｜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
Congratulations to
Kai Jones, the youngest and best performer ever.
Among the riders featured in the TGR family, the one who is currently the most talked about and making the biggest splash around the world is Kai Jones.
Kai is said to be "undoubtedly the best skier among all 12-year-olds in the world." He is currently 12 years old. He has already proven his abilities to the world by winning the under-12 category of the International Freeskiers Federation's Big Mountain Competition Circuit.
In last year's TGR movie "Far Out," at the tender age of 11,35 feet (about 1 km). His run from landing to the bottom was even faster than that of TGR's flagship professional skier Tim Durtschi, and his turns were just as beautiful as Tim's.
Would you like to take a look at this formidable boy's skating?
This kid is living the dream!
"Living the dream" in reality.
In fact, Kai Jones is the son of Todd Jones, one of the founders of TGR. Having grown up watching his father's filmmaking from the age of two and spending his childhood skiing in Jackson Hole, he is truly a TGR protégé.
At just 12 years old, his talent and potential as an astonishing performer and artist have been highly praised, and just last week (mid-August), he secured sponsorship from Red Bull. He has gained the wings to reach the world.
Kai has said since he was little,
"Someday I'm going to be one of the people (subjects) my dad films."
His skiing has garnered comments on social media from all over the world,
such as "This kid is living the dream!"
Kai Jones, 12 years old, is undoubtedly the 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