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Former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion, veteran of 9
World Extreme Skiing Championships and 21 Warren Miller Films

Chris Anthony is a Colorado native and longtime Vail resident. For a good portion of his life, Chris competed at an international level, as well as traveled as an athlete and on-screen personality with the Warren Miller Film Team. Chris has filmed with the legendary action sports production company for 21 years and continues to do so currently. His feats are displayed in the annual Warren Miller feature film as well as numerous television programs and documentaries such as “Warren Miller Global Adventures.” Between film shoots and sponsor appearances Chris manages specialized ski programs under his company “Chris Anthony Adventures” in Alaska, Italy and Colorado. Additionally, Chris co-hosts the, “Camp of the Superstars” every August in Portillo, Chile.

Recently Chris founded his Youth Initiative Project. The goal of the initiative is to seek out well-established, reputable and experienced youth or young adult oriented charitable organizations that have similar goals. These organizations must provide education, confidence and community building opportunities. Through such alliances with his initiative, Chris hopes to expand the curriculum of the organizations existing design by utilizing assets he has obtained throughout his career. Chris provides the charitable organizations with another marketing tool to positively accomplish their own missions, while reaching a greater number of youth.

For the last 21 years, Chris Anthony has traveled as a member of the Warren Miller Film Team, freelanced for several publications, co-authored a guide book, been commissioned to write a screenplay, hosted and produced television programming, started a consulting and guide business, and given substantial time to a variety of charities. In 1991 Chris was named a youth Ambassador for the State of Colorado. As a youth Ambassador Chris was sent on a cultural exchange to the Prefecture of Yamagata, Japan.

Chris travels around the world with the Warren Miller film crew, which has taken him from Iran to Ecuador to China, with numerous stops in between. The experiences have been amazing, and sometimes border on the unusual especially for a civilian and most definitely for a professional skier. During his travels, Chris has spent time training with the U.S. Marine Corps at their training facility in Bridgeport, Nevada, has been shipped off with the U.S. Navy on the USS Nimitz as it was being deployed to the Persian Gulf.

On snow since the age of one, Chris broke away from skiing long enough to reach the international ranks of the cycling world, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, studied for a period of time at USC film school, as well as wrote two screenplays. These accomplishments opened many exciting doors for Chris. In 1994 he found himself training and serving as motivator to three-time Tour De France Champion Greg Lemond. He also had the opportunity to work with producer/director and actor Michael Douglas. Chris interned with Mr. Douglas and his partner Steven Reuther as they laid the groundwork for Douglas/Reuther Productions, a major film production company at Paramount Studios.

In 1997 Chris was appointed to the Colorado Speakers Bureau. In October of 1998 Chris was hired to design, direct and select athletes for the first nationally syndicated speedcross race aired on CBS. The inaugural event took place successfully in Mammoth, California on January 9th 1999.

This season Chris will continue to work with Warren Miller Entertainment, promoting and serving as emcee for the 61st annual film as well as appearing in various documentaries, television and instructional DVDs.

Additionally, Chris will continue his roll for a ninth year as a spokesperson for the “5th Grade Passport Program”, a product of Colorado Ski Country. His obligations for the program include visiting schools and speaking to youth about setting goals and achieving their dreams through an adventure oriented, multi-media presentation. Recently Chris utlized these school visits to assist another a local nonprofit, SOS OUTREACH, a, which is focused on building character in youth through adventure. This year, Chris will also team up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Denver and numerous other youth oriented programs.

Presently, Chris continues to conquer new mountainous terrain while evolving his commitment to his Youth Initiative Project, in addition to writing, film projects, and managing adventure camps. Chris shares his adventurous and outdoor lifestyle with the world by passing on innovative ideas as a heli-skiing guide, journalist, consultant, and motivational speaker through Chris Anthony Adventures.

Chris with Training Partners Eric Archer and Fozzy

This season Chris has continued working with Warren Miller Entertainment, promoting and serving as emcee for the 59th addition of their annual film as well as appearing in the new television series, "Warren Miller's Global Adventure".

