Higher on the Mountain - Straight Up Films (Skiing Video)
A different kind of winter sports movie from The DesLauriers Brothers and Straight Up Films. Featuring the lives and talents of: Jeremy Nobis
Scot Schmidt
Rick Armstrong
Jim Zellers
Megan Pishke
Jay Nelson With additional guest stars: Alex Lowe, Kasha Rigby, John Falkiner, Jenn Berg, Tommy Moe, Chris Davenport, Dean Cummings and more. Straight Up Films and Executive Director Rob DesLauriers boldly go where no ski/snowboard film company dares; into the lives and personalities of the stars who make their living in the mountains. World class backcountry skiing and snowboarding are featured along with alpine mountaineering and a ski expedition to Sibera. Join Rob as he exposes the underlying layers that make up these athletes and the realities that drive their lives. The film blends high action cinematography, in depth interviews and behind the scenes looks into the lives of the athletes. Hang with Scot Schmidt; family camping, dirt bike trail riding and suffering in icy snow caves. Get to know the real story of Jermey Nobis, why he quit the US Ski Team after the Lillihammer Olympics and how he set the skiing world on fire with his outreagous Alaskan descents. Visit with Jim Zellers as he balances elite mountaineering and fatherhood. Discover the commitment and passion of Megan Pischke, Jay Nelson and Rick Armstrong as they make sacrifices to pursue their passion in the mountains. Higher on the Mountain takes viewers on a journey with these heroes through some of the most beautiful and challenging mountain ranges of the world: The Altai Mountains of Russia: Experience expedition ski mountaineering at its absolute pinnacle. Scot Schmidt, Jim Zellers, Kasha Rigby, John Falkiner and Kit Katzenbach travel deep into the heart of Siberia in search of a mystical land of mountains, ice and snow. Freezing temperatures and gale force winds turn the climb into a fight for survival. The team perseveres, living for days in a snow cave at forty below zero and summit Mt. Belukha, the highest peak in Siberia and ski, telemark, snowboard off the flanks of the sacred mountain. The Passion of Free Riding: A tribute to all that is beautiful and breathtaking in big mountain free riding, this segment is a tour of our favorite spots with those who deserve the first tracks. Locations include Tahoe, Canada, The Alps, and Alaska with the most incredible ski and snowboard footage ever caught on film. This smorgasbord of eye candy features new schoolers Jenn Berg, Bryce Phillips, Adam DesLauriers, John Morrison, Jason Mack and more. Veterans Eric Pehota, Robb Boyd, Rob and Eric DesLauriers, Dean Cummings, Chris Davenport, Gordy Pifer, Jim Zellers and others find their version of big mountain, big air bliss.