Reviewer Reports from Blister Summit 2026: Blades, Boards, Backslaps, & More

GEAR:301h 6mApril 24, 2026

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In this lively recap of Blister Summit 2026, host Luke Kappa is joined by fellow Blister team members Sasha Anastas, Eli Brown, and the legendary J-Bob to reflect on their standout experiences at the event held in Snowbird, Utah. The conversation covers everything from the event’s vibrant community atmosphere and diverse terrain to the wide array of gear tested, including standout snowboards like the Cardiff Crane and smooth operator, skis such as the Moment Bella 101 and Salomon QST 94, and even experimental setups like snowblades and hard boots. Highlights include a surprise powder day, unforgettable runs like Hot Foot Gully and the Rasta shoots, and J-Bob’s record-breaking final day—complete with a transceiver mishap, a phone hunt, and a binding malfunction that forced him to ski on one foot. The episode also teases an upcoming Crafted podcast episode featuring the trio’s Salt Lake City adventures. With a mix of humor, admiration, and genuine enthusiasm, the team celebrates the summit as a triumph of community, creativity, and the joy of snow sports.

Key Takeaways
1

Snowbird’s varied terrain and spring conditions provided an ideal testing ground for all types of skis and snowboards.

2

The summit’s unique tram deck setup created a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere that enhanced the event experience.

3

The Moment Bella 101 and Salomon QST 94 emerged as top-tier versatile skis, praised for performance across all conditions.

4

J-Bob’s final day was a whirlwind of adventure, including a binding failure and a memorable run on fully rockered snowblades.

5

Hard boots and snowblades are gaining traction as fun, responsive alternatives for riders seeking new sensations on snow.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Welcome to Blister Summit 2026: A Mountain of Memories

It was another really special week and just want to say again, a big thank you to all of the wonderful attendees who are such like the attitudes were so good.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The Summit’s Vibe: Community, Conditions, and First-Time Magic

Sasha Anastas and Eli Brown reflect on the summit’s unique energy, praising the tram deck setup, the blend of old and new attendees, and the ideal spring conditions. Eli shares his excitement about testing gear on the fly and the seamless flow of the event’s structure.

20:00
20 min

Skiing the Spectrum: From Firmer Mornings to Powder Paradise

It was like we'd like walk through a closet door into Narnia or something.

Highlight
40:00
20 min

Gear Highlights: Skis, Boards, and the Rise of Snowblades

These things could actually turn and they were almost like too grabby at times where I thought I was going to like shatter my ankles trying to stop at high speed on these things.

Highlight
1:00:00
20 min

J-Bob’s Final Day: Chaos, Crashes, and Carving on One Foot

I basically skied it on one foot because I think I think I would have been fine like carving and stuff, but I did not want to hit any big compressions.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
These things could actually turn and they were almost like too grabby at times where I thought I was going to like shatter my ankles trying to stop at high speed on these things.
J-Bob47:57
Viral: 90.0
Man, Luke Coppa is such a good skier.
Annie Wangler57:01
Viral: 88.0
It was like we'd like walk through a closet door into Narnia or something.
Jonathan Ellsworth13:39
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Luke Kappa

Guests

Sasha AnastasEli BrownJ-Bob
Topics Discussed
snowbird summit 202695%snowboard gear testing90%ski performance in variable conditions88%event community and attendee culture87%snowblades and alternative snow sliding devices85%post-summit craft trip reports82%hard boots and binding innovations80%binding safety and equipment reliability75%
People & Brands

Blister Summit 2026

other

25xNeutral

Snowbird

place

20xNeutral

J-Bob

person

15xNeutral

Luke Kappa

person

12xPositive

Jonathan Ellsworth

person

11xPositive

Sasha Anastas

person

10xPositive

Eli Brown

person

10xPositive

Salomon QST 94

product

7xNeutral

Moment Bella 101

product

6xNeutral

Annie Wangler

person

6xNeutral

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