The Sammy C Project – Ski Film (2015)

In 2014, after winning 5 X Games medals, Sammy Carlson abruptly stepped away from competition and dropped out of the Olympic rat race–even as slopestyle skiing was about to make its Winter Olympic debut. Instead, Sammy decided to pursue a new path that would push him and the sport of skiing to new places at all costs.

Sammy’s newfound focus landed in the backcountry, where his drive and creativity could max out far beyond the limits of preset slopestyle courses. The veritable freestyle onslaught that followed–on the world’s mountains, and even on a 240 foot-tall ski flying ramp in Michigan–was unlike any seen before, and would net Sammy three straight X Games Real Ski Backcountry gold medals. The Sammy C Projectdocuments Sammy’s mastery of a new direction for skiing, and shows how convention should never stop you from pursuing the path you believe in.

Produced, written, and directed by Sammy Carlson and Teton Gravity Research.

For Lack Of Better – Street Skiing Film (2015)

While skis are made for mountains, some only find them useful in cities. These “street skiers” dedicate their lives to traveling from city to city pushing the limits of what is possible on skis in urban environments. Jumping off four story buildings, flying into 50 foot high dams, flipping over staircases; these are some of the most daring athletes in the world. It seems like all fun and games, but horrific injuries, law bending behavior, and their “at all costs” mentality shows that, to them, this is much more. Filmmaker Clayton Vila takes you behind the scenes into a winter with these unique professional skiers.

Paradise Waits – Ski Film (2015)

As the days turn into weeks and the weeks roll into months, it’s the moments when everything seems to come together in perfect harmony that resonate the loudest. For those who anticipate winter’s arrival with frothing mouths and the dreams of what may come,this past year came with an unfamiliar set of struggles as these perfect moments became more and more elusive. But for the TGR team, this only hardened their pursuit of winter’s rewards. Through the highs and lows of a curious season, they come to find that the moments found on the other side of adversity are the greatest moments of all.

unReal – Mountain Bike Film (2015)

We see you there. Stuck in the real world. Staring blankly at your computer screen. Hoping to find something, anything, to take you away. It’s time to let your friends at Teton Gravity Research & Anthill Films transport you to a place beyond the real world. #theunRealmovie – Summer 2015.

Watch. Dwell. Share. Rise into the unReal and explore the imagination of some of the best mountain bikers on the planet, creating a world where snow is fair game, 1000-pound mammals are riding partners, and anything is possible.

Starring: Brandon Semenuk, Brett Rheeder, Cam McCaul, Tom van Steenbergen, Steve Smith, Graham Agassiz, Brook MacDonald, James Doerfling, Matt Hunter, Thomas Vanderham, and friends

unReal is co-produced by Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films. Written, directed and edited by Anthill Films. Presented by Sony in association with Shimano and Trek. Additional support for the film is provided by the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and PinkBike.com.

Almost Ablaze – Ski Film (2014)

Awarded “Film Of The Year” at the 2014 International Freeski Film Festival. TGR’s Almost Ablaze is a global odyssey combining state-of-the-art cinematography and the most progressive riding on The Planet. Experience a new level of sensory overload as each athlete is wired for sound, immersing the audience completely in the moment. Watch as athletes push the edge to realize a heightened state.

Almost Ablaze highlights stunning locations, next-level riding, and the globetrotting lifestyle of these thrill-seeking athletes. The crew sets up camp deep in the Teton Range hitting 5,000-foot dream lines all on foot. Check out urban riding in the war-torn Winter Olympic venues of Sarajevo. Explore the massive untapped terrain of Sella Nevea, Italy during a record winter where they struggle to keep lifts and chalets from completely disappearing into the snow. Finally, feel the madness as TGR’s full cast of athletes meets in Revelstoke for a mind-blowing session producing some of the most diverse riding in the world. Almost Ablaze takes you beyond the boundaries. Experience a rarely seen state of being and level of excitement where one missed step will result in total chaos.

