Pioneers

These human beings are our favorite brand of bold: ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They fly in the face of convention, throw caution to the wind and charge into the great outdoors with the kind of abandon that inspires greatness in everyone around them. Their passion is refreshing, their energy is galvanizing. Meet the Columbia Pioneers.

Columbia Experts

Meet Columbia's extended family. Having a team of highly talented outdoor athletes and adventurers is like having an entire army of older siblings on hand. A little faster, a little bit stronger, but always ready to help lead the way into new territory.

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Kayak Kevin

About "KAYAK" KEVIN WHITLEY

Meet “Kayak” Kevin Whitley, the first kayak fisherman to be awarded Expert Saltwater Angler status by the state of Virginia. And the first to do it twice. But Kevin hasn’t limited himself to catching trophy fish in his beloved Chesapeake. He’s completed several trips over hundreds of miles, including an 1800-mile, four-and-a-half-month trip from Pensacola to Norfolk. It’s his passion for adventure, his love for his sport, and his simple love for the outdoors that make Kevin a pioneer.