The North Face NZ Heli Edit - Nick Martini, Tom Wallisch & Mike Riddle

TGR recently joined The North Face athletes Nick Martini, Tom Wallisch and Mike Riddle for an epic jib session in New Zealand. We are excited to release a series of web edits from this trip for your enjoyment. This first edit features a series of slow-motion half pipe, rail and kicker shots from Snow Park, NZ that will blow your mind.

Almost Live: Idaho - Backcountry Kickers - Episode 18

In this week's Almost Live Dylan Hood and Sage Cattbriga Alosa trek up to Sun Valley Idaho to session a secret laboratory. As Sage describes, "We came out to about 30 built jumps with fresh pow landings. Pretty much a recipe for a perfect day."

Behind The Line - Sammy Carson at Grand Targhee Super Session

Behind the Line - Seth Morrison: Patience is the Name of the Game - Episode 5

In this week's Behind the Line, Seth Morrison and the crew wait out adverse Alaska conditions as they look for the perfect big mountain line. Seth puts it best, "You put in your time and it'll come to you. Patience is the the name of the game at the end of the day."

Making of Stevens Pass 3D Part 1

Here's the first of a three part series that goes behind the scenes of what went into making this past season's Stevens Pass 3D Experiment happen. Join Sammy Carlson, Byron Wells, John Spriggs and the TGR crew as they figure out how to put it all together. As TGR's Josh Nielsen describes, "It kind just went from an idea that got thrown out there to 'Oh, that's pretty Cool' to 'Alright well yeah, let's fire off some emails to people.'"

Way Of Life Trailer by Teton Gravity Research

For some, embracing the mountains is not just part of life?it's a way of life. The search for snow shapes not only how they approach these peaks, but also how they approach the world. And whether athletes spend their days dropping first descents in Alaska, lapping the local mountain, or training for the Olympics, they're part of a community built around a shared passion. The bonds that form from this community transcend continents and cultures, transforming strangers into friends. After all, a smile on a powder day needs no translation. Shot on location in 2013, Teton Gravity Research's Way of Life takes you on a journey to the mountains and inside the minds of today's top athletes. With stunning imagery created with GSS, Red Cinema, and the Sony Action Cam, this film explores the origins of skiing in Austria, the search for original lines in Alaska, and the U.S. Freeskiing Team's quest for Olympic gold. The adventure also leads athletes to the rugged terrain of Jackson Hole and the Tetons, as well as the backcountry of British Columbia. Regardless of the terrain they ride, the athletes featured in Way of Life push the boundaries of what's possible. This journey takes them across the globe as they form a brotherhood that needs no language.

Jackson Hole's Record Breaking Opening Day

Opening day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort this past Saturday, November 27th is one for the books! Never in the history of JHMR has so much snow fallen to date. With a record 130" of total season snowfall and the current snow depth at 51" came a record opening of the entire mountain that was wall to wall with all lifts running.

With record snowfall waiting in the mountains skiers and boarders lined up early for a spot on the infamous first tram of the season. The crowd was filled with amazing energy, thats hard to describe, as JHMR opened the tram gate and the entire mountain. It was a full on powder day and only November 27th! Everyone was blown away by how much snow and open terrain there was. This historical 2010 opening of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will always be remembered. Thank you JHMR for making history!

Behind the Line - Dana Flahr: Should I stay or should I go? - Episode 3

"As far as REALLY big tricks off REALLY big airs in big mountain terrain, Dana Flahr is the guy, hands down" -Todd Jones

The TGR crew was meeting in Vancouver, Dana Flahr had to hop on a bus at 2pm, but decided to take his chances and sled into the backcountry for a quick shred.

2010 Grom Contest Winner Willie Borm

Take a look at Willie Borm's winning edit from TGR's inaugural annual Grom Contest that was featured before Light The Wick shows nationwide. Watch as Borm, a 13 year old Minnesota native, naturally stomps 1080s and grinds rails like he's being doing them his entire life.

Behind the Line - Dylan Hood: Ripping Switch- Episode 6

This week's Behind the Line focuses on Dylan Hood and his growth as a TGR athlete. Faced with challenges during a trip to Europe, the crew must get creative in spicing up otherwise unspectacular lines. Dylan's solution? To rip his line switch. As Steve Jones describes:

"Dylan kinda of shrugged and matter-of-factly was like, 'that's not a bad idea, maybe I'll try that.' I was filming from across the valley and the next thing I know he drops into that thing switch and ripped the heck out of it."

