“Anomaly’ presents daring snowboarding, skiing achievements
Teton Gravity Research showcases daredevil pro athletes in new film
By Lindsay Oldfield, contributing writer
Posted on November 9, 2006

Get ready to take a front-row seat to witness some of the most dangerous ski tricks ever performed. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Teton Gravity Research will launch “Anomaly,” its latest 60-minute highdefinition ski and snowboard film in Grafton-Stovall Theatre.

The Anomaly Film Tour showcases astounding abilities of today’s top winter athletes as they test the limits of what is humanly possible. The bravest skiers and snowboarders will embark on some of the most intense adventures across the globe, traveling to some of the world’s largest and most difficult untracked mountain terrains in locations such as Alaska, Aspen, Switzerland, British Columbia, Japan and France.

Teton Gravity Research is the premier action sports entertainment and production team in the United States, which consists of many of the top-recognized professional athletes. Watch in awe as skiers and snowboarders Jeremy Jones continues his daredevil adventures in Alaska, Chris Collins masters a triple back flip, and Jamie Pierre survives a worldrecord 25-story free fall. (Think of this as jumping off the roof of 12 of your houses piled on top of one another!)

Even if you’re not interested in the sport of skiing, the ability to witness these shocking endeavors will still be a remarkable experience. Their stunts and free-falls will leave audiences in awe as they perform risky feats. The tour allows its viewers personal insight into the minds of these talented skiers as they bravely dare fearful, astonishing tricks.

“In Italy and France I skied off some 1,000-plus-foot cliffs,” said skier Erick Roner when asked to share his most memorable moments during his career.

TGR has produced 18 internationally known and award-winning films such as “Soul Purpose” and ”High Life” and has even filmed for national commercials such as Nissan, Energizer, Sprite and Gatorade. The company also works closely with the industry’s top publications: Outside Magazine, Surfer, Ski Magazine, National Geographic Adventure and Sports Illustrated.

Its team consists of both men and women who have become close friends after skiing at some of the most amazing places in the world while getting paid for it.
Skier Dylan Hood said he sometimes doesn’t feel like a professional.

“I look around and see the people I am skiing next to, and then I feel pro, because of them,” Hood said.

Tickets for the show cost $5 and all the proceeds go toward the preservation of outdoor areas. UREC’s adventure program is promoting the event, and adventure graduate assistant Brian Ricketts said “Anomaly” is worth seeing.

“It’s going to be awesome,” Ricketts said. “We get to watch a great film and help protect our local outdoor areas all at the same time.”

The event is being sponsored by Function Four Sports, which will be giving away free prizes. The film certainly gives credibility to its name, “Anomaly,” as it provides a departure from the ordinary and regular form of skiing.

If you’re interested in watching intense skiing and snowboarding that will get your adrenaline pumping, make sure to check out “Anomaly”  Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Grafton-Stovall Theatre.