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The First #OmniGames

January 11, 2014 by Julie 43 Comments

As I am flying home, staring out the airplane window at the snowcapped mountains of Utah, I cannot help but feel incredibly grateful for the unforgettable experience I had in Park City over the past three days. The trip was short, but the memories will last a lifetime and I owe a giant thank you to Columbia for allowing me to join such an adventurous and fun-loving group of people for the first #OmniGames!

Columbia Omniten

Columbia #Omniten and the #OmniGames

I suppose I should begin my recap by giving you guys a little background information on the #OmniGames! Beginning in the spring of 2012, Columbia selected a group of 10 people who “love adventure as much as Columbia,” and brought them on an action-packed trip to test Columbia gear and provide feedback to the company while they had a blast in the great outdoors. This was the start of the #Omniten team! In the winter of 2012, another group of 10 was selected, followed by two additional groups of 10 in the spring and winter of 2013.

I was thrilled when I received the email from Columbia inviting me to be part of the 2013 spring #Omniten team, but I could not attend the kickoff trip in August of this year, so I missed out on the initial fun. Late in the fall this year, every member of the #Omniten team – past and present – received an email from Columbia, inviting all of us on a mystery trip for the first #OmniGames. Going into the trip, we didn’t know anything and were given little more than a brief packing list before we headed to Utah to meet up in Park City at the Hyatt Escala Lodge.

Hyatt Escala Lodge

Once we arrived, we were outfitted in warm Columbia gear and more and more information began to leak as #Omniten members exchanged information and discussed rumors to try to piece together what the next few days in Park City would entail.

Omniten members

On Thursday morning everything finally became clear as Daniel, the social marketing manager for Columbia, filled all of us in!

Hyatt Escala Lodge Park City

Omniten Group

#OmniGames Events

When a list of #OmniGames events popped up on the television screen, none of us knew quite what to make of it.

Omnigames

As Daniel began to explain the events, everything started to come together and you could feel the excitement among the #Omniten members begin to rise. Each event promised outdoor adventure with a competitive edge.

Day one included the following events:

  • Snowmobile Drive-By
  • Dog Days of Winter
  • Hot Chocolate Run
  • Our House
  • Needle In An Avalanche

At first we all assumed we’d be competing in teams based on our previous #Omniten groups, but Columbia surprised all of us when they told us we’d be competing in pairs. One person from a winter #Omniten team would be paired with a spring #Omniten member and teams were selected randomly as a member from a winter #Omniten team picked a spring #Omniten team member’s name out of a hat.

And the prize for the top five teams? An action-packed trip to Jordan with Columbia to test gear in April!

As I waited to hear my name called, time passed and Rebecca, a spring #Omniten team member from 2012, and I realized we were the final two names remaining in the hat. 

Rebecca and Julie

We ended up being paired together, which put us at a slight disadvantage since all other teams had a winter #Omniten member with experience in skiing and winter-related outdoor sports. Honestly, this didn’t bother me at all since I was a little nervous going into the games and just wanted a teammate who was there to have a blast and not worry too much about winning. Rebecca was the perfect partner and we had a lot of fun competing together and supporting each other during all of the events. We dubbed ourselves Team Florifornia since I flew in from Florida and Rebecca is from California.

Teams were then divided up into sub groups to rotate through every event. We were pumped to be paired with Heidi and Anne, another female-only team, and Andrew and Erika. 

Heidi and Anne

It was officially time for the #OmniGames to begin!!!

#OmniGames Day One recap to be continued…

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Columbia, Hyatt Escala Lodge, Omnigames, Omniten, Park City, Utah

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    So fun! I can’t wait to read all the recaps.

    Reply
  2. Miranda @Lovely Wife Lovely Life says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    A trip to JORDAN?! How fun would that be! What an awesome week… I loooove those red pants they have you! I have bright green ones for snowboarding. My fiancé didn’t let me get white ones because he didn’t want to lose me in the snow. Ha! 😉

    Reply
  3. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Sounds like SO much fun! I’ve been keeping up with your twitter updates and am so jealous about all the things you’re experiencing!

    Can’t wait for more of a recap! 😀

    Reply
  4. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    That is so awesome!!! I love when companies do cool stuff like this! Can’t wait to hear about the rest of the trip!

    Reply
  5. Jackie says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    What a fun trip!