Featured Athletes:
Angel Collinson, Chris laker, Colter Hinchliffe, Dana Flahr, Dane Tudor, Dash Longe, Dylan Hood, Griffin Post, Ian McIntosh, Jonny Collinson, Joss Christensen, Karl Fostvedt, Mark Carter, Max Hammer, Nick Mcnutt, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Tim Durtschi, Todd Ligare

Featured Location:
Grand Targhee Resort, Jackson Hole Wyoming, Juneau AK, La Grave France, Revelstoke British Columbia, Sarajevo Bosnia, Selkirk Tangiers Heliskiing, Sella Nevea Italy

The Co-Lab open sourced Ski Film (2013)

In the winter of 2012/2013, Teton Gravity Research unveiled The Co-Lab, an open-source film competition. With a $100,000 cash prize on the line — the largest in freeskiing history — the contest attracted both established professionals and unknown athletes from across the globe. Abandoning the conventions of traditional filmmaking, The Co-Lab handed the reins over to the people. With the platform and freedom to express its creativity, a new generation of athletes and filmmakers stepped into the spotlight. You chose your favorites. This is their film…

WAY OF LIFE – Ski Film (2013)

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.

Jeremy Jones’ Further (2012)

Taking his lifetime expedition to the next level, Jeremy Jones leads his crew of world class riders, cameramen and guides to the far corners of the earth in the second installment of the Deeper trilogy: Further.

Drawing upon a lifetime of experience Jones seeks out first descents and exotic experiences in an effort to evolve not only his snowboarding, but himself. The relationships forged from isolation and travel are almost as intriguing as the maniacal descents themselves.

Athletes: Jeremy Jones | Ryland Bell | Mitch Toelderer | Bibi Pekarek | Lucas Debari | Forrest Shearer | Josh Dirksen | Terje Haakonsen

Locations: Japanese Alps | Atomfjella Mountains, Norway | Karwendel Range, Austria | Wrangell Mountains, Alaska | Sierra Mountains, California

The Dream Factory – Ski And Snowboard Film (2012)

(Teton Village, Wyo.) – Leading multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR) announces the release of its upcoming feature-length HD ski and snowboard film, The Dream Factory. Follow TGR’s modern day athletes on this cinematic voyage through Alaska’s awe-inspiring expanse, rich history, and colorful characters. Watch as the TGR crew ventures from AK training grounds Jackson Hole, WY and Pemberton, BC, and delves deep into the Alaskan way of life during last year’s record snowfall in AK, skiing terrain most of us only dream about.

One For The Road – Ski And Snowboard Film (2011)

One for the Road is a ski and snowboard film that explores the impact of life on the road as some of the best winter sports athletes travel the globe in pursuit of perfect conditions. We at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) have been making ski films since 1996 and decided this year to do things a little differently. We like to think our company inspires a lifestyle of adventure, but more specifically pushing one’s limits. Over the years it has become evident that the journey is also an integral part in shaping our lives and defining our goals. We wanted to tell this story and so became, One for the Road.

Light the Wick Trailer – 3D & HD Ski Film (2010)

Teton Village, Wyoming – The award-winning producers at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) present their newest ski film, Light The Wick. Shot using film, HD and 3D technology, Light The Wick is about sparking the flame and watching the world’s best athletes blast off.

This winter the TGR crew of athletes and cinematographers captured the most jaw-dropping footage ever witnessed. The team traveled around the world to uncharted destinations, as well as some of their favorite stomping grounds. Follow the crew as they discover the previously unskied big mountain playground of Petersburg, AK, find the best snow Croatia has seen in fifty years, ski deep pillows in undiscovered Italy, hit full throttle riding in British Columbia, and experience epic free-riding at Ripley Creek and North Cascades Heli. Don’t miss Sammy Carlson and the Stevens Pass 3D experiment, the first-ever 3D ski segment. The groundbreaking dual RED One slow motion aerial shots will make you want to reach out and touch the action. Light The Wick showcases the most talented and well-rounded athletes in skiing together in one must-see film.

Athletes: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, Kye Petersen, Ian McIntosh, Dana Flahr, Dylan Hood, Sammy Carlson, Dash Longe, Rachael Burks, Callum Pettit, Wiley Miller, Erik Roner, Cody Townsend, Todd Ligare, Chris Benchetler, Shroder Baker, Daron Rahlves, Byron Wells, John Spriggs and friends

Locations: Croatia; La Thuile, Italy; Petersburg, AK; Pemberton, BC; Last Frontier Heli Skiing; Jackson Hole, WY; North Cascade Heli Skiing; Idaho; Oregon; Utah; Grand Targhee, WY and Stevens Pass, WA

Jeremy Jones’ Deeper – HD Snowboard Film (2010)

From the award winning producers at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) comes the most progressive big mountain snowboarding film to date, Deeper presented by O’Neill.

