Runs (37:00) - Day 2 Equipment…
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