OUR 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.
Our Events
 PerisherExplore the endless terrain, discover the hidden charms. Play! Fun is at every turn. Relax. Time to unwind and enjoy. Express yourself, it's your stage to inspire. Be challenged. Discover and develop your inner skills. Create experiences that will last a lifetime. Find out what Perisher is to you! | ||
 Mt HothamWe've got everything you need, right here. Outstanding ski and snowboarding terrain (for all abilities), first class resort facilities (including extensive ski-in ski-out accommodation options), and scenery that will take your breath away. | ||
 Wildlife WarriorsWildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd was established in 2002, initially by Steve and Terri Irwin, as a way to include and involve other caring people to support the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife – from the individual animal to an entire species. | ||
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Presented by World Expeditions the Banff Mountain Film Festival Australia showcases the best short films and documentaries from the International Banff Film Competition. The annual festival presents the best in mountain culture, sports and environmental films.
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Featured Athletes
 | Jenny Owens Ski Cross skier. Now that I have completed my 3rd season, I am ranked 5th in the World and have had 2 podiums finishes on the World Cup. The next 2 years leading into the Olympics will be very busy for me with training and competing. |
OUR PIONEERS
Say hello to the creative adventurers that we call Columbia Pioneers. Pushing the boundary between insanity and innovation, these men and women are redefining the way we look at the big wide open.
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Ozarks Sitters
It's a fast paced world. Sometimes it takes a deliberate approach to figure out how to slow things down. Way down. The Ozarks Sitters make it their purpose to seek out the quieter moments of the Greater Outdoors by celebrating the power of a good sit.
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Junkboarders
When you're passionate about skiing, it takes more than a lack of snow to keep you from making turns. Junkboarders turn discarded equipment into functional tools for riding the barley covered slopes of their local mountains, showing that all that stands between ingenuity and foolishness is a dusting of snow.
meet Justin Woods » 
Dan Heaton
Taking one-wheeled expeditions to new levels Dan Heaton pushes the limits of the unicycle straight into the heart of nature's sweetest single-track.
meet Dan Heaton »
Tanker Surfers
Riding the fast-moving wakes of massive oil tankers in Galveston Bay, this resourceful surfing trio doesn't wait for good waves — they head out, hunt them down, and then enjoy up to six miles of high-speed, nonstop swell.
meet the Tanker Surfers »
Tundra Golfers
Most people think of golf as a warm weather sport. To Jim and Paul, most people are quitters. To them golf isn't about pulling the flag, it's about planting it where greens are white and rules are tossed for uncharted fun. Arctic conditions? Must be tee time.
meet the Tundra Golfers »
Guerrilla Gardeners
Part green thumb, part green beret, the Guerrilla Gardeners take to the night to transform orphaned dirt patches into community-galvanizing gardens. Armed with spades and shovels, they spearhead a behind-the-scenes battle for urban beautification.
meet the Guerrilla Gardeners »
Gert Boyle
Our original pioneer, Gert not only sewed the first Columbia fishing vest — she turned a struggling company into an international success through sheer will, outright determination, and unparalleled passion. Her tough-as-nails exterior and innovative spirit are the inspiration for the Columbia Pioneers.
meet gert boyle »
