Action Sports Goes Mainstream

Teton Gravity Research nets two Emmy nominations for “Higher” film, in company with HBO, Showtime, and NFL Network

JACKSON, Wyo. (April 15, 2016)Global youth-culture media leader Teton Gravity Research (TGR), in partnership with Outside Television, has been nominated twice in this year’s Sports Emmy Awards for its original television series, “Higher TV,” about the adventures of world renowned snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The two nominations are for the categories of Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary and Outstanding Camera Work.

“Higher TV” is adapted from TGR’s film “Higher,” which is the third film in an engaging trilogy of narrative documentaries released over a span of six years. “Higher TV” episodes follow Jones’ human-powered exploration of remote mountain terrain. In the Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary category, TGR and Outside TV are competing with such prestigious nominees as HBO, the NFL Network, and Showtime. 

The camera team spent months camping in remote areas of the world—including Alaska and the Himalayas—enduring storms, cold weather, rigorous mountain climbs, and descents on skis and snowboards. Much of the film was captured using an advanced camera known as the Gyro Stabilized Systems (GSS) C520, which produces exceptionally stable, smooth footage. TGR uses GSS technology throughout its productions and has mastered the camera’s complex gimbal system. Contestants vying for the Outstanding Camera Work Emmy include ABC, the NFL Network, NBC, and HBO.

“The Higher project was our most ambitious to date,” says TGR CEO Todd Jones, who has been behind the lenses of TGR’s cameras for twenty years.  “The production challenges when camping remotely in a place like the Himalayas is unfathomable. Our team is charging equipment with solar power. The camera team is climbing 20,000-foot mountains with heavy packs to document Jones’ ascents and descents. We were flying the GSS camera system up to 25,000 feet to capture the magnitude of the environment. This was the hardest project we have ever undertaken, but the results were worth it all.”

Watch a preview of the nominated content on Outside Television →http://bit.ly/1qcGYHL.

About Teton Gravity ResearchTGR is the leading brand in adventure, action-sports, and youth-culture media, and provides world-class storytelling that has captivated audiences for more than 20 years. With a global, multi-channel footprint, a thriving millennial audience, award-winning multimedia film projects, a rapidly growing experiential platform, and unprecedented viral content, Teton Gravity Research is one of the fastest growing media brands on the planet. TGR is a proud member of 1% For The Planet, BICEP, Surfrider Foundation, IMBA, and Protect Our Winters. For more information on TGR, visit TetonGravity.com.