Nico Johnson

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Freelance Copywriter at Teton Gravity Research

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$1,300 will get you Preferred Parking at this Utah Resort

1 month 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

1 month ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
10 minutes of Killer Heli Skiing with Todd Ligare-On the Hunt Parts 1 & 2

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Check Out Our Shop Follow 0 0 Views 4 Our man Todd Ligare has been on a tear lately, and now he's delivered the visual goods to show for it. Ligare has been a regular feature in TGR productions for some time now. Watch On the Hunt and it's not hard to see why. Hop in the heli and watch Todd carve big lines on even bigger mountains. Congrats on the double release, Todd! 164...
Interview with Amy Jane David: Connecting to the Land, Backcountry Skiing in June, and Nature’s Healing Power - The Way Back

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

We caught up with with TGR Optics athlete, pro skier, and outdoorswoman extraordinaire Amy Jane David to talk about her latest project, The Way Back. Heres what she had to say:NJ: The Way Back retraces your family’s history in Wyoming. How did learning more about your family’s homesteading past shape the experience? AJD: I’ve been interested in my family’s western heritage most of my life, so have held an appreciation for the past for a long time.
The First-Ever Ski Traverse Through Norway’s Untouched Loppa Region-Odyssey of Loppa

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Lisen Strøm and Thea Kopala Røhme have just pulled off an epic, four-day ski touring adventure through Norway’s wild and remote Loppa region, pushing themselves to the limit in spring 2024. They covered 62 kilometers and climbed 4,500 vertical meters in bone-chilling Arctic conditions, all while navigating terrain that had never been skied before.
Ski Mountaineers Bag First Descent on Mt Robson, Highest in Canadian Rockies

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Ski mountaineers Christina "Lusti" Lustenberger and Guillaume "Gee" Pierrel have made history with an unprecedented descent of Mount Robson (3,954 meters, 12,972 feet). On Sunday, February 16, 2025, the duo completed their climb and descent, making Lusti the first woman ever to ski the iconic peak. . "It was an incredibly challenging and exposed line, and the whole experience was pretty stressful.
Kai Jones: The Ski Phenom Who Signed with Red Bull at 13 | SnowBrains Podcast

2 months ago | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Few skiers can claim a career as meteoric as Kai Jones. Born into a legendary big-mountain skiing family and raised in iconic Jackson Hole, Jones has already achieved what most free-riders dream of. At just 13 years old, he signed with Red Bull, cementing his place as one of the sport’s brightest young stars. Kai sat down on the SnowBrains Podcast, to talk about his whirlwind career, the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, and what’s next for him.
Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain Injures Ski Patroller during Mitigation Work, Closes Resort following heavy snowfall

Feb 14, 2025 | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

Follow 0 0 Views 5 Press Release:At approximately 11:30 AM today, two Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol staff were caught in an avalanche on Lincoln Mountain.
5 Ski Resorts for Lift-Accessed Backcountry Skiing

Feb 11, 2025 | tetongravity.com | Nico Johnson

There's that old adage: earn your turns. But what if enjoying the backcountry didn't have to always mean grueling hours skinning uphill? It turns out that some of the best terrain in the world can be accessed right from resort gates. Here we have a list of the 5 best resorts for backcountry access. But before diving into which resorts offer such ease of access, we need a disclaimer.