Chris also serves as spokesperson for the "5th Grade Passport Program", a product of Colorado Ski Country. His obligations include touring the Colorado school system and speaking to elementary school children about setting goals and achieving dreams. Recently Chris has been named the spokesperson for SOS Outreach. A youth program targeted at getting young adults outdoors and onto the slopes.

Presently, Chris continues to conquer new terrain in the backcountry while becoming more familiar with the old. This is a lifestyle he shares with the world by passing on innovative ideas as a heli guide, journalist, consultant and motivational speaker.

PROFILE

1975

Youngest competitor in National Freestyle Championships.

1982,83,84

Ranked first Nationally in Downhill for age group.
Named to the Regional Development Team.

1983

Ranked fifth World Wide for age group - Downhill

1983 - 88

Attended Alpine Senior Nationals. -Attended U.S. Ski Team Training Camps.
U.S. Regional Team.

1987

Aspen World Cup.
U.S. Ski Team Training Group.
U. S. Regional Team.

1988

U.S. Ski Team Camps.

1989

Forerunner, 1989 World Downhill Championship.
Trainer for U.S. Ski Team Regional fall camp.

1990

Selected to the Warren Miller Ski Team.
Film: "Extreme Winter".

1991

Selected as an Ambassador by the State of Colorado.(Sent to Japan as a representative of Colorado ski Industry)
Film: Warren Miller

1992

World Extreme Skiing Championships.
HardCorps Skier Challenge - 1st place.
Full Certification P.S.I.A.

1993

World Extreme Skiing Championships 14th.
HardCorps Skier Challenge - 3rd.
Film: Warren Miller's "Black Diamond Rush".
Film: Nick Nixon's "Alpine Rapture".

1994

World Extreme Skiing Championships - 13th
World Technical Championships. (9th Bumps),
Film: Warren Miller, "Vertical Reality".
Film: Nick Nixon Productions "Slave to the Season"
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

1997

World Extreme Skiing Championships - 6th
Vail Extreme Skiing Workshops
Named Captain of Spyder's Off Piste Team
Film: Warren Miller Ent. "Endless Winter"
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

1996

Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion!
Day One Champion World Extreme Skiing Championships
Third in Team Standings at World Technical Championships (top ten results in every category)
Film: Warren Miller's "Snowriders"
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

1997

World Extreme Championships
New Zealand Extreme Championships - 5th
Film: Snowriders II - location Kazakstan
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

1998

World Extreme Skiing Champ - 11th
Alaskan Championships - 4th
Canadian Extreme Skiing Championships
Film: Warren Miller's "Freeriders"
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

1999 - 00

Warren Miller Ski Team Summitted Cotopoxi, Ecuador(19,385ft) to be featured in the 50th Anniversary of Warren Miller film.
Warren Miller Global Adventures Outdoor Life Network.
World Extremes Skiing - 4th
Warren Millerï¿½s "FiFTY"
Loard of the Boards skiercross, Homewood California 4th
Spokesperson, Colorado Ski Country's 5th Grade SkierPassport Program
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

2001

Warren Miller Team "Iran Expedition" Film "Cold Fusion"
Semi Finals US Open Skiercross
Skiing Magazine's Private Lesson's Demonstrator
Skiing Magazines Super Hero Ski Test
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

2002

US Mens 24 Hour Team (injured in Training Aspen)
Skiing Magazine Ski Test
Warren Miller Film Team sent to the Marines Winter Warfare Training Camp
Filming, Mike Wiegles for Warren Miller Film "STORM"
Named as Legend to the American Ski Classic
Wrote and poised for "Private Lessons" Skiing Magazine
Color commentator For Vail Speed-Cross.
Film: "STORM"
* Skied the entire year with a blown ACL. Operated on May 8, 02
EMCEE Warren Miller Tour

2003

Emcee for 9th consecutive year of Warren Miller Film Tour "Storm"
(Over sixty stops, 100,000 people, over 30 radio and television appearances)
Co-Captain Colorado Freeride Team
Spokesperson Colorado Ski Countries' 5th Grade Passport Program (15 school visits)
Held first annual Silverton Backcountry Adventure Camp
Film shoot Valbruna Italy (Did most of the ground work for shoot)
American Ski Classic
Jimmie Heuga Legend (Fundraiser for MS)
SKIING MAGAZINE test Team
Summer: - Australian Promotional Tour, Colorado Ski Country, United Airlines and Warren Miller Ent. First Descents Kayak Camps
Film: "Journey"

