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.

• Fishing

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    Matt Watson
    Known for his bold and sometimes outrageous feats of fishing skill, New Zealander Matt Watson has a way with the fish.
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    George Poveromo
    A legendary saltwater angling authority and host of ESPN2's George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing.
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    Collegiate Bass
    Meet the next generation of bass masters. These collegiate fisherman blend passion and skill to land the lunkers.
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    Greg Poland
    Bonefish beware: Champion angler and accomplished fishing fanatic Greg Poland takes charge of the hook and line.

• Skiing

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    Jeff Annetts
    Heli-skiing, paragliding and kayaking: Jeff Annetts lives for his connection to the thrills of the Greater Outdoors.
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    Jeremy Benson
    Jeremy Benson doesn't spend much time at resorts, preferring the big steeps and challenges of the backcountry.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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).
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    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.

• Cycling

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    Team Columbia-HTC
    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.
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    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.
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    Kim Kirchen
    From Classics to the yellow jersey, this talented all-around rider from Luxembourg knows how to win.
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    Edvald Boasson Hagen
    Off the bike he may be quiet and shy, but on the bike he’s a rising start who knows how to win.
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    Marcus Burghardt
    A Tour de France stage winner in ’08, Burghardt is a workhorse teammate who can shine on his own as well.
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    Kate Bates
    Kate’s talent lies on both the road and the track: a former track world champion, in 2009 she’s focusing solely on the road.
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    Vicente Reynes
    Funny, dedicated and fast, Vincente loves the Classics and is focused on winning one.
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    Emilia Fahlin
    Swedish National Champion at only 20-years old, Emilia is a young rider on the rise.
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    Craig Lewis
    A young rider with great climbing talent, Craig was US National road and criterium champion in 2006. Look out for his name!