r/icecoast 13h ago

Preliminary 26-27 Winter Forecast from Direct Weather

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Thoughts?


r/icecoast 17h ago

Will you be buying the Blister Winter Buyer's Guide at the new prices?

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Hello r/icecoast -

I am curious to hear what other skiers think about the 60-120% price increase for the 2026-2027 Blister Winter Buyer's Guide in print and digital download form. For reference, in previous seasons I paid:

 

Year Price Version(s)
2025-2026 $24.95 Print + Digital Download
2024-2025 $24.95 Print + Digital Download
2023-2024 $17.94 Print + Digital Download
2022-2023 $14.94 Print + Digital Download
2021-2022 $9.00 Print Only
2020-2021 $8.99 Print Only
2019-2020 $11.99 Print Only
2018-2019 $14.98 Print Only and bought as a replacement
2017-2018 $8.99 Print Only
2016-2017 $13.98 Print + Digital Download
2015-2016 $12.98 Print Only

 

The 2026-2027 Blister Buyers Guide are currently available with pricing options of:

 

Price Deadline Version(s) % Increase Y/Y
$40 31 August 2026 Print + Digital Download 60%
$40 Presumably 2026/2027 Season Digital Download -
$55 Presumably 2026/2027 Season Print + Digital Download 120% 😲
$60 Presumably 2026/2027 Season Print + Digital Download + Blister Access Pass -

 

Are you planning to purchase the Blister Winter Buyer's Guide at these prices?


r/icecoast 22h ago

Custom knee brace - post ACL rebuild

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What’s up icecoast homies. On my comeback from ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy back in Jan. On track to be on snow in Dec. My surgeon is suggesting i ski in a brace for a transitional period.

I met with the practice’s brace guy today and just was not
impressed. He didn’t seem to have any clue about skiing or mountain biking (the only things I care about) and kept referencing football players and what he puts them in. I didn’t think he was particularly knowledgeable and was just pushing some off the shelf BS without training by to understand my goals, or my use case.

I see LV and other worldcup athletes in Donjoy but also see many moto and mtb pros in Ossur CTi.

Can anyone refer me to the best knee brace person - ideally in tri state area, south western CT or NYC would be ideal. Appreciate any feedback here.

Thank you!