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa: Flat Spin - Behind The Line Season 3 Episode 1

TGR is proud to release the first episode of Behind The Line season 3. Behind The Line is a series where we feature a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of TGR's 2011 ski film, Light The Wick. Watch as athletes take a look back at these insane moments and discuss them, providing an in depth look Behind The Line of Light The Wick.

This week's episode joins Sage Cattabriga-Alosa as he develops a new trick--a flat spin--during the season and goes huge with it in Alaska. As Sage describes, "It's like a video game...once your special meter's ramped you can do crazy tricks...it's kind of the same. That thing is pinging and you know it and you feel it and it's time to go."

On the Couch with Dash Longe Part 1

Dash Longe and Corey Gavitt talk about Dash's early love of skiing while growing up in Lake Tahoe. Dash loved riding powder and freestyle skiing early on, but watching snowboard culture influenced him to combine the two and take it to the backcountry. Stay tuned for part 2 coming up next week....

Jackson Hole Backcountry - One For The Road - Almost Live Episode 1

TGR is proud to release the first episode of One For The Road's Almost Live. Follow the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. This series will provide insight into the lives of the world's top riders as we take an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps and traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet. "Almost Live" plants you on location with our crew in the middle of the action. Stay tuned throughout the season and watch the drama unfold.

Episode 1 begins in our backyard at a secret location deep in the Jackson Hole backcountry. Join Todd Ligare, Ryland Bell, Erik Roner, Rachael Burks and Griffin Post as they lay down some huge lines on a perfect bluebird day. As Rachael Burks describes just before taking a nasty crash: "We started hiking early and now we are in beautiful, glorious Jackson backcountry and I'm getting ready to jump off a cliff."

Almost Live - Callum Pettit: Dislocated Shoulder - Episode 17

This week's almost live joins Callum Pettit, Seth Morrison, Sammy Carlson and Kye Peterson at Last Frontier Heliskiing in Ripley Creek, British Columbia. Pettit takes a huge crash during one of his runs and is forced to take a break from skiing and pay a visit to the hospital. As Seth notes, "He sent it off a piece of ice and we didn't see him come out from it." With Sammy adding, "He came on the radio and you could just tell instantly something wasn't good."

On the Couch with Ian McIntosh Part 1

In this episode of On the Couch, Ian McIntosh talks about growing up in a family that skis and how that influenced his decision to make skiing a career.

On the Couch with Ian McIntosh Part 2

In this episode of On the Couch, Josh Nielsen and Ian McIntosh discuss Ian's consistent 4-point stomps, where and when he uses rockered skis, and his current influences as well as future plans.

Almost Live - Petersburg, AK: the Logistics of Exploring New Terrain - Episode 10

This week's Almost Live takes you behind the scenes as the TGR crew gets ready to explore a new zone in Petersburg, AK. See what goes into planning a trip and getting our top athletes, guides and pilots on location. Watch as they scout out the area and wait out bad weather until as Ian McIntosh describes, "When we get a bluebird day, we're going here, here and here…as long as the snow is stable, we're going to crush it."

Dana Flahr: Rock Ride To Big Air - Behind The Line Season 3 Episode 4

Episode 4 joins Dana Flahr epitomizing "Lighting The Wick" and sending it in British Columbia. Watch as he scouts and hikes a gnarly rock ride to big air line. As he describes, "Just the way the line went and how risky it was…I knew I could do it and it was an awesome, rewarding line."

Behind The Line is a series where we feature a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of TGR's 2011 ski film, Light The Wick. Watch as athletes take a look back at these insane moments and discuss them, providing an in depth look Behind The Line of Light The Wick. Watch videos from the entire series here: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/behind_the_line.aspx.

Making of Stevens Pass 3D Part 2

Here's the second of a three part series that goes behind the scenes of what went into making this past season's Stevens Pass 3D Experiment happen. Join Sammy Carlson, Byron Wells, John Spriggs and the TGR crew as they figure out how to put it all together. This week's episode focuses on the camera setup and taking some of the first shots.

