Elena Hight is an X Games Gold Medalist, two-time Olympian, and a person who everyone in our world describes first and foremost as … a badass. We talked with Elena about her new film project, Blank Canvas; competitive drive; how similar or different it is preparing to ride a big backcountry line versus a half-pipe contest run; her time in the mountains with the likes of Hana Beaman, Travis Rice, and Danny Davis; the importance for all of us to get better at dealing with the changes and transitions that are an inevitable part of life; and more. TOPICS & TIMESOffseason training & habits (4:49)Competitive Background (9:35)Mental preparation: contests vs. the backcountry (15:18)Shifting from halfpipe riding (22:21)Practices to help with moments of transition (33:40)Filming with Travis Rice (39:55)Current favorite books & music (43:26)2021 plans (44:50)Where to watch Blank Canvas (50:15)  RELATED LINKSSurvivor Endurance phone case Jonathan’s experience with the Survivor Endurance
 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snowboarder Elena Hight on Competition, Transitions, & Blank Canvas

The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports

Health & Fitness

Wilderness

Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge, is back to discuss the ongoing feud I have with him; media coverage of the eclipse; two stories from the soon-to-be-released MG #201; what we’re reading and watching (including Bluey, Road House, and why Rogge often tells people to watch the movie, Cocktail with Tom Cruise), and more. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Our Ongoing Feud (3:34) Media Eclipse Coverage (11:17) Last Issue: #200 (15:24) Next Issue: #201 (25:26) Katie Burrell’s piece (27:11) Appalachian Trail piece (34:38) What We’re Reading & Watching (40:25) Blister Cinematic Tease (50:09) How to Get MG issue #201 (51:16) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge on Feuds, Media Coverage, Movies, & More

At our Blister Summit, Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra shared stories about their all-time favorite days in the mountains; their scariest experiences; times they were the most starstruck; what they wish they could tell their younger selves; and more. Watch on our YouTube Channel. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: Sturtevants Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Watch on our YouTube Channel TOPICS & TIMES: How’d You Get into Skiing? (3:31) All-Time Favorite Day or Trip? (10:24) Scariest Experience? (24:26) Most Starstruck Moment? (36:41) Advice For Your Younger Selves? (47:06) Different Forms of Inspiration? (50:32) *Why* Do You Do What You’re Doing? (53:03) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra: Stories from the Field

Cody and Jonathan discuss the end of The Fifty; the Crankworx riders’ strike; JHMR’s parking lot controversy; the all-drugs-are-legal Olympic Games; the ‘Road House’ remake; & more. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: vpg.no Get Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Catching Up, Cody’s Next 3 Months (0:00) The End of The Fifty? (7:35) Crankworx Canceled / Riders’ Strike (16:22) JHMR “Parking Hack” (41:26) The Enhanced Games (55:51) Ullr Sighting (1:10:18) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:23:33) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch 
 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (March 2024)

What should we do to most significantly and quickly improve the current climate situation? Should we all be pooping in buckets? At Blister Summit 2024, I had a conversation with Amie Engerbretson (Atomic); Dr. Len Necefer (Founder, NativesOutdoors & the Sonoran Avalanche Center); and Jake Black (Sr. Director of Programs, Protect Our Winters) to address this and a whole lot more. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: Lone Pine Gear Exchange BLISTER+ Membership: Learn More & Sign Up Videos: Blister YouTube Channel TOPICS & TIMES: Introductions (1:45) “Misplaced Guilt?” (4:01) The Actual Impact of “Perfect” Climate Advocates (14:02) Meaningful Things We Can Do (28:33) Q from Angel Collinson: Reducing Division? (41:05) Individual Behavior & Amie’s film, “The Hypocrite” (54:24) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misplaced Guilt? Misplaced Pride? A Different Conversation about Climate Issues

After they competed in last weekend’s FWT Challenger stop in Crested Butte, Britta Winans, Colton Shaff, Mia Winans, and Tyler Curle sat down with us to peel back the curtain on the current freeride competition scene and discuss how the skiing and riding have evolved; differences between the FWQ and FWT events; their personal favorite moments from this season + personal favorite riders, and much more. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: Gear West BLISTER+ Membership: Learn More & Sign Up TOPICS & TIMES: Intros (3:37) 23/24 Season Highlights (7:38) Different Event Types (15:40) FWQ vs. FWT: Biggest Differences (19L07) Standout comp moments (27:35) Evolution of Freeride & Freestyle (34:57) Your Favorite Riders? (45:30) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snowboarder Elena Hight on Competition, Transitions, & Blank Canvas

Download our free app to listen on your phone