Getting the Ball Rolling at Jackson Hole!

Thus far it has been a slow start to the season as far as snow fall is concerned. As the years have gone it seems like starting to film doesn’t happen till the end of January into February. At this point I was thinking we were starting in the North Cascades, but then I saw the “Snow Lab” on the TGR site and saw 18 inches had fallen. Called the boys, booked a ticket and 12 hours later was on my way to the airport headed to Jackson, as well as starting a month long trip for filming.

Jackson Hole is by far the most intense resort to ski in and out of. Not skiing there for over 6 years or so was a much needed kick start for me. In the past we would pass through there on the way up to Canada to warm up. It was what was expected, deep powder snow. Right out of the gates it was filming with an early up Tram ride, which would be the only ride of the day. Heading out and hiking for the lines or hiking pillow drops in the trees was the routine. Good times with a full crew of cameras and athletes.

I was stoked to get back at it in Jackson, going to places I had never skied, but only seen in the films. Watched fellow skiers Cody Townsend, Todd Ligare, Erik Roner, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, and Rachel Burkes sending it for the week I was there. Here are a few pics, check out the gallery as well as TGR’s “Live from the field” for some action.