Hey everybody, welcome back to Gear 30 on the Blister Podcast Network. I'm Jonathan Ellsworth,

and you can check out everything we're doing and reviewing over at blisterreview.com.

Today we are talking with Blister reviewer Paul Forward about some of the backcountry gear

that he's been testing around Gerdwood, Alaska, including skis from moonlight and movement,

bindings from Moment and Dinafit, climbing skins from G3 and Pomoka and Scarpa Boots.

Now, we also discuss current trends or fads in ski poles.

Paul has a few thoughts on those.

And we also talk about the underrated value of a good snow saw.

And in very fitting fashion, this episode of Gear 30 is presented by our Blister

recommended shop in Girdwood, Alaska, Powderhound.

And since, as you'll hear Paul say, the Gurdwood area got off to a very good start this season.

Powderhound quickly sold off a lot of their gear, but the shop has been restocked.

Their website isn't totally up to date yet, but you can just call or stop into Powderhound

to learn more about the current inventory.

Powderhound carries a huge inventory of

skis, boots, snowboards, outerwear, helmets, goggles, and anything else you need for skiing or

riding this winter. And that includes a huge demo fleet for, say, big powderboards that you might only need if you're visiting a K.

And if you are interested in a boot fitting with one of Powderhound's MasterFit certified boot fitters,

you can book a 60-minute appointment online.

One last thing, Blister members get 20% off custom footbeds and one free race wax at

Powderhound. So become a blister member if you aren't already and then head into Powderhound today

and get your custom footbeds. Fun fact, by the way. I went skiing last week. Completely forgot to take my custom footbeds out of one boot that I was reviewing to put them in the new boot I was reviewing.

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