Reviewer Reports: 'Closing Day + Luke's a Father!' Edition

In this lively 'Reviewer Reports: Closing Day + Luke's a Father!' edition of Gear 30, hosts Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Kappa reflect on the end of their ski season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, celebrating both the exceptional spring conditions and Luke’s recent arrival as a new father. The episode kicks off with a humorous and heartfelt tribute to Luke’s 'single dad' costume on closing day, followed by a candid discussion about the emotional contrast between past years’ frustration at the season’s end and this year’s joyous, celebratory farewell. The hosts then dive into a detailed review of several standout skis from the season, including the Armada ARV 106 Ti, Kessley Sublime 93, Nordica Doberman Multi-Pista 80 DC, Heritage Lab RC95, Line Poisson, and the standout 190cm Moment Death Wish 112—lauded as a near-perfect match for Snowbird’s terrain and a worthy successor to the Dynastar M3 112. The episode also teases major upcoming events, including the Blister Summit at Snowbird, where attendees will have the chance to win a pair of custom Folsom Skis, attend intimate panel sessions on ski design and freeride technique, and enjoy a special dinner with the Blister team and guest stars like Hoji and Annie Wangler. With a mix of humor, deep technical insight, and genuine enthusiasm, the hosts set the stage for an exciting, snow-filled summit.