TGR’s All-Time Moments Year by Year: Decade Two of 30 Years of Stoke (2006-2015)

As the calendar flipped to 2006–2015, everything changed. This was the decade of revolution, when technology finally matched our ambition. We traded film for the crisp clarity of HD, bringing the mountains’ scale and danger closer than ever. We didn’t just push the limits—we shattered them, pioneering new zones in Alaska and defining a new generation of riders. This decade was when TGR truly found its voice, proving our films were more than action—they captured what it means to live on the edge.

If you haven't checked out the foundational moments of our first decade (1996-2005), you can find them here:

Our 2006 film, Anomaly, was a declaration that the rules of the game were about to change. Erik Roner, the late, great pioneer of ski-BASE, showcased his audacious, full-throttle approach to the mountains by riding the face and chute of Cody Peak (Wyoming), then immediately hucking off a massive cliff to parachute. Roner was a rare talent who seamlessly blended technical skiing with sheer, calculated insanity. This segment was an early example of TGR capturing the merging of big-mountain riding with other action sports, perfectly setting the stage for the genre-bending adventures that would define the next decade.

Erik Roner was clearly feeling the flow in the mid-2000s. After his groundbreaking ski-BASE jump in Anomaly, he returned in our 2007 film Lost and Found to take on one of Jackson Hole’s most infamous lines: the Cajun Couloir.

The Cajun Couloir is a permanently closed, no-fall zone ending in a 200-foot cliff. With his signature mix of precision and commitment, Roner navigated the tight choke and launched off the drop with a parachute. The segment was classic Roner—charging terrain few would even consider, with the style and flair that defined an era.

Our 2008 film, Under the Influence, marked TGR’s most significant, full-throttle push into the park and progressive freestyle side of skiing. And nobody epitomized that shift better than Sammy Carlson.

While many segments focused on pure big-mountain powder, Carlson’s part showcased a playful, creative approach to the terrain. He blended the finesse of park riding with the boldness of urban skiing. The defining moment came when he rode over a building at Grand Targhee Resort. This wasn’t just a stunt—it showed his vision of the mountain as a continuous, creative canvas. It marked the start of the “new school” era, where skiers applied park skills to bold, high-consequence features.

Our 2009 film, Re:Session, delivered one of the most infamously terrifying moments in big-mountain history courtesy of Callum Pettit.

After lining up a massive cliff drop in the backcountry, Pettit aired it out, but upon landing, things went wrong—fast. The impact initiated a prolonged cartwheel that saw him tumbling down the mountain face for what felt like an eternity. The terrifying descent culminated when he vanished completely, falling into a 15-foot hole in the snow, nicknamed "the hole-in-one".

Our 2010 film, Light the Wick, was packed with iconic moments, but none solidified a rider's legendary status quite like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa's segment in Petersburg, Alaska.

After dialing in a flawless line on a massive spine wall, Sage found himself staring down a massive crevasse gap. With full-throttle commitment, he launched across the massive crevasse, making ski history. The moment was instantly iconic: serving as the centerpiece of the film, and becoming the cover of Powder Magazine.

Our 2011 film, One For The Road, delivered a legendary Cody Peak segment that fully captured the full-throttle, go-big style of Todd Ligare.

Ligare's run on a line called "The Vision" was a masterclass in aggressive, no-holds-barred riding. He was already renowned for his massive airs and was fittingly nicknamed "Big Air Ligare." However, on this run, he added a terrifyingly committed front flip off a huge cliff. This segment was iconic in cementing Ligare’s reputation as one of the most dynamic skiers in the TGR catalog.

Our 2012 film, The Dream Factory, delivered an unforgettable chapter of Alaskan exploration thanks to Dash Longe. For this segment, the crew focused on the Northern Chugach, an area of Alaska that was mostly unexplored.

Longe, a rider known for his calculated, progressive style, dropped into this completely new terrain during his early years of filming in Alaska. This experience demanded skill and the mental fortitude to choose lines. For Longe, conquering this untouched zone was a career milestone that opened a new chapter for him in filmmaking.

Our 2013 film, Way of Life, captured one of the most terrifying moments TGR has ever documented, proving that sometimes, the true danger isn't the cliff, but the snow itself. The moment belonged to Tim Durtschi.

Durtschi had a crash that had him losing both skis in the process. His struggle immediately shifted from skiing a line to pure survival. The high-speed impact had triggered a massive slough. In a chilling sequence of raw footage, Durtschi was left desperately trying to run out of the slough’s path on foot, scrambling across the slope through the deep powder. The wall of snow, accelerating and gaining mass, ultimately collided with him. The segment perfectly captured the high-stakes battle between the skier and the natural forces of the mountain.

Our 2014 film, Almost Ablaze, introduced a talent who would become a defining force in the TGR world: Nick McNutt. But his path to the big screen was unique. McNutt initially came to TGR via a segment submission contest, showcasing his raw, aggressive style. He ultimately lost the contest by just one vote.

However, that level of raw skill couldn't be ignored. They gave him a full segment, marking his first year riding in a major TGR film. McNutt didn't just capitalize on the chance; he absolutely crushed it, going on to win Rider of the Year at the Powder Video Awards later that season. Now, having been with the TGR crew for over 10 years, McNutt's legacy is defined by his visionary air sense and relentless pursuit of the next massive line.

This segment cemented Angel Collinson as one of the most consequential big-mountain riders of all time. Our 2015 film, Paradise Waits, featured a line so terrifying and technically demanding that it broke a major barrier in the action sports world.

Dropping into a high-consequence line, Angel immediately saw her slough, quickly start to overtake her intended exit path. With no time to slow down or second-guess, she went full throttle, pointing her skis straight downhill and jumping her own fast-moving slough to escape. The performance was so raw and terrifyingly impressive that it earned her the prestigious Line of the Year award, making her the first, and still only, woman to ever win the award.

As we look back at our second decade, from 2006 to 2015, TGR evolved with the digital revolution, capturing increasingly high-stakes lines and expanding the definition of action sports filmmaking. This era saw us push the boundaries of what was possible, taking the camera to the most remote and challenging environments on earth.

The story doesn't end here. These monumental films and expeditions laid the groundwork for the future of filmmaking and culminate in our latest project, Pressure Drop (2025). This is a film made for the big screen, and we're bringing it to a town near you on our worldwide film tour.