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Introducing Sweetgrass Productions

J Dogg — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:59:16 -0400

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We came across these guys called Sweetgrass Productions outta Colorado, and they seem to have a wee ski flick brewing for this fall, focusing on back country and the mountain lifestyle. These guys are all about the 'earn your turns' philosophy and have put together a pretty nice trailer for their upcoming film Hand Cut, due out in September.

From deep powder to deep-inset couloirs, these guys have it all in their film. They have put an emphasis on backcountry skiing and filming as an art and not just a sport. Trailer definitely looks well done and artsy. Bit mellow but seems to be setting the mood for something bigger come September.

The British Columbia Teaser blends the hand-fired days of the Canadian Pacific steam trains with blower skiing on Rogers Pass and Revelstoke. From these early railroad days to the miners of Colorado's San Juan mountains, Hand Cut will convey the rugged, calloused-hand history of North American mountains.

Hand cut focuses on the purity of backcountry travel, blending self-propelled skiing with the rugged western history. DVD release september 2008, and check out www.sweetgrass-productions.com for our tour dates.

Gear Review - Movement Goliath Skis

J Dogg — Sun, 4 Feb 2007 13:18:22 -0500

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Time to introduce a new section on the site for all you gear junkies, and anyone who's curious about what sucks and what doesn't in the ski world. First off... Goliath Skis by Movement, the Swiss Freeride Company. In short, they don't suck. Far from it. Here's the goods:

The Geeky Stuff...

Company: Movement - The Swiss Freeride Company

Gear: Goliath Ski

Dimensions: 135-108-125mm

Length: 191 cm

Core: Mixed wood core (Okume, Poplar, Beech) with all the right secret ingrediants to take advantage of each wood's strengths and best qualities. For the tech geeks out there, if you saw the elasticity, bending strength and max crushing strength of these woods compared to others on the market, you'd be drooling in line to get a pair without reading the review.

The Dirt...

We are go for launch, repeat, go for launch. We've been putting the Movement Goliath ski to the test over the last few weeks, and they've been absolutely unreal.

They've been getting the full run around, from a 140 lbs skier and a 180 lbs skier, on the hill, in the steeps, in the backcountry, you name it. Straightlines, tight chutes, open bowls, cliffs, touring, and they even look good in the lift line. So if you don't mind people staring at you as you merge through the line ups, you're all good. Nowhere have they dissapointed yet. Well, we haven't hit moguls or rails, but if that's what you're after, stop reading now.

Made by real skiers, for real skiers, all of Movement's skis are designed and built for agressive skiing and are tough enough to stand up to the abuse. With Whistler's epic season we haven't had much chance to test them on hardpack, but they've been out of this world in the powder and chop. Fat enough and tough enough land any air or get you out of a straightline alive, but forgiving enough to let you shred

through tight spots or turn on a dime.

But what about turning, if you like to do that kind of thing? With the straightlines behind us and epic pow days in the midst, there was plenty of chances to test the agility. Hitting lap after lap in sub-alpine trees like South Side Deli or the Fishy Line on Blackcomb, we realized the Goliaths aren't just high alpine boards. Their light weight, width underfoot and forgiving tips let you chuck snowboard-like slash turns wherever the hell you feel like it, letting you totally link crux after crux through trees or kinks with all the flow you could ask for.

The Goliath's are stiff enough underfoot to catch you on your tails if you're not on it, but if you're ready to get on board the progressive flex in the tip & tail will duely reward you. If a 140 lbs office chump can turn'em quickly, so can you.

So to sum it up, do they rip? Yes. Do chicks dig them? Well we mentioned the oogling eyes in the line up didn't we? But more seriously, are they made by people who care? Hells ya. The name may be new to North America, but the gang behind Movement skis now has over 60 years of combined experience in manufacturing skis, and they're in for the love of skiing. Their big mountain riders are closely involved in R & D, and heck, Verbier is their backyard stomping ground.

Too positive? Maybe so. Perhaps it's just been a really good winter out here. Or maybe we don't spend enough time on ice, rails, or moguls. Our 180 lbs tester said there's been some moments while ripping through bumpy chop that a stiffer, heavier ski would be a safer choice, but admits the lightweight and softer tips has major advantages in other spots.

But ya know, we're not too worried about the hard pack right now. There's powder out there, lots of it, and the Goliath's are ruling it like a Cadillac in a Datsun parade.

Watch the helmet cam video of our 2nd weekend on them.

Check em out online.

New TGR Film - The BIG One

J Dogg — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:56:22 -0500

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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 and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort present 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.

View the TRAILER.