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July Rail Session

This Sunday we headed out to one of the last remaining slivers of snow around to go session a small rail. Although we’re not the most avid park skiers, it was fun to get on a playful rail and learn some new stuff. After w...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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JP Auclair Street Segment, Andreas Fransson “Happy Winter”, Liz Daley

It’s really sad to hear of yet more avalanche deaths in the ski world.  Freeskiing legend JP Auclair and big mountain line pioneer Andreas Fransson both lost their lives in an avalanche in Chile on Monte San Lorenzo ye...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Naked Ski and Snowboard Segment from Sweetgrass’ “Valhalla”

This might be one of the best ski movie segments of all time.  Check out Sweetgrass’ segment from their recent film, Valhalla.  You can buy the full film on iTunes. Read our review here. If you are offended by nakedness...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Seth Klein Season Edit “Blew It”

Seth Klein was one to watch the last few years on the junior freeride scene, especially after winning TGR’s Grom Contest.  Check out his season edit which was still stellar despite wrecking his knee at the IFSA North Ame...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Mikey Curran: December Backcountry Pow

Mikey Curran has had a fun December making the most of the great start to the season.  Check out this fun little edit he made. December Backcountry POV from Mike Curran on Vimeo.
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Meet Jordan Schwartz and the SoCO 14er Project

Jordan Schwartz, a former marine and 29-year-old freshman at WSCU, has set an ambitious goal this winter while starting his first year at Western.  Jordan will ski all the 14ers in the San Juans, the Sangre de Christos, and th...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Todd Ligare Crushing

Check out this edit of TGR athlete Todd Ligare crushing.  This is the footage that didnt make the new film, but it is sick nonetheless.   Ligare, a big mountain vet, was on his game this year.
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Paradise Jib Camp Edit

My brother Trevor and I headed up to Paradise divide last Saturday to kick it with a crew of friends that had set up camp next to a snowfield for the weekend. Here is how it went down…   Athletes: Jimbo Webb , Alex ...
by 3. Trent Bona
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Dubsatch Collective “Dub Roots” Short Film

The Dubsatch Collective has put out another shortie. This time, “Dub Roots”, shows the crew shredding around their home turf of Alta, Utah.  We know Alta gets sick snow and has produced some of the greatest skiers ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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2013 Crested Butte Telemark Extremes in the Works

Last year’s dismal snow forced all big mountain competitions to be cancelled at Crested Butte.  A full slate of Junior and Adult big mountain events are scheduled to be hosted at Crested Butte again this year, forcing Cr...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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