SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 78 | Kai Jones – The Youngest Pro Skier on the Planet This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Kai Jones has been in Teton Gravity Research films since he was 11 years old. He went pro at 12, signing with Red Bull, one of the most sought-after athlete sponsors in the world. He is now a mere 18 years old, yet he is one of the […] Backcountry Podcast | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
LÉ BENT Welcomes 17-Year-Old Kai Jones to The Pro Team, Teasing Upcoming Release of Promodel Sock Jones joins legends like Cody Townsend, Xavier De Le Rue, and Elyse Saugstead, who have crafted award-winning products with the brand. LÉ BENT, makers of next-to-skin performance apparel, is proud to welcome freeskier Kai Jones to the brand’s pro team. The 17-year-old, known for his jaw-dropping film segments in Teton Gravity Research films, joins Cody Townsend, Xavier De Le Rue, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 7, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 16-Year-Old Skier Kai Jones Has the Season of a Lifetime Before Breaking Both Legs 16-year-old skier Kai Jones had the season of his life before it was cut short by a freak accident in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Watch as Kai skis big lines, send crazy tricks in natural terrain, and straightlines the biggest couloir of his life… plus a little cameo from 2023 Kings & Queens of Corbets Champion Colby Stevenson. […] SnowBrains | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Teenage Sensation Kai Jones Straightlines 1,000-Foot Couloir in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry On February 17, 2023, in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, backcountry, 16-year-old Kai Jones dropped into a 1000-foot couloir. Related: [VIDEO] Lucky Escape for Owen Leeper After Getting Caught in Avalanche in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry With no trail map and limited beta on snow conditions, width/length of the couloir, or the line, Kai drops in and solves the problem by […] SnowBrains | November 10, 2023 0 Comments
[REVIEW] TGR’s New “Legend Has It” Ski and Snowboard Film Ski movies: a surefire way to get your mind thinking about snow and your heart ready for winter. After attending the Teton Gravity premier of Legend Has It at Salt Lake City’s Red Butte Gardens last night, I can say that I’m officially stoked and impatiently waiting for the winter ahead. The film sure did the trick. The Salt Lake […] Martin Kuprianowicz | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Legends In The Making: Kai Jones It’s hard to believe that ‘Legend Has It’ is Kai Jones’ fifth TGR film. The 16-year-old freeskiing prodigy exploded onto the scene and since his debut, he’s captivated global audiences with his supernatural skiing skills. Undoubtedly unique, Kai’s legendary story continues to unfold before our eyes, as he simultaneously calls his own personal legends his peers. TGR’s 28th annual snow […] SnowBrains | September 11, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Pro-Skier Kai Jones Out Of Wheelchair Nine weeks ago Kai Jones suffered a horrific double knee injury while skiing in the backcountry in Jackson Hole, WY. Kai broke both his knees at the growth plate and both legs required several pins, putting the 17-year-old prodigy in a wheelchair for nine weeks. Related: Kai Jones Injured in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry and Extracted by Search and Rescue Teams […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 7, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Kai Jones Gives Update Chronicling his Journey Since Injury in March About a month and a half ago, 16-year-old professional skier Kai Jones suffered the worst injury of his career. Related: Kai Jones Injured in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry and Extracted by Search and Rescue Teams Now he has a video update on his Instagram account outlining what’s happened since the injury. He is clearly motivated to get back on the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 24, 2023 0 Comments
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