Follow Jeremy Jones and other top freeriders as they travel to the world’s snowboarding meccas and venture past the boundaries of helicopters, snowmobiles, and lifts to explore untouched realms. Hang on tight as Jeremy faces the biggest challenges he has ever encountered in snowboarding. All night hikes, sleeping on peaks, camping 65 miles from civilization, 20 below temperatures, 10 day storms, and 20 mile days bring the adventure back into riding. Deeper puts the viewer in the athletes’ boots, from the trials and tribulations to mind-boggling breakthroughs in the sport of snowboarding.

“Generations” – A Film On Climate Change (2009)

Within the span of a lifetime, one can observe the planet’s changing climate. Skiers, snowboarders, farmers and climatologists across the world are experiencing the effects of climate change. Ski areas in the Northeast United States are witnessing shorter winters. California’s farmlands are experiencing water shortages. Europe’s glaciers are receding at alarming rates. Generations is a film about the consequences of climate change and shows you what you can do to make a difference.

Re:Session – A 16mm & HD Ski Film (2009)

The award winning producers at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) present their newest 16mm and HD film, Re: Session. This project takes viewers beyond the traditional ski and snowboard movie into a revolutionary realm of action sports entertainment. Shot on both film and RED ONE high definition camera technology, Re: Session documents the true wealth of the mountain experience. Follow the crew as they score in one of Alagna, Italy’s deepest seasons on record. Check out forbidden powder in Poland, massive wedges in Colorado, new gap jumps in Utah, and seven weeks of epic riding conditions in Alaska. Re: Session brings the most talented athletes in the sport together into one must-see film.

Out There – A 16mm Surf Film (2008)

Created in partnership with Surfrider Foundation, OUT THERE showcases today’s most progressive surfing, while considering humankind’s impact on the world’s oceans, beaches and waves. Through the experiences of surfers and the locals they meet throughout their travel, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening known and unknown surf spots. OUT THERE questions impending threats to Trestles in Southern California, pulp mill pollution in Southern Chile and unrestricted development along Hawaii’s famed North Shore and in Tahiti.

Under The Influence – A 16mm & HD Ski & Snowboard Film (2008)

Teton Gravity Research proudly presents its latest 16mm/HD ski and snowboard offering: UNDER THE INFLUENCE. This film follows the exploits of today’s top riders as they traverse the globe in search of the unique terrain and conditions that emerged from one of the deepest winters in recorded history. With UNDER THE INFLUENCE, TGR continues to rule the world of action sports cinematography, capturing the mind-blowing efforts of these athletes as never before seen. The Jackson Hole-based film crew scattered the planet as they filmed virgin spines in Alaska, cowboy park jumps at Grand Targhee, pillow popping deep in the Northwest, relentless powder in the Jackson Hole backcountry and so much more. With its thirteenth feature ski and snowboard film, Teton Gravity Research examines the passion, people and places that inspire us to ride.

Lost And Found – A 16mm & HD Ski & Snowboard Film (2007)

LOST AND FOUND is the story of the extraordinary season of 2007 as seen through the eyes of world-class skiers and snowboarders. With global drought persisting and ski resorts closing around the globe, athletes are forced to follow the snow, sending them deep into the uncharted north country of Alaska and Canada. Filmed almost entirely in North America, LOST AND FOUND is a testament to the terrain and conditions that only exist in the Western Hemisphere. This film will take you into the vast, unexplored Tordrillo Range of Alaska, proving that some of the best big mountain skiing in the world is still completely undiscovered. Athletes take advantage of the bountiful winter in BC, hit disturbing park features in Aspen and rip over-the-head powder pillows at Skeena Heli Skiing. Jeremy Jones and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa revel in the record snow year in Alaska, finding the scariest spine lines ever captured on film. The winter of 2007 was feast or famine; LOST AND FOUND documents the feast.

Shack Therapy – A 16mm Surf Film (2006)

Shack up around the world as the crew explores South Africa, Hawaii, Norway, Mexico, Caroline Islands, and West Oz. Travel in Brian Conely’s Hurricane Hunter to desolate Baja breaks… watch Weatherley and Walsh surf the icey waters of Norways hidden gems… score endless barrels with the Rip Curl team in the South Pacific’s Caroline Islands… witness the mayhem of a giant day at Peahi and do a little soul sesh Down Under with a trip to West Australia’s untapped coast line.

