Todd Jones is a cofounder of Teton Gravity Research and has been instrumental shaping in freeskiing as a sport. He tells us about the origins of TGR and the importance of being adaptable to changing times and technology. We also talk about the importance of increasing inclusivity in the mountains, his famous family and…
Rian Zetzer is making a name for herself on huge backflip at a time. Originally from Montana we talk about developing her skills competing in Moguls. She had 5 knee surgeries from ages 9 -15 not from moguls but because a horse fell on her. We talk about her influences and becoming a full…
Parkin Costain has been quietly grinding to become one of the best skiers in game. We talk about filming with him dad, getting a spot in the yearly TGR movie, his desire to be a two sport athlete, building potato guns in Alaska and his love for fireworks!
Griffin Post is a staple in the yearly TGR films but there’s a lot about him you probably don’t know. He made his name competing on the US Freeskiing Tour, winning twice. He has a master’s degree in Marketing which he uses working for Kastle Skis. He’s writing a screenplay and also tells us he’s…
Todd Ligare and Amie Engerbretson have had a busy fall. The two of them have been traveling around ski towns in the West with their Powtown Revival Film Tour. The two of them are lovers of ski culture and they wanted to create a free, community-focused event that presented unique films that also reflected the…
Wiley Miller returns to the LPP to talk about his new documentary film, A Connection to Gravity. It’s a behind the scenes story of Wiley’s life and career highlighting the impact his mom has had on him and her current battle with ALS. We also talk about his home of Montana, getting his commercial pilot’s…
Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet are co-founders of Black Crows Skis. They joined me on call from their Black Crows shop in the middle of Paris. The guys talk about how the idea for the brand got started with a mutual interest in filling a need they saw for skiing in Europe. They also discuss…
Simon Shave and Clay Mitchell are CK9 Studios and are the hottest filmmakers in the biz right now. I’m talking specifically about movie making skills obviously. Originally called the Seadawgs, the duo grew up together as friends in Nelson, BC. After doing their own things for a while in their 20’s, they reunited with the…
Sam Kuch returns to the LPP freshly minted as the IF3 Male Standout Skier of the Year. He stopped by the Low Pressure Podcast Studios to talk about what’s changed in his life in the 3 years since he was last on the show including winning awards, firefighting, learning to paraglide and touring the country…
If you’re impressed by Cole Richardson as a skier, there’s a chance you’ll be more impressed with Cole as a person. The 20-year-old from Canmore, Alberta has, in a very short period of time, made himself known on the mountain but there’s more to him than you think. In this conversation, we learn that Cole…