EXPERT ON:
◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Entrepreneurship & Innovation
◉ Faith in Action
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Group Think
◉ Adventure / Expedition
◉ Historian of the United States Army 10th Mountain Division. WW2
◉ In-person presentation of the award-winning documentary film "Mission Mt. Mangart."
◉ In-person presentation of the award-winning documentary film "FRIEDL."
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, as well as the United States Army 10th Mt. Division Warrior Legend Hall of Fame. Qualified and competed in 9 World Extreme Skiing Championships with individual run wins. Former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion, and featured in 29 films with Warren Miller Entertainment.
◉ Award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, creator of Mission Mt. Mangart, recognized at the Cannes World Film Festival for Best Historical Documentary. As well as "FRIEDL", recognized at the Cannes World Film Festival for Best Biographical Documentary.
◉ Founder and Executive Director of the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project, impacting over 100,000 students through mentorship, education, and fully funded outdoor-based programs.
◉ Highly sought-after keynote speaker and ski industry expert, delivering hundreds of presentations, including Fortune 500 companies, with a background in physiology from the University of Colorado and film production studies at the University of Southern California.
◉ Accredited speaker from the American Medical Association. Lecture title: “Giving a Voice to Patient Experience.” This lecture granted 1.0 hour American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award Category Credit (AMA PRA Cat 1) on June 18, 2015, through the continuing Medical Education office at the University of Colorado for Denver Health Medical Center.
Chris Anthony is a Hall of Fame athlete, filmmaker, and speaker whose career bridges elite performance, storytelling, and purpose-driven impact. A former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion and nine-time World Extreme Skiing Championship competitor, he has been featured in 29 films with Warren Miller Entertainment, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable figures in the sport. His contributions have earned him induction into both the United States Army 10th Mountain Division Warrior Legends Hall of Fame and the Colorado Snow Sports Hall of Fame, reflecting a legacy that extends far beyond competition.
Blending athletic discipline with creative vision, Chris has built a multifaceted career as a producer, writer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. His latest project, Mission Mt. Mangart, which won Best Historical Documentary at the Cannes World Film Festival, showcases his ability to translate powerful human stories into meaningful visual experiences. With a background in physiology from the University of Colorado and film studies at the University of Southern California, his work is grounded in both science and storytelling—bringing depth, authenticity, and impact to every project he leads.
As the founder and executive director of the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project, Chris has dedicated his life to empowering the next generation. Through education, mentorship, and outdoor-based programs, he has impacted over 100,000 students while raising significant funds for youth development. A seasoned keynote speaker who has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Chris delivers experiences that challenge audiences to lead with resilience, purpose, and clarity—turning a lifetime of extreme environments into lessons that drive real-world transformation.