Jonathan shares some highlights and updates from the whirlwind of a trip he’s currently on.

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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: Blister Studios (23:20)

9: Our Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide (24:56)

10: Best Skis of the Century (27:36)

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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, Advocacy Director for High Country Conservation Advocates, to get the full story. We discuss why they’re trying to use federal legislation to implement local land management policies; the challenges (and rewards) of working closely with so many different public land users with different priorities; and much more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

New BLISTER+ Members (2:35)

John’s Background (3:43)

GORP Act Backstory (6:14)

Who Was Involved? (10:42)

‘Future-Proofing’ Public Lands (15:11)

Addressing Extractive Uses (21:33)

Motorized vs. Non-Motorized Recreation (25:45)

Achieving Bipartisan Support (33:06)

Future of the GORP Act (35:29)

Federal Management vs. Local Impacts (38:55)

Similar Legislation in Other Locations? (45:55)

Learn More About the GORP Act (52:36)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Cody’s Latest Travel Nightmare (3:10)

More on Suffering & Baseball & the NFL (14:18)

Ski Industry Cartels? (20:16)

Jim Morrison’s Mt. Everest Achievement (27:28)

Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’ Project (36:57)

Red Bull Rampage (42:25)

Balin Miller (1:00:31)

Timeline Lodge & Premium Increases (1:16:20)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:41)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

New BLISTER+ Members (0:56)

A book that came out in 1977, feeling more relevant in 2025 (1:56)

John McPhee’s background & The Salmon River (5:04)

Changes happening in the blink of an eye (11:22)

Recent flooding (13:13)

Permafrost (17:12)

What does Alaska look like in 2075 if we continue in this direction (21:53)

Human values & preserving landscapes (28:37)

The state capital (35:31)

Current CRA of land management on Trump’s desk (39:59)

Alaska is one of the most important landscapes in the world (47:12)

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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.

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TOPICS & 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)

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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.

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Homegrown: The Flylow Story

TOPICS & 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)

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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.

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Homegrown: The Flylow Story

TOPICS & 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)

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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.

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TOPICS & 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)

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