Experts

Meet Columbia's extended family. Having a crew of highly talented outdoor athletes and adventurers like this is kind of like having a fleet of brothers and sisters. They might be a little faster or stronger, but they lead by example. They remind us that it’s not how fast you go or how far, it’s that you go.

Trail

Southern Yosemite
Mountain Guides

SYMG are the cream of the crop of Yosemite guides, bringing years of knowledge and a love of adventure to their jobs.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Graham Watanabe

With World Cup wins and a spot on the US Olympic team on his resume, Graham Watanabe is a serious threat on the snowboardcross scene.

Jeff Annetts

Heli-skiing, paragliding and kayaking: Jeff Annetts lives for his connection to the thrills of the Greater Outdoors.

Jeremy Benson

Jeremy Benson doesn't spend much time at resorts, preferring the big steeps and challenges of the backcountry.

Kevin Quinn

Founder of one of the most recognized heli-ski operations in the biz, Kevin Quinn is no stranger to the world's biggest peaks.

Charlotte Moats

Former Junior Olympic Gold Medalist, Charlotte Moats has nabbed freeskiing podiums at the World Heli Challenge, the World Tour of Freeskiing and more.

Kristina Koznick

As a three-time Olympic team member and five-time National Slalom Champion with 20 World Cup podium finishes to her name, Kristina Koznick lights up the slopes.

Jamie Pierre

This powder junkie is a sucker for waist-deep turns and the occasional cliff jump (he soared a record-setting 255 off of one in 2006).

Drew Stoecklein

Big mountain free-skiing style and originality landed this Montana native a 4th place finish at the Subaru US Freeskiing World Tour in 2005.

Fishing

Conway Bowman

Famous for his skills landing sharks on fly gear, Conway Bowman is a true open-water expert.

Matt Watson

Known for his bold and sometimes outrageous feats of fishing skill, New Zealander Matt Watson has a way with the fish.

George Poveromo

A legendary saltwater angling authority and host of ESPN2's George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing.

Collegiate Bass

Meet the next generation of bass masters. These collegiate fisherman blend passion and skill to land the lunkers.

Greg Poland

Bonefish beware: Champion angler and accomplished fishing fanatic Greg Poland takes charge of the hook and line.

Cycling

Team HTC-Columbia

With 42 riders from 18 nations, the #1 team in the world is both broad and deep. Check out our selection of a few of these incredible athletes.

Andre Greipel

Known in the team as the strongest man on earth, Andre has amazing physical power and was able to turn that into many results in 2009.

Mark Cavendish

No one is faster than the "Man From Manx". When it comes to a sprint finish, Cav delivers with rare speed and raw power.

Vicente Reynes

Funny, dedicated and fast, Vincente loves the Classics and is focused on winning one.

Emilia Fahlin

Swedish National Champion at only 20-years old, Emilia is a young rider on the rise.

Craig Lewis

A young rider with great climbing talent, Craig was US National road and criterium champion in 2006. Look out for his name!

Columbia Pioneers

Say hello to the Pioneers of the Greater Outdoors: ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Flying in the face of convention, throwing caution to the wind and charging into the great outdoors with an abandon that inspires everyone around them.

MEET THE PIONEERS »

Team HTC-Columbia

About Team HTC-Columbia

Columbia Sportswear proudly sponsors Team HTC-Columbia, a top-ranked professional cycling team and winner of six stages at the 2008 Tour de France. The team is poised for continued success during our second year of support, and the riders share your passion for enjoying the Greater Outdoors every day.

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