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The Faces of TGR’s “Pressure Drop”: John Jackson

Snowboard legend John Jackson goes deep on filming TGR’s Pressure Drop, from bamboo flute rituals to sketchy WY transfers.
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TGR's 30th annual ski film, Pressure Drop, is officially on the road. To celebrate, we're giving you an insider's look at the athletes who put themselves on the line. These are the folks going big for the big screen. From favorite moments to pro gear hacks, this series gives you the real inside scoop.

When you're finished reading, learn more about Pressure Drop and get your grubby hands on some tickets at a stop near you-- you won't regret it.

Here's John Jackson.

Credit: Adri Martinez

Who are you?

JJ: John Jackson, living in Verdi NV. I forget my age every winter but I think it’s something like 41.

Most memorable line/trick you dropped or stomped in this film?

JJ: My days filming were limited, but I remember pushing for this small-medium sized face in Wyoming one morning. It had some perfect one offs and sniper trannies. First line, bright and early I looked at this little transfer but the runout was pretty dirty…. Sniper landing, bit of a pit afterward with a pillow and some trees to needle through. There was also a dead tree sticking out that cock blocked the trajectory a bit. I decided to half cab it because I could graze the dead tree with my back. I pretty much went right were I wanted and was able to stomp right into the pillow and go over the little sapling (which I wanted to go around). Luckily I just tail tapped the tip but it was abrasive enough I almost punched myself in the face. Instead I hit the Gopro and knocked it upward so it’s kind of a funny angle. It always feels good to stomp one like this first thing in the morning.

Run us through your gear. Any hacks or must-have travel items?

JJ: Sims quiver including the Macrodose, Nub, and ATVX. Avy backback all the time and all other backcountry essentials. First aid kit, saw, toolkit.

What's your ritual before dropping a big line?

JJ: In Ak I usually keep a little bamboo side blown flute in my backpack. It’s nice to be up there alone for a moment trying to tame the dragon. It’s hard to play so you have to have a real calm steady breath and it usually slows my heart rate.

How does filming with TGR compare to a normal ski/ride day with friends?

JJ: Well I’ve never filmed with a ski crew so this was a first. I actually really liked it because it was rad to observe the line choices of the boys and see how different these tools are. I remember chatting with Kai on this pillow face and noticing his line control on certain things that were steep with no space in between were things I would never try. I would need to point and hope for the best. 

Who or what inspired you most on this trip?

JJ: Brad Holmes rap game and endurance to go out every day with pneumonia. Parkin’s insanity sledding and bombing massive lines with exposure. Kai’s ninja skills and ability to backflip into anything, even if it’s only 3 feet of airtime.

One word to describe Pressure Drop?

JJ: I haven’t chimped on it much so don’t know, good name though.

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Looking ahead, what's on the horizon for you?

JJ: Use up all this high octane in my tank.
Credit: Adri Martinez

Check out John on Instagram here. And here's a bonus, vintage John J masterpiece.

Fired up? Catch the full film and watch John and the crew throw down on the big screen.

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About Pressure Drop

Pressure Drop captures that fleeting space between calm and chaos — when breath slows, vision sharpens and the mountain demands everything. It’s the moment before gravity takes over.

Born from a dream and forged on the edge, this isn’t just our 30th annual film, it’s a tribute to the fleeting moment when breath slows, gravity takes over, and everything else fades. Pressure Drop continues the tradition of what it means to dedicate your life to the fall line.

PRESSURE DROP TOUR

From Norway to Jackson Hole to Alaska, Pressure Drop follows the world’s top skiers and snowboarders through deep powder, huge cliffs and iconic lines. 

Shot on location in: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Valdez, Alaska, Grand Targhee, Wyoming, Interior British Columbia, Haines, Alaska, Palisades Tahoe, California.

Teton Gravity Research’s Pressure Drop World Tour kicks off September 13, 2025, and we’ll make 200 stops around the world. Wherever you like, Pressure Drop will show in your neighborhood.

Get your tickets now — we can’t wait to catch you there.

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