Teton Gravity Research

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.

First things first: I find it difficult to write this review. That's not because I don't have an opinion on the movie. It's mainly because I did watch the movie, but nothing really stuck with me. Powder here, powder there, bad conditions in South America, seals, Chamonix, Johnny Collinson.

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.

This year, Teton Gravity Research presents "The Dream Factory", a film that shows the development of freeriding in Alaska from then until today. The film depicts the first beginnings of heliskiing in Alaska and the protagonists who have made this place what it is today: the dream of all freeriders. You can see big mountain skiing at its best in Alaska with small detours to Pemberton (BC) and Jackson Hole (WY) that are well worth seeing.

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

Warning – all of the situations depicted in this film are potentially dangerous! After taking note of this warning at the beginning of the film, Light the Wick kicks off with a few violent ski scenes showing perverse steep wall descents and nasty falls, soberly commented on by the protagonists. No bullshit, there's something to this warning...

Every year, Teton Gravity Research (TGR) sends us top-class freeride films. Re:Session also fits seamlessly into this exclusive collection. Deep powder, high cliffs and steep Alaska lines at their finest.