Chris Benchetler - GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series Season 2 Episode 8

Season 2 Episode 8 of the GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series joins skier Chris Benchetler as he rips Pemperton, BC and Alaska, while filming for Teton Gravity Research's new movie "The Dream Factory." Watch Benchetler's smooth style as he brings fresh tricks to the big lines of BC and Alaska. The GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series follows TGR athletes through the lens of their GoPro. Episodes are shot exclusively on the GoPro HD HERO2 and have been edited by the athletes themselves. Click Here To Watch More GoPro Athlete Videos: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/channels/gopro-tgr-athlete-series-25/ Song: Where The Clouds Are Artist: Tired Eyes

On the Couch with Dana Flahr Part 2

On the Couch is back with part two of the inspiring Dana Flahr interview. In this episode Josh Nielsen continues his conversation with pro skier Dana Flahr on his progression into the sport, the crew he rides with, his experience skiing in Alaska and much more. Stay tuned for future On the Couch interviews with your favorite pros.

Light The Wick Sneak Peek - Now Available On iTunes

To celebrate the release of Light The Wick on iTunes, we're releasing a sneak peak of the film. Here's the opening clip of Sage Cattabriga-Alosa's segment. Watch as he hits huge backcountry kickers, drops cliffs into deeper powder and slays untracked big mountains lines.

Download it here: http://bit.ly/iTunesLTW

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Powder TV Athlete Profile

Watch Sage Cattabriga-Alosa's Powder TV interview as he talks about growing up in Grand Targhee, Wyoming, meeting Chris Collins, filming with TGR for the first time, skiing in Alaska and his growth as an athlete with TGR.

John Spriggs In The Jackson Backcountry - Almost Live Season 5 Episode 7

After a rough day of crashes in the Jackson Hole backcountry, John Spriggs and the TGR film crew come back for the rebate. The film crew sets up the Dactyl Cable Camera to get some banger shots of John Spriggs sending double flips. Sony's Mind's Eye is 10 episode series of self-edits gives an insider?s look at the team of TGR athletes as they documents their adventures with Sony?s Action Cam. Music: Jeff Cormack & Play Plus Record Watch TGR Videos: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/channels/teton-gravity-research-23/

Behind the Line - Ian McIntosh: Wide Open - Episode 2

"Oh god! would these faceshots please stop so i can please see where I'm going!" -Ian McIntosh

Haines, AK received 8ft of powder in a 14 day period and the TGR crew were blessed with stable snow conditions. Classic McIntosh, he picked a line with a large drop coming out of it, full of critical turns, and had to beat his sluff out. Watch as Todd Jones, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Josh Neilson, and the man himself dissect and analyze Ian McIntosh's line.

The U.S. Freeskiing Team Hits Up Mammoth - Almost Live Season 5 Episode 11

In episode 11 of ?Almost Live? Season 5, the U.S. Freeskiing team heads to Mammoth for spring training. Consider this a sneak peak of what people will throw down in Sochi. Teton Gravity Research?s Almost Live series takes you around the globe with the TGR production team and athletes. Get an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps, traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet, and the lives of the world's top riders. Almost Live plants you on location with the TGR crew. You will be able to track the crew?s progress throughout the season, and watch the drama unfold. Watch More Almost Live Episodes: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/almost-live-season-5-207.htm Follow Us: Facebook: http://facebook.com/tetongravityresearch Twitter: http://twitter.com/TetonGravity Instagram: http://instagram.com/tetongravity Tumblr: http://tetongravity.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tetongravity/

"Looking Uphill" A POV Edit from Nick McNutt: Sony Mind's Eye Season 2 Episode 9

Enjoy the buttery style of TGR athlete Nick McNutt in this week?s Sony Mind?s Eye. McNutt burst onto the scene this year with one of the most talked about segments from TGR?s award winning film Almost Ablaze. He captivated the freeride community with uncanny ability to land switch in deep pow off huge features. The Whistler based skier was nominated for ?Best Male Freeride Segment? and ?Rookie of the Year? at this year?s IF3 Awards, taking home the hardware in the later category. In this edit McNutt overwhelms the senses with wicked nose butters, tree taps, and those infamous deep pow switch landings. We at TGR are psyched to showcase one of the most exciting talents in free skiing and can?t wait to see what the future hold for this hard charger.

