Founder’s Story: Creating Red Bull Rampage

Next week in Virgin, Utah, Red Bull Rampage will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And today, we talk to Todd Barber, the creator of what is arguably the most spectacular and mind-melting athletic event in the world, about the origins and evolution of the event. Many of us have strong opinions about Rampage, and this conversation provides a lot of important context to inform those opinions. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com  RELATED LINKS: Quince.com/blister BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: The Origins of Red Bull Rampage (2:38) Stand-Out Moments from 25 Years (6:43) Wood Features (12:46) What Has Progressed More, Digging or Riding? (14:34) Women at Rampage (17:16) Last Year’s Rampage (24:06) The Invitation Process (30:34) Preview Next Week’s Comp (36:56) The Original Venue (40:02) Potential Venues Outside of Utah? (42:23) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30