The Big One – The Story Of TGR’s 10 Years In Jackson Hole (2006)

Jackson Hole is one of the rowdiest ski resorts in North America and has been a catalyst for some of the most progressive freeskiing and snowboarding in the world. Teton Gravity Research presents a 16mm film, THE BIG ONE.  This film is a compilation of 10 years of TGR’s most epic ski and snowboard moments at their world famous home laboratory in Jackson Hole, WY.  From Paul McCollister’s vision of North America’s largest tram, TGR’s inception in 1996, and the 10 years of off the hook action that followed, this is THE BIG ONE. Check out some of TGR’s earliest stars as they reflect on the most memorable segments. “Sick” Rick Armstrong talks about the all-time huckfest during the filming of the Continuum. Micah Black sheds light on the 30-year record snowfall at Jackson Hole…possibly our deepest footage ever. TGR co-founder Todd Jones talks about ducking ropes and poaching lines while filming the Realm. See the story, be the ball.

Anomaly – A 16mm & HD Ski & Snowboard Film (2006)

Anomaly TGR’s 16mm and HD ski and snowboard release showcases the freakish and abnormal abilities of today’s top athletes.

The Tangerine Dream – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (2005)

The Tangerine Dream is a film that represents 10 years of broken down trucks, whiskey bottles, wanderlust and the most down and dirty skiing and boarding you have ever seen. This rusty orange story is about the origins of TGR, outlaw athletes and the ragged lifestyle that has kept this posse’s dream and way of life alive. The movement is stronger than ever with Nobis accomplishing the impossible in Alaska, the Olenicks taking their park skills to AK, Jeremy Jones straight-lining 50 degree spine walls, Sage fusing style and big mountain and Dana Flahr emerging as a dominate force in skiing. This vagabond tale will take you through the lifestyle of skiing and the passion that continues to change the face of the sport. Take a ride in the orange truck that started it all on a rowdy road trip through India, Turkey, Switzerland, France, Alaska, Aspen, Utah, Montana, California and Jackson Hole.

Soul Purpose – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (2004)

“Soul Purpose” takes an introspective look at the driving forces behind an athlete’s devotion to skiing and its lifestyle. Shot on vibrant 16mm film with an aesthetic and soulful integration of photographs, TGR’s 2004 release is one of the most progressive, original and creative ski films to date. Soul Purpose features Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, continuing his laid back and stylish assault of big mountain lines, while the rest of the Utah posse continues to drop jaws. Micah and Nobis find undiscovered couloirs in Italy; the jib crew expands the industry’s concept of big mountain lines; and Burks, Law and J. Jones descend on Mica Creek BC. Experience the athlete’s highs and lows, get a glimpse of their lives, find the soul of skiing, and discover Soul Purpose.

High Life – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (2003)

TGR presents a ski and snowboard movie that challenges the hype and dares you to see what freeskiing and snowboarding have become. HIGH LIFE documents the very best of this year’s riding and culture. TGR’s newest talent continues their full throttle emergence, while the big guns show the best in fusion progression and prove why they remain globally elite.

Salad Days – A 16mm Jib Flick (2002)

Salad Days, noun: a time of youthful indiscretion and delinquency What really are the salad days? TGR answers with the tightest in jib style and culture. Check it: backcountry air, cliffs, rails, urban, pipe, and more. Witness skiing’s new generation experience the sessions they wish would last forever. These are the happy days, the salad days as they say, when the boys are green in judgment, cold in blood.

The Prophecy – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (2002)

TGR’s latest film takes a glimpse into the future of riding. The disciplines of big mountain and jib fuse together to begin the next major phase in the progression of riding. See the visionaries of the revolution step up and change the game. Jeremy Jones, Micah Black, and Kent Kreitler add freestyle to their big mountain repertoire. Unknowns Sage Cattabriga and Marc Andre’ Belliveau incorporate big mountain to their freestyle game. Jeremy Nobis recovers from injury and tames Alaska. Legend Scott Schmidt examines the state of the sport as he shows us around Island Lake Lodge. Wonder kid Travis Rice shows us why the freestyle snowboard world has all its eyes on him.

