About this episode
Jonathan talks with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun , about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, and the current state of ski areas. Jason brings some important historical reminders to the conversation, and we discuss what it all means for the future of skiing & snowboarding, as well as the future of mountain towns. RELATED LINKS: Blister Rec. Shop: Powder7 Get Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2025 TOPICS & TIMES: Powder7.com (1:17) Jason Blevins, New BLISTER+ member (2:17) Ski Resorts: State of the Union (7:58) Labor Movement & Strikes (15:07) Indie Ski Areas & Consolidation (26:51) Implications for Mountain Towns (41:29) The Colorado Sun (52:54) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.