Jeremy Jones

The new TGR film attracted a lot of criticism and jokes in the run-up, as they had ventured quite far out (ha!) with the trailer to present us with the great unknown on film. For all those who feared that it would be the next celluloid joke a lá Onekotan, rest assured, it's a normal ski movie.

Our winters are changing. This is not only due to too many party-happy tourists storming the ski resorts, but also to climate change. This has an impact on our sport as we know it. Protect our Winters knows this, as does Dani Hochmuth, founder of POW Austria.

21 years of TGR. 21 years of pushing boundaries in skiing and, apparently, alcohol consumption. Because if there is one thing that runs like a red thread through Tight Loose, it is the thought of the 21st birthday, which is of course a memorable event for Americans who like to drink. In Tight Loose, the occasion is repeatedly used to embed anecdotes from the past into the current film.

The Hovercraft from Jones Snowboards is the second snowboard that Jeremy Jones has brought out under his own snowboard brand. The characteristic blunt nose can be found here, as well as the current trend towards slightly wider and shorter powder boards. The Jones was a trendsetter: similar shapes were taken up by many snowboard companies this season. The much-traveled hovercraft, which in addition to its proven powder characteristics should also be rideable in poorer conditions, has also been available as a splitboard for 2 seasons. Reason enough to take a closer look at it here. The board is available in sizes 152, 156 and 160 cm and combines a wide, long shovel with rocker at the front and a fairly short, stiff tail with a mini swallowtail at the back to create a more universal fish shape.

The Freeride Survival Handbook by Melanie Schönthier and Stephan Bernhard is packed full of knowledge on its 144 pages; because in the mountains you should be prepared for everything.

Tired of railriding and big kicker action? Then DEEPER is your movie!

The big B is out. Is Burton still king of the snowboard industry? The new flick from the "B" team is a colorful, fast-paced film with a good cast. The question that arises is: Is it worth buying a "promotional" video? Is it just advertising or is it actually a snowboard movie?