Subject To Change – A 16mm Jib Flick (2001)

TGR’s 2001 jib release has the most sick and twisting antics of the year. Shot on location at Summit County, Grizzly Gulch, British Columbia, Mt. Hood, Tahoe, Wyoming, and competitions from around the globe. Thovex, Trois Phillipes, Moseley, Raps, Hall, Sprang, Mercon, Tufflemire, Collins Bros., Easley, Laroche, Cusson, Dorian, and many more.

Mind The Addiction – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (2001)

MTA is a unique look at the lives of twelve athletes. Spend the year traveling with Micah Black, Jeremy Jones, Jeremy Nobis, Jon Olson, Candide Thovex, Johan Olofsson and Kent Kreitler to name a few. You will see what it takes to be them. Every rider will sport the head cam and take you inside their mind, on the mountain, and into the addiction that is riding. Cliff Hucks, Deep Powder, Jibbing, Big Mountains, BASE Jumping, Skiing and Snowboarding. The most complex array of footage this season.

Gondwana – A 16mm Surf Film (2001)

Co-produced with pro surfer Pancho Sullivan. This ultra high end 16mm film features top surfers in their respective disciplines. TGR employs unique water, heli, board and athletecam shooting to make this film one of a kind in Surfing.

Further – A 16mm Film (2000)

Further, TGR’s 2000 feature film, displays spine-chilling accounts of the rowdiest action, with the sport’s most progressive athletes, in the world’s most insane locations. TGR chefs up more visual madness with Candide Thovex throwing d-spin 720’s over a 120 foot gap. Kreitler, Peifer, and Swany going phat in European Alps and BC’s coastal range. Check out Les Trois Phillips breaking ground in the new millennium with never before seen tricks, mad footage from big air comps and terrain parks around the world. Shot in 16mm, further contains the most progressive, multiple angle coverage and state of the art editing in the action / adrenaline sports genre.

Los Alamos – A 16mm Film (2000)

Los Alamos takes us on a trip to Never – Never Land, documenting the year with the worlds freestylers. See Candide Thovex, Les Trois Phillips, Jonny Moseley, Evan Raps, Tanner Hall, the Collins brothers and many more of the illustrious new school air squadron seeking out the best venues from huge back country gaps, Gravity & X-Games, camp footage, terrain park madness and the absolute sickest rail slide sessions yet witnessed.

Area 51 – A 16mm Ski Film (1999)

In the 1950’s the United States government restricted a 6 by 10 mile block of land somewhere north of Las Vegas.

Although the government will not discuss this top secret facility, it has been consistently associated with UFO sightings and conspiracy stories. The reasons for the cover up of alien activity is unclear, but one thing is for sure, the government will do everything in their power to stop the public from knowing the truth. The most probable explanation is that mass panic would ensue if the public knew we were being visited by beings far superior to ourselves. In 1999, TGR exposes AREA 51, a 16mm jib flick that shows skiing’s new generation going bigger than ever and pulling the sickest tricks imaginable. Filmed at competitions and sessions around the globe, this movie has it all.

The Realm – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (1999)

TGR’s mind blowing 4th release brings you the ultimate documentation of freeriding’s relentless revolution. This film covers the best of the best, from new school jib to big mountain insanity and everything in between. Witness unreal footage from competitions and sessions around the globe. Explore Jackson Hole, Alaska, Utah, Japan, British Columbia, Europe and New Zealand. Tow in to the biggest waves in the world at JAWS in Hawaii. POWDER magazine calls TGR’s work, the best films in ten years.

Uprising – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (1998)

Encompasses six countries, seven helicopters, fourteen mountain ranges, and twenty of the best skiers and snowboarders on the planet. Travel the globe with the TGR crew witnessing first descents, exploring new terrain and visiting places most people have never heard of. This is Uprising.

Harvest – A 16mm Ski & Snowboard Film (1997)

A one-year, four continent odyssey by some of the world’s greatest skiers and snowboarders. Harvest makes a major statement on the contemporary spirit of the sport and the relentless progression of big mountain riding. Helicopters, avalanches, trams, big mountains, first descents, whales and car crashes. Shot on location in Wyoming, Europe, Alaska, and Greenland. A segment in Harvest was picked to tour with the Banff Film Festival’s Best of Festival Film Tour.

The Continuum (1996)

Shot on location in Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and New Zealand, TGR’s flagship film won two awards at the international Film Festival and was voted Best movie of the Year by France’s acclaimed SKIEUR Magazine. The all time soul favorite.