Nico Johnson

Los Angeles

Freelance Copywriter at Teton Gravity Research

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Legenary Free-Soloist Alex Honnold to Star in Upcoming Climbing Horror Film

1 week ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Alex Honnold has free soloed El Cap. He’s defied death in real life. Now he’s about to face something even more sinister— a mysterious force? As if climbing wasn't difficult enough already. Legendary climber Alex Honnold is starring in the upcoming horror-thriller The Sound, a (goofy) film that blends high-stakes alpine adventure with psychological suspense. Honnold plays himself. According to IMDb, The Sound follows a group of climbers attempting a bold ascent of a long-forbidden wall.
Apply for Kate Courtney’s Grant Program For U23 Female Cyclists

2 weeks ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Backed by Strava, the new She Sends Foundation initiative is offering $5,000 grants to U23 female mountain bike riders chasing elite competition. Kate Courtney, XCO World Champion and one of the most decorated names in American mountain biking, just added anther stuf to her impressive legacy.
Mammoth CA Announces Closing Day

3 weeks ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

The clock is ticking on Mammoth’s 2024–25 ski season. The California heavyweight just announced its official closing date: June 15, 2025. That gives skiers and snowboarders a little more than a week to squeeze in their final turns. Until then, lifts will be spinning daily from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with Broadway Express, Stump Alley Express, Face Lift Express, and Chair 23 still in operation.
Epic Pass Expands in Austria, Adding Six New Resorts for 2025-26

3 weeks ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Epic Pass's foothold in the Austrian Alps is growing. The latest additions include Sölden, Silvretta Montafon, Mayrhofen, Hintertux, Saalbach, and Kitzsteinhorn—introducing some of Austria’s iconic resorts to Vail’s expanding portfolio. An Epic pass will grant you 5 days of riding at each destination, consecutive or not. Although there’s a caviot.
Vail Resorts Fires CEO Kirsten Lynch, Reinstates Rob Katz Amid Controversy

1 month ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

After months of shareholder anxiety, a ski patrol strike in Park City, and mounting public backlash, Vail Resorts has fired CEO Kirsten Lynch. The company announced on May 27, 2025, that Lynch will be replaced by her predecessor, Rob Katz, who returns to the role he held from 2006 to 2021. Lynch took the helm in late 2021 after serving as Vail’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Mammoth’s Lone Summit Resident Gets a Midnight Visit from a Hungry Black Bear

1 month ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Follow 0 0 Views 2 Living at 11,053 feet on the summit of Mammoth Mountain comes with its share of solitude—and the occasional curveball.
Utah Billionaire Makes Offer to Buy the Park City Mountain Resort from Vail Resorts

1 month ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Matthew Prince, billionaire CEO of Cloudflare and longtime Park City local, has confirmed he submitted an offer to buy Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) from Vail Resorts. Although Vail declined, Prince says the offer “still stands.”The move follows Prince’s recent purchase of the Town Lift Plaza—a key piece of real estate at the base of the resort. The deal includes retail spaces, restaurants like The Bridge Café and Flying Sumo, the PCMR ticket plaza, and the majority of underground parking.
$1,300 will get you Preferred Parking at this Utah Resort

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Follow 0 0 Views 2 Skiing often comes with an almost mythic level of schlepping. For most, it’s just part of the deal. Earn your turns, the old adage goes.
These 9 Riders Just Qualified for the 2026 FWT

Mar 30, 2025 | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

The last stop of the Europe-Asia-Oceania FWT challenger series just wrapped in Obertauern, and 9 riders have officially qualified for next year's top flight. The challenger series is the gateway to the pro level FWT. Qualification is based on each rider's best 4 out of 6 performances, making consistency a huge part of reaching and staying at the highest level of free-ride skiing and snowboarding.
Too Much Powder-Former Olympic Snowboarder Added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List

Mar 9, 2025 | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for his alleged role in running a transnational drug empire and ordering multiple murders. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Wedding, 43, competed in the Giant Slalom event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Born in Thunder Bay, Canada, he was once known for his prowess on the slopes.