“As this film is coming out now, the energy and vibe is resonating more deeply than it would have prior to the pandemic,” says Holt. The story (and plight) of the ski industry’s hidden gem resorts and underdogs is one that’s always well received, but it’s bound to hit even closer to home after two ski seasons plagued by a pandemic, which forced more skiers to stick closer to home and discover (or rediscover) the mom and pop hills in their backyard. Related: This unassuming Vermont ski area is the East’s new adventure mecca “Big corporate ski resorts are pricing out large portions of skiers and snowboarders, making these more affordable mountains even more vital.” “The passion that goes into running these resorts is felt by everyone who takes the lift up and enjoys the ride down,” says Doug Fish, founder of the Indy Pass. Now in its third season, this affordable multi-resort season pass has grown to include 74 independent ski resorts across North America (plus four in Japan), including the 12 Eastern and Northwest areas featured in “In Pursuit of Soul.” To bring this project to the masses, TGR partnered with the Indy Pass, perhaps the staunchest supporter of independently owned and operated resorts across the country since its inception in 2018. Related: There’s way more skiing at this Idaho resort than just powdery glades “But it does sound the alarm to remember that there is something important to an independent vibe and an independent culture, and we can’t lose sight of that. “I don’t think of this film as a diss or mega callout of what the big conglomerates are doing,” says Holt. The film highlights 12 independently owned and operated ski areas in New England and the Northwest, delving into their rich histories, their contributions to ski culture, and their struggle to survive in the face of corporate-run mega resorts and increased homogenization of ski areas across the country. I just think they’re a really important part of the fabric of our industry.” Watch: “In Pursuit of Soul” TrailerĪnd that free-spirited, indy vibe is what “In Pursuit of Soul” is all about. I love the culture and the vibe of those places. “I’ve always just gravitated towards the free-spirited, indy-style mountains. “The idea of independent mountain resorts has always been important to me,” says Holt, who grew up back East and learned to ski at N.H.’s Black Mountain, featured in the film. Instead, this new short film produced by Drew Holt and directed by Jeremy Grant shines a light on a more humble side of our sport: The mom and pop ski hills across the country, and the skiers and riders who call these fiercely independent resorts home. And TGR’s home mountain, Jackson Hole, which usually plays a starring role in the company’s films, is noticeably absent. There’s no high-flying action or crazy cliff drops for one.
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Teton Gravity Research’s newest ski movie “In Pursuit of Soul,” just dropped, and it’s a bit of a departure from the production company’s usual ski flicks. Get access to everything we publish when you
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