｜Make Believe
25 years of TGR trying to turn imagination into reality
Teton Gravity Research, aka TGR, is a long-established filmmaker in the action sports industry who has been at the forefront of the industry for many years. Based in Jackson Hole (WY, USA), they have been showcasing spectacular ski and snowboard footage in their local Teton Mountains area, as well as the big mountains of Alaska and Europe for many years
The trailer for TGR's latest 2020 film, "Make Believe," was recently released worldwide. For 25 years, TGR has been creating adventures that make dreams come true for people who love snowy mountains. This film is likely to be the culmination of those 25 years of adventure
Inspiration is evoked spontaneously and without intention…”
- Inspiration comes naturally, even without intention..
Sometimes it comes from a photograph or a thought about a mountain you've never seen before. When that inspiration is combined with motivation, it becomes a dream, and when pursued, it gives new meaning to life
“MAKE BELIEVE” celebrates today's athletes who have committed to this ethos, the ones who have fallen deeply in love with the mountain life, the people who have chosen to live their lives in a particular way, from inception to reality, the ones who choose to make and believe in their dreams.
"Make Believe" celebrates today's athletes who are committed to a special way of life: immersed in mountain living and believing in their dreams
Blessed is
Kai Jones,
Among the riders featured in the TGR family, Kai Jones is the one who is most astonishing the world and garnering the most attention.
He's been called "the best skier in the world, undoubtedly unrivaled among 12-year-olds." Kai is currently 12 years old. In fact, he won the under-12 division of the International Freeskiers Federation's big mountain competition circuit, proving his prowess worldwide.
In last year's TGR movie, "Far Out," Jones, just 11 years old, 35 feet (about 1 km) . From landing to the bottom, he skied faster than TGR's signature pro skier, Tim Durtschi, and his turns were every bit as beautiful as Tim's.
Would you like to take a look at this formidable boy's skating?
This kid is living the dream
!
Kai Jones is actually the son of Todd Jones, one of TGR's founders. He grew up watching his father filmmaking from the age of two and skiing in Jackson Hole from an early age, making him a true TGR favorite.
At just 12 years old, Kai Jones is an incredible performer and artist, whose talent and potential have been highly praised, and just last week (mid-August) he was sponsored by Red Bull. He has earned his wings to the world.
Ever since he was little, Kai has said,
"I want to be one of the people my dad films."
His skiing has garnered comments like this on social media from around the world.
This kid is living the dream!
Kai Jones, 12, is the undeniable embodiment of "Make Believe."
Kai Jones isn't the only highlight of the new film "Make Believe." The filming location is listed as "Japanese Alps." That's right, the crew also visited Japan for filming last season. TGR is a big fan of JAPOW and Japan, and has previously traveled to Niseko and Hakuba. We can't wait to see what kind of riding will unfold this time and see the Japanese scenes
Shot on Location
- Coastal Mountains, BC
- Colorado
- Columbia Mountains
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Japanese Alps!!
- Montana
STARRING
- Blake Wilson
- Caite Zeliff
- Christina Lustenberger
- Colter Hinchliffe
- Griffin Post
- Ian McIntosh
- Jake Hopfinger
- Kai Jones
- Karl Fostvedt
- Mikey Marohn
- Nick McNutt
- Parkin Costain
- Sam Smoothy
- Sammy Carlson
- Tim Durtschi
- Tim McChesney