Highlights from Blister Summit 2025 w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott

03/05/25 • 51 min

We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.

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Freeride in Europe: Black Sheep Sports (0:59)

BLISTER+ Members Update: Chairlift Edition (1:48)

Our 5th Blister Summit & Thank Yous (5:46)

Kristin’s Highlights (6:49)

Morning Uphills (12:32)

Snow Conditions (14:22)

The Athletes (18:20)

Carving w/ Ted Ligety & Anne Wangler (21:53)

A Few Panel Session Highlights (25:44)

The Snowboard Side of the Summit (30:47)

Other New Stuff This Year? (34:57)

Summit Karaoke Party (40:12)

After the Summit (45:37)

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BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered:

TOPICS & TIMES:

Freeride in Europe: Black Sheep Sports (0:59)

BLISTER+ Members Update: Chairlift Edition (1:48)

Our 5th Blister Summit & Thank Yous (5:46)

Kristin’s Highlights (6:49)

Morning Uphills (12:32)

Snow Conditions (14:22)

The Athletes (18:20)

Carving w/ Ted Ligety & Anne Wangler (21:53)

A Few Panel Session Highlights (25:44)

The Snowboard Side of the Summit (30:47)

Other New Stuff This Year? (34:57)

Summit Karaoke Party (40:12)

After the Summit (45:37)

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Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More

Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.

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Molly’s Film, Slopes of Change

Molly’s Winning Run @ Kicking Horse

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TOPICS & TIMES:

BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)

Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)

Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)

Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)

Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)

Last Year’s Run in Georgia (16:26)

New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)

Molly’s Brother, Sam (28:29)

Operating after Loss (35:37)

Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)

Josh Daiek (45:27)

Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)

Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)

Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)

What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)

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Armada Skier, Todd Ligare, on Big-Mountain Skiing, Ski Racing, & His New Films: On the Hunt Part 1 & 2

Jonathan talks with Todd Ligare about his career in big-mountain skiing; his background in ski racing; movies & marriage; his two new 5-minute ski films, On the Hunt Part 1 & Part 2; Sammy Carlson; Mikaela Shiffrin; the current world cup ski racing season; & more.

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On the Hunt, Part 1

On the Hunt, Part 2

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Blister Rec Shop: Gear West

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Blister Rec Shop: Gear West (3:46)

BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered (4:25)

Todd @ the Blister Summit (7:11)

Todd’s 2 New Films: On the Hunt (8:45)

On the Hunt, Part 1 (13:12)