PORTLAND, Maine, August 9, 2007---Jeep_® World of Adventure Sports (JWOAS), an action and adventure sports series, will air Saturday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.  Host Pat Parnell of NBC Sports travels to Camp Jeep to present the fifth episode of the season.  For more information, please visit www.WorldofAdventureSports.com 

The next episode will feature:

·          Brad Ludden, widely considered to be one of the top adventure athletes and professional kayakers in the world.  His amazing passion for his sport - over 100 first descents in over 40 countries- is matched only by that for his charitable organization, First Descents, which utilizes action sports to offer young adults with cancer outdoor experiences that will forever change their lives

·          Yadin Nicol, one of the top surf exports from Southwest Australias remote Margaret River. The young Aussie will share his goal of reaching the WCT (World Championship Tour) and inspiring young surfers currently attempting to rise through the ranks in this highly competitive arena. This segment features exclusive clips from the soon to be released film Hurley Sound and Vision .

·          JWOAS travels through the island of Manhattan, via the art of Parkour a distinctive form of passing any obstacle, using only the possibilities of the human body.  The event is a free-run starting at the most Northern Tip of the Island and continuing all the way to Battery Park!

·          Camp Jeep: An event that brings enthusiasts from around the country to convene for a variety of outdoor activities, live music, and of course, the opportunity to test and flaunt their 4-wheeling skills. 

·          Experience the Snake Pit, an innovative new design formed in the minds of mountain bikers Aaron Chase and Kyle Strait and brought to life in the foothills of British Columbia. Made of a an in-ground dirt course featuring a snake run combined with hips, jumps, rock features and more; for those who rode it this was the ultimate dream come true.

JWOAS 2007 broadcast schedule on NBC:

August 11, 3:30 p.m. (ET)

September 8, 2:00 p.m. (ET)

October 6, 4:00 p.m. (ET)

December 16, 1:30 p.m. (ET)

JWOAS 2007 broadcast dates on Universal HD:

September 7

September 21

October 5

October 26

November 16

December 28

Please check local listings for broadcast schedule.  All times are Eastern and show times are subject to change

About Jeep_® World of Adventure Sports

Jeep_® World of Adventure Sports (JWOAS) is a television series created and produced by sports marketing firm, Aura360, NBC and the Jeep brand.  Featuring an array of adrenaline-inspired feats, athlete profiles and sports events from around the world, JWOAS gives an unparalleled behind the scenes look at the world of extreme adventure.  Sponsors include Columbia Sportswear, Garmin and Energizer. For more details, please visit www.WorldofAdventureSports.com or www.Jeep.com.