2004 - 05

Emcee for the 10th consecutive year of the Fall Warren Miller Tour ( Over sixty stops, 100,000 people, over 30 radio and television appearances)
50 Million Media Impression
Spokesperson Colorado Ski Countries' 5th Grade Passport Program (15 school visits)
Held 2nd annual Silverton Backcountry Adventure Camp
Held First Annual Italian Ski and Wine Tour, Valbruna Italy
SKIING Magazine Test Team
American SKi Classic Legend
Aspen NESPA Awards "Runner Up"
CHRIS ANTHONY ADVENTURES
expands Camps in Itay, Alaska and Silverton Colorado
Film: "Impact"

2005 - 06

Named to the Grand Marnier Factory Team
Australia Promotional Tour
NESPA AWARD "Runner Up"
Distinguished Visitor to speak on the USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier
Emcee for the 11th consecutive year of the Fall Warren Miller Tour "Higher Ground"( Over sixty stops, 100,000 people, over 30 radio and television appearances)
Spokesperson Colorado Ski Countries' 5th Grade Passport Program (15 school visits)
SKIING Magazine Test Team
American SKi Classic Legend
Aspen NESPA Awards "Runner Up"
Competed in Arctic Man for Warren Miller
Film: "Higher Ground"

2006-2007

American Ski Classic Ford Cup Champion
Emcee for National Tour " Warren Miller's PLAYGROUND"
Appeared in "Off The Grid" - Numerous media commitments
Spokesperson ambassador for 5th Grade Passport Program
Ambassador for the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
Raised over $80,000 for various charities.
Grand Marnier Factory Team
TV Appearances on "Wild Destinations", "Top to Bottom", "Storm Chasers", "Fitting In"
Hosted "Warren Miller Experience" for the second year - Steamboat Springs
Hosted Quick Tips on RSN
Co-authored a guide book "Dream Season"
Chris Anthony Adventures completes it most successful season.

2008-2009

Appeared in Warren Miller's Children of Winter. The segment took Chris to Leadville Colorado to participate in the annual event of Ski Joring. You Tube: Chris Anthony Crash.
Emcee for National Warren Miller Tour, Warren Miller's "Children of Winter"
Spokesperson Ambassador for 5th Grade Passport Program
Team Vail
Ambassador for the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
Ambassador & consulting trip to Jundushan ski area Just outsdie Beijing China
Raised over $100,000 for various charities.
Filmed with the Warren Miller Team in North Western China / Mongolia for "Dynasty"
Hosted Quick Tips on RSN as well as random go to on air co-host
Australian Promotional Tour.
C0-host www.80skiparty.com for the E.P.I.C Foundation.
Started up his first steps towards designing the Chris Anthony Adventures Youth Marketing Initiative, LLC. Where as he will be utilizing his momentum of working in the Youth Arena and creating partnerships with several 501c programs as well as Colorado Ski Country.
Chris Anthony Adventures camps completes another successful year.

2009-2010

Appeared in Warren Miller's "Dynasty" location Northern China
Emcee for national tour Warren Miller's "Dynasty"
Spokesperson / Ambassador for 5th grade Colorado "Passport Program
Started the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project
Partners: SOS Outreach, Children's Hospital of Denver, First Descents
Ambassador for the Beaver Creek Park Hyatt Resort & Spa
Goodwill visit to Jundushan, Beijing, China.
Raised over $100K for various charities worldwide
Filmed with Warren Miller Team - location Beaver Creek, CO
Host for instructional ski DVD produced by Warren Miller Productions
Hosted "QuickTips" for Resort Sports Network (RSN) and TV 8 Vail
Co-host "80s Ski Party" for the E.P.I.C. Foundation
Chris Anthony Adventure Camps completes another successful year with camps in Alaska, Chile, Italy and Colorado.
Numerous speaking engagements

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