60 Days In The Northern Chugach ? TGR Moments

In this episode of Teton Gravity Research?s web series Moments, take a look at a stream of production snapshots from the filming of The Dream Factory in the Northern Chugach. Each behind-the-scenes shot is 1 to 1 ½ seconds long and edited together to give a sense of what it was like filming The Dream Factory with Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, Dash Longe, Angel Collinson and Dana Flahr in Alaska. in Alaska. Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama?s ?1 Second Everyday ? Age 30? video, Moments is a web series by Teton Gravity Research that pieces together snapshots from the filming of The Dream Factory during the 2011-?12 season. Celebrate moments from locations such as Jackson, Anchorage, Valdez, the northern Chugach, Canada?s Powder Highway, and Pemberton, BC. Order The Dream Factory: http://shop.tetongravity.com/teton-gravity-research-the-dream-factory-blu-ray-dvd-film.aspx Watch More TGR Moments: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/moments-213.htm Follow Us: Facebook: http://facebook.com/tetongravityresearch Twitter: http://twitter.com/TetonGravity Instagram: http://instagram.com/tetongravity Tumblr: http://tetongravity.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tetongravity/

Making of Stevens Pass 3D Part 3

Here's the final episode of our three part series that goes behind the scenes of what went into making this past season's Stevens Pass 3D Experiment happen. Join Sammy Carlson, Byron Wells, John Spriggs and the TGR crew as they figure out how to put it all together. This week's episode features the athletes throwing down some huge tricks while also taking a look at what goes into gathering the other shots necessary for a complete segment.

Tim Durtschi - GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series Season 2 Episode 2

Season 2 Episode 2 of the GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series joins Tim Durtschi and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa as they shred around Alyeska Resort and the Girdwood, Alaska, backcountry. The two were in Alaska in mid-January shooting for Teton Gravity Research's new movie "The Dream Factory." The GoPro TGR Athlete Video Series follows TGR athletes through the lens of their GoPro. Episodes are shot exclusively on the GoPro HD HERO2 and have been edited by the athletes themselves. Click Here To Watch More GoPro Athlete Videos: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/channels/gopro-tgr-athlete-series-25/

Almost Live - La Thuile: Undiscovered Italy - Episode 8

Chris Benchetler, Dana Flahr, and Dash Longe heard it was dumping snow in Italy and took an overnight train from Croatia to La Thuile, Italy. La Thuile is a town located on the very north-west tip of the country, and the locals are super friendly and fun. A seemingly never-ending storm pattern, on-hill Italian dance parties, and the friendly locals made this trip a banger even with weather holding the helicopters down.

Almost Live - Dash Longe and Dylan Hood explore Croatia - Episode 6

Dash Longe, Dylan Hood, and the TGR production crew headed to the mountains of Croatia to explore some new territory. They hit the storm cycle perfectly; Locals said this was the most snow they've seen in 50 years. Croatian culture, sneaky 100 meter sinkholes, and deep pow quickly helped to make a first visit to Croatia epic.

TGR Directs 2011 Ford Explorer Webisode: Chairlift

The TGR production crew recently teamed up with athletes Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Kevin Jones, and Nick Martini to test the 2011 Ford Explorer in Colorado and search out some November powder. The crew uses the Explorer as a “chairlift” to get up and down the mountains and explore some amazing Colorado terrain.

"Skiing the Dark Side of Olympic History" from TGR's Almost Ablaze

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) announces the release its film Almost Ablaze on iTunes. Almost Ablaze won "Film of the Year" at the 2014 International Freeski Film Festival. To celebrate, we are releasing the gritty urban Sarajevo segment, featuring Olympic gold medalist Joss Christensen, Karl Fostvedt and Chris Laker skiing the remains of the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic venue. Buy TGR's Almost Ablaze http://geni.us/almostablaze ?Sochi was criticized for its hastily-built and exuberant infrastructure, whose lack of potential for long-term use barely justified the environmental degradation its construction wrought,? writes Sam Morse in his article accompanying the release of this Sarajevo segment. ?The now-dilapidated venues in Sarajevo, which hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics, were marked by disuse and destroyed by war, provoking eerie parallels to the criticisms made of Sochi?s future. With Oslo recently withdrawing its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, the trip validated plenty of the concerns that have caused a decline in public support for hosting the Winter Games.?

