US
Freeskiing Open: The 2004 U.S. Freeskiing Open in Vail, Colo.,
is freeskiing’s most prestigious event. With over 300 athletes competing
in four different disciplines—slopestyle, superpipe, skiercross
and big air— the open has proven to be the showcase for freesking’s
top stars and most promising up-and-comers alike. www.usfreeskiingopen.com
Production assistance for this segment provided by Transworld Sports
Special thanks: Transworld Sports
Philips
US Open of Snowboarding: For the past 20 years, the world's top
riders have religiously flocked to southern Vermont each March to battle
it out on Stratton Mountain’s hallowed slopes with one goal in mind—to
take home the coveted US Open championship crown. Over the years, the
time-tested US Open has proudly maintained its “by riders, for riders”
mentality, has never lost the grass-roots, fun feel that has defined it
since day one and has remained the most important gathering of the year
for the global snowboarding community. www.usopen-snowboarding.com
Production assistance for this segment provided by Echo Entertainment
Special thanks: Burton
Ouray
Ice Festival: The Ouray Ice Festival is an interactive climbers’
rendezvous dedicated to the celebration of the spirit of ice climbing.
The climbing competition has become the marquee event of the ice climbing
world. www.ourayicefestival.com
Production assistance for this segment provided by Cooper Creative
Special thanks: Erin Eddy and the Ouray Ice Park
Snowmobile
Hill Climb: Snow King rises 1,500 vertical feet above the town
of Jackson, Wyo. The hill climb course follows a route that near the summit
reaches nearly a 45-degree angle. Hill climbers who lose it on the upper
reaches of the course often tumble hundreds of feet back downhill. www.snowdevils.org
Production assistance for this segment provided by TGR and Big Bang Productions
Special thanks: Jackson Hole Snowdevils
Jeep
King of the Mountain: Celebrating its 11th anniversary season,
the Jeep King of the Mountain Series is the most prestigious professional
snow racing series in the world. Competitors compete head to head while
trying to capture the King of the Mountain title for their country. The
event features the most elite skiers and snowboarders of the sport, and
carries with it a rich history of past Olympic champions. www.jeepskiing.com
Production assistance for this segment provided by Eclipse Television
and Sports Marketing
Special thanks: Eclipse Television and Sports Marketing
Teton
Gravity Research: TGR will take us into the backcountry and around
the world to cover epic first descents and cliff drops 20 stories tall
and interviews with some of the legends of the adventure sports world.
The Jeep World of Adventure Sports will showcase exclusive segments from
award-winning filmmakers that will amaze and inspire even the most seasoned
action sports athletes and adventurers. www.tetongravity.com
Production assistance for this segment provided by Teton Gravity Research,
Tate MacDowell, Sasha Motivala, Big Band Productions
Special thanks: Teton Gravity Research
COMING SOON:
Teva
Mountain Games: Outdoor adventure athletes from around the world
converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail, Colo., to compete in six
sports and 11 disciplines, including kayaking, rafting, adventure racing,
climbing, mountain biking and trail running.
Air date: August 7.
Cheyenne
Round the World Record Attempt: Modern day adventurer Steve Fossett
and crew attempt a round-the-world record in one of the fastest and most
technically advanced sailboats on planet Earth.
Air date: May 22.
The
Raid: The Raid is adventure racing’s original and most
prestigious event franchise, encompassing five events on five continents
and the sport’s most competitive teams. We will follow the contending
teams on “the Road to the Raid.”
Air dates: May 22, August 7 and December 4.
Team
Bacardi Silver and the SBI Series: These are some of the fastest
and largest offshore power boats in the world. With a maximum length of
50 feet, F-16 jet canopies and up to four engines producing more than
4,800 HP, these boats can reach record- breaking speeds upwards of 200
mph. The Jeep World of Adventure Sports will follow Team Bacardi behind
the scenes as they prepare for and compete in one of Florida’s premier
power boating events.
Air Date: August 7.
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