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Former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion, veteran of 9
World Extreme Skiing Championships and 20 Warren Miller Films

Chris Anthony is a Colorado native and longtime Vail resident. For a good portion of his life Chris has been competing on an international level and traveling with the Warren Miller Film Team as talent. Chris has and shot with the legendary action sports company for over 20 years for their annual feature film. Anthony has been utilized for television productions through Warren Miller Television Productions and several other production houses. Between shoots Chris heads up specialized camps through "Chris Anthony Adventures". The programs take place in Cordova Alaska, Valbruna Italy and Beaver Creek Colorado. Along with this, Chris is a co-host at the "Camp of Superstars" in Portillo, Chile. Recently Chris has founded the Youth Marketing Initiative LLC. An umbrella program geared to find youth associated programs already in operation, tie them together for more efficiency as well as help raise funds for the programs. Then create the vehicle to market them as well as bring them to the youth population.

For the last 20 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 business as well given substantial time to a variety charities. His efforts over his career have help raise over a million dollars for a variety of non-profits, charities and foundations.

In 1991 Chris was honored with the title of Ambassador for the State of Colorado, a title he carried with him during a goodwill mission to the Prefecture of Yamagata in Japan. In recent years Chris has spent time filming with the US Marine Corps, and United States Navy.

As the USS Nimitz was being deployed to the Gulf, Chris was flown aboard to speak to the young men and women as guest speaker. He showed a Warren Miller film did a Q&A. A couple weeks later Chris Anthony returned with a film crew to shoot a segment for Warren Miler 's "Higher Ground"

On snow since the age of one, Chris broke away from skiing long enough to reach national ranks in the cycling world, receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, studied for a period at USC film school and wrote two screenplays. These accomplishments opened many exciting doors for Chris. In 1994 he found himself training with and serving as motivational guide to three-time Tour De France Champion Greg Lemond. He also had the opportunity to work with director, producer, actor Michael Douglas. Chris interned with Douglas and 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 a nationally syndicated Skiercross race aired on CBS. The inaugural event took place successfully in Mammoth, California on January 9th 1999 and help to open doors for made for TV ski events.

For the last 10 plus years Chris has hosted Warren Miller Screenings throughout the world and tied closely to the marketing of the sport he loves. Most important are the visits Chris does to a variety of youth programs through school, camps and special programs.

He is not close to done...

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 Miller�s "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.

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