Ian McIntosh: Devil's Thumb First Descent - Behind The Line Season 3 Episode 2

In this week's Behind The Line Ian Mcintosh, Seth Morrison, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Todd Jones discuss the town of Petersburg, Alaska and its history with Devil's Thumb on its horizon before. Watch as as Ian lays down a huge first descent on the Devil Thumb's. As he describes, "To get the chance to ski off just the low shoulder of such an iconic peak is the coolest thing I've ever gotten the chance to do and will stick with me the rest of my life."

Behind The Line is a series where we feature a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of TGR's 2011 ski film, Light The Wick. Watch as athletes take a look back at these insane moments and discuss them, providing an in depth look Behind The Line of Light The Wick. Watch videos from the entire series here: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/behind_the_line.aspx

Nick McNutt's Blue Collar Co-Lab

In 2013 Nick McNutt entered TGR?s Co-Lab competition. Skiing out of his hometown of Whistler, British Columbia his smooth buttery style, switch landings, and easygoing persona caught the eyes of the TGR team. Although he would eventually fall short of winning the $100,000 grand prize, McNutt felt like the right addition to the TGR crew. So this year when deciding whom we were going to film for our new ski film, Almost Ablaze, Nick McNutt was the easy and natural choice. He joined the production crew in Jackson Hole and Revelstoke to film for the new flick. Nick earned his stripes, showing why he deserves a place alongside seasoned TGR athletes Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Tim Durtschi. We are stoked for the world to see his segment this fall. As means of an introduction, we are sharing Nick's original Co-Lab edit. If you enjoy wh

Japan - One For The Road- Almost Live Episode 4

This week's episode looks back at the teams' travels to Japan in the wake of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami that has since ravaged the country. Watch as they explore this fascinating landscape and donate to the cause.

One For The Road's Almost Live is a web series where we follow the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. It provides insight into the lives of the world's top riders as we take an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps and traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet. "Almost Live" plants you on location with our crew in the middle of the action. Stay tuned throughout the season and watch the drama unfold through through series page here: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/behind_the_line.aspx.

Macedonia Ski-BASE Jump - Behind The Line Season 4 Episode 8

Erik Roner has BASE jumped and ski-BASE jumped all over the world. In Behind The Line Season 4 Episode 8, Roner ski-BASE jumps in Macedonia - a place where no ski-BASE has ever before been recorded. As it turns out, TGR's Macedonia guide, Nano, is a BASE jumper. However, he's never ski-BASE jumped before. Reversing roles, Roner teaches Nano how to ski-BASE jump, sending it off a huge cliff. Behind The Line is a series where we feature a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of TGR's 2011 ski film, One For The Road. Watch as athletes take a look back at these insane moments and discuss them, providing an in depth look Behind The Line of One For The Road. Music Courtesy of Small Stone "Soul Digger" by Five Horse Johnson on The Last Men on Earth (Instrumental Version) "Dimensional Orbiter" by Iota on Tales ? Instrumental Mixes Click Here To Watch More Behind The Line Episodes: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/Macedonia-Ski-B-A-S-E-Jump-Behind-The-Line-Season4-Epsiode8-1690957.htm

Dropping Into S & S Couloir - One For The Road - Almost Live Episode 2

Episode 2 joins the TGR crew on top of Jackson Hole's Rendezvous Mountain at the entrance to the S & S Couloir. Watch as Griffin Post, Todd Ligare, Shroder Baker, Josh Dirksen and Jason Tattersall drop a cliff into the legendary couloir. As Tattersall describes, "It doesn't matter how many times you come here, you still wonder if you're going to smack hard."

One For The Road's Almost Live is a web series where we follow the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. It provides insight into the lives of the world's top riders as we take an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps and traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet. "Almost Live" plants you on location with our crew in the middle of the action. Stay tuned throughout the season and watch the drama unfold through through series page here: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/behind_the_line.aspx.

Vars, France - One For The Road - Almost Live Episode 3

This week's episode joins skiers Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Chris Benchetler & Wiley Miller while they're in France for a competition. Watch as they explore the area and session a backcountry kicker.

One For The Road's Almost Live is a web series where we follow the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. It provides insight into the lives of the world's top riders as we take an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps and traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet. "Almost Live" plants you on location with our crew in the middle of the action. Stay tuned throughout the season and watch the drama unfold through through series page here: http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/series/behind_the_line.aspx.