daron rahlves : 8 videos

In season 5 episode 1 of Teton Gravity Research's web series Almost Live the TGR crew kicks their season off with the 5th annual International Pro Riders Workshop at Snowbird Mountain Resort. More than an avalanche safety class, this course goes over first aid and high-angle rescue scenarios that are vital to know when performing at a high level in the mountains. IPRW also serves as a team building environment for all TGR athletes to get on the same page before heading out into the field to f...

In season 5 episode 5 of Teton Gravity Research’s web series Behind The Line Daron Rahlves joins the TGR crew in the mountains of Alaska after years of racing with the US ski team. With three seasons of big mountain riding under his belt, Daron continues to impress the crew with his catlike reflexes and knack for recovering in hairy situations. Behind The Line is a series that features a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of Teton Gravity Research's 2012 ski and snowboard film,...

In Season 5 episode 4 of Teton Gravity Research’s Web series Behind The Line, Dash Longe scores a spot on TGR’s April Alaska trip to the Northern Chugach. Joining Sage Cattabriga-alosa and Daron Rahlves, Dash quickly learns what it takes to successfully ride the high consequence lines in Alaska and goes bigger than ever before. Behind The Line is a series that features a unique line, jump, or session from the filming of Teton Gravity Research's 2012 ski and snowboard film, The Dream Facto...

In episode 10 of Teton Gravity Research's Almost Live series the boys get back to their roots as they head into uncharted territory in the Northern Chugach. In cooperation with Silverton Mountain Guides the crew successfully opens up this new zone. After spending many hours mapping the terrain and evaluating the snowpack the boys get into the mix on a filthy spine wall. The "Almost Live" series takes you around the globe with the TGR production team and athletes. Get an inside look at what...

In this week's episode of Almost Live Chris Benchetler, Daron Rahlves and Dana Flahr explore the far Eastern part of Japan while chasing snow. Watch as they try to shop for food, drive around searching for terrain and build a jump near a pass to session. One For The Road Almost Live is a web series that follows the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. It provides insight into the lives of the world's top riders as we take an i...

In this week's episode of Almost Live, Daron Rahlves returns to Juneau, Alaska with Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ian McIntosh and the TGR crew. As Ian McIntosh describes, "He's got a lot of energy. He's really hungry, he wants to get after it and I had a wicked time charging lines with him." One For The Road Almost Live is a web series that follows the TGR production team and athletes around the globe as they shoot their 2011 ski film, One For The Road. It provides insight into the lives of the...

Making a ski movie is a constant battle of conditions, terrain and travel. Our season began by driving all over the country chasing down handrails, as it continued, "global warming" and inconsistent snowfall patterns became our biggest obstacle. This made us quickly learn that we had to be on-call, ready to be anyplace at any time. From greasing handrails in New York to perfect conditions in Alaska, our crew was there at a moments notice. Often it meant waking up at 6 am and digging for hours...

Down Days is a documentary that follows the lifestyle, thoughts, and emotions of the big mountain extreme skier. The journey takes us on a month long film shoot in Haines, Alaska. Learn what it takes to be a professional skier who battles increasing risks to satisfy sponsors and progress the sport, while conquering Alaska's infamous weather conditions. Experience this emotional roller coaster through the unique perspective of the people involved in making it all happen, from the heli guides t...