Reviewing the Reviewer: Drew Kelly

Blister reviewer, Drew Kelly — the man with the best turn in Crested Butte — is in the hot seat today, and in this insanely wide-ranging conversation, we talk about choss monsters, cave trolls, geek beaks, Drew’s dating profile, birding, Sweet Nasty, the universe, gear preferences, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Meet Drew Kelly (2:52)Growing up in New England (4:38)Music, Writing, & Film (12:52)College (14:02)Moving through mountains (17:56)Birding & Dating Profiles (20:35)Ski Gear Preferences (27:36)Backcountry Touring Gear (36:00)Duke PT vs. ATK Freeraider (39:52)Packing for the backcountry (42:37)Choss Monstering (45:02)Favorite Blister Reviewer? (53:25)Favorite Skier & Favorite Runner (55:19)Stupidest thing you've ever done? (1:00:26)What are you better at than Sam Shaheen? (1:02:03)Gear you’re most & least picky about? (1:03:44)Favorite Books, Movies, & Music (1:08:25)Random Review (1:21:16)Best question I haven't asked you? (1:24:09)What We’re Celebrating (1:29:39)RELATED LINKS:Secure Your Spot at the Blister Summit ‘23Subscribe to our Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.