Feature Stories and Ski Stories

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    Go: Irwin Cat Skiing

    April 11th, 2013 | By TetonGravityResearch

    Words: Pip Hunt Photos: Re Wikstrom A gloved finger etches a penis on a foggy window, then hastily circles it and slashes a line through the center. It’s almost as if our Tucker snow cat is filled... Read More

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    From Start To Finish: Sequences

    February 22nd, 2013 | By patclayton

    Sequences capture the flow and imagination of the riders, a hybrid between filming and stills. These shots capture it from start to finish. Shane Cottom, Bridger Bowl Photo: Patrick Clayton Blair Elliot,... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 6: Miniskirt-ed Cocktail Waitress

    February 15th, 2013 | By Brigid Mander

    This series attempts to profile some of the best and worst shit jobs in a ski town. Don’t get us wrong, in no way do we intend to bash professions like these, they are a means to an end, the axis... Read More

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    5 Tips On Staying Less Gross This Winter

    February 14th, 2013 | By brodyleven

    You’re probably a ski bum and absolutely disgusting. But I can’t blame you — there isn’t enough time after a “day of skiing” (8 runs and an afternoon of après)... Read More

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    So, You Want To Go To A Backcountry Lodge In BC, Eh?

    January 28th, 2013 | By Jeremy Benson

    If you were at a lodge in BC, you would be crushing it. “All you focus on is waking up, skiing all day and getting ready to do it again the next day,” says James Heim, “With the skiing... Read More

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    Leah Evans Keeps The Spirit Alive

    January 23rd, 2013 | By mollybaker

    Leah Evans. Photo by Zoya Lynch. “You’re Leah, right? I am signed up for your camp this weekend,” says the store clerk. “A friend of mine and I have been wanting to do it for years.”... Read More

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    Through The Lens Of Jim Harris

    January 17th, 2013 | By kimhavell

    Chris Davenport skis a chute in Antarctica. Photo by Jim Harris.“Through The Lens” is a regular column on TetonGravity.com that highlights the work of a photographer in the ski and snowboard... Read More

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    The Case For Cowardice: Heel Pieces

    January 16th, 2013 | By Ryan Dunfee

    What you are about to do with your uncomfortable feet has the potential to be painful and expensive. Photo by Ryan Dunfee. Words by Ryan Dunfee“Heel Pieces” is a column by Ryan Dunfee published... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 5: Beginner Ski Instructor

    January 4th, 2013 | By Jeremy Benson

    I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d... Read More

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    Through The Lens Of Tristan Greszko

    January 3rd, 2013 | By kimhavell

    “Through The lens” is a regular column on TetonGravity.com that highlights the work of a photographer in the ski and snowboard industries. The series exists to celebrate the photographers who... Read More

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    Ding Dongs, Doritos, And Deep Pow

    December 26th, 2012 | By ermecatino

    Your hamstrings are tight just looking at the driver seat. Skis, boots, poles - check. Sleeping bag - you know you’ll be sleeping on some floors - phone charger, and a stash of energy bars to get... Read More

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    The Art Of Ski Town Party Planning: Heel Pieces

    December 17th, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee

    “Heel Pieces” is a column by Ryan Dunfee published twice a month on TetonGravity.com. In each entry, Dunfee tackles an area of ski culture in an effort to provide insight to the sport. This... Read More

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    The Dirty Needle - Cherry Picking The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

    December 13th, 2012 | By kimhavell

    Remote, bold, and mostly unknown, some of the dream, big mountain lines lie deep in Alaska's mountains and are accessible only by helicopter. Over the season, we will cherry pick the modern gems of ski... Read More

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    Backcountry Gear Testing: Dynafit, G3, Scarpa, And OR

    December 11th, 2012 | By Lee Lau

    Southwestern British Columbia has been having an “average” snow year. This has led to some early-season angst among those with short-term memories who've remembered the past two years with... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 4: Waiter

    December 7th, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

    I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d... Read More

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    Into The Mind Of Dave Mossop: Heel Pieces

    December 3rd, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee

    “Heel Pieces” is a column by Ryan Dunfee published twice a month on TetonGravity.com. In each entry, Dunfee tackles one of the top ski news stories of the moment in an effort to provide insight... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 3: Unemployment Collecting Seasonal Worker

    November 19th, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

    I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 2: Ski Tech

    November 5th, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

    I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d... Read More

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    Shit Jobs Part 1: Line Cook

    October 26th, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

    The song playing during Aaron McGovern’s segment in MSP’s Ski Movie 2 had a line that went something like, “You may think this life is glamorous but it’s not / Workin’ shit... Read More

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    Endless Winter - Skiing 108 Months In A Row And Counting

    October 22nd, 2012 | By Brennan Lagasse

    Like all good things it began with a simple dream: to make a ski season a ski year. As much as I’ve always enjoyed the change of seasons a little sign framed by skis in a friend's house has always... Read More

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    Preseason Training: 6 Ways To Survive The Fall

    September 26th, 2012 | By brodyleven

    Fall is a tough season to navigate, replete with movie premieres, gear swaps, and season passes to purchase. Preseason in the ski world means hitting rails without much snow, prolonging your first injury,... Read More

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