    Reply
  6. Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.coma says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh!!!!

    I literally cannot dream of an experience more perfect, amazing, and desirable! As a Florida gal who grew up loving the west and traveling, the Omnigames sound like the heaven on earth. Mountains, adventure, competition, new adventurous friends, and the greatest prize I have ever seen, I cannot wait to hear the rest of your recap!

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      January 11, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      It was amazing! I feel very lucky! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    WHAT A BLAST! How cool that you got to be a part of this, I’m glad you had such a great time! And all that gear looks great – haha certainly could use some Columbia gear here in Chicago!

    Reply
  8. Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    So cool! I can’t wait to read more 🙂

    Reply
  9. Florence says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I am so jealous! This looks amazing. Winter sporting makes the cold so much more bearable. Glad you had a great trip!

    Reply
  10. Jordan Lynn // Life Between Lattes says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I’m super jealous as well – I love Park City and love winter sports! Glad you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  11. Kylie says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    What a cool prize! Can’t wait to hear more about it 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    This sounds like such a fun an amazing trip!!

    Reply
  13. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    How fun!! I can’t wait to hear the recaps!!

    Reply
  14. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I love ALL of the gear you’re wearing! Can’t wait for the follow-up post 🙂 Safe travels home!

    Reply
  15. Shel@PeachyPalate says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Oooh it sounds so exciting!!! Can’t wait to hear more! Quite the trip – I had to google were Utah was!

    Reply
  16. Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Gosh this trip sounds like soo much fun!!! Can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
  17. Lauren says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Lucky lucky lucky. Wow. I’m from Florida too and I love snowboarding.

    Reply
  18. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Sounds like a fun trip already! Blend 2013 was at the Hyatt Escala in Park City – isn’t it a BEAUTIFUL hotel?!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      January 11, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Yes!! So gorgeous!

      Reply
  19. Julie M says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I spy Tori Lesikar in the group pic. Can’t wait to hear about all the activities.

    Reply
  20. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    January 11, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    This is awesome! Can’t wait to hear what the games entailed!

    Reply
  21. Cait says

    January 11, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    oh my gosh this sounds incredible! what an amazing opportunity for you!

    Reply
  22. Julia @ Watermelon Smiles says

    January 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Jordan is one of my top dream destinations! It’s on my bucket list (actually the bucket list was specifically to feel like Indiana Jones in Petra, Jordan). Your trip to Park City sounds PERFECT. I love Colombia as a brand and a full weekend of adrenaline is much needed right now haha.

    Reply
  23. Julia @ Watermelon Smiles says

    January 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Jordan is one of my top dream destinations! It’s on my bucket list (actually the bucket list was specifically to feel like Indiana Jones in Petra, Jordan). Your trip to Park City sounds PERFECT. I love Colombia as a brand and a full weekend of adrenaline is much needed right now haha.

    Reply
  24. Karen @ Fruitspire says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    This place looks beautiful!!! Enjoy!

    Reply
  25. Kristin says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    This looks right up my alley! Glad you had a good time, can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
  26. Ashley @ Snow Cream and Syrup says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    This reminds me of Road Rules, that show on MTV forever ago. Except with cooler events and less drama. I’m so excited to read more – it sounds like a BLAST!!!

    Reply
  27. Kaelene @Unlocking Kiki says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:03 am

    Sounds like so much fun, and what an awesome prize! Can’t wait to read more.

    Reply
  28. Livi says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Sounds so fun!! Can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
  29. Emily @ Sweet Summer Smiles says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Wow!! What a fun trip!! Can’t wait to read more about it!!

    Reply
  30. Tamara @ Lively Happenings says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    This sounds SO exciting! I can’t wait to hear about the entire trip!!!!

    Reply
  31. Jana says

    January 12, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    The resort looks beautiful and the activities sound so fun! Can’t wait to hear about the rest of the trip!

    Reply
  32. Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Oh wow, what an incredible opportunity! Enjoyed reading about it!

    Reply
  33. Kelli says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I like your new look, but your pics load really slow in firefox. Just thought you might want to know. Love your blog!

    Reply
  34. Ganeeban says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    This is awesome marketing. I can’t wait to hear how the rest of the games went!

    Reply
  35. Sky @ The Blonde In Black says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Wow that looks like an amazing opportunity and so much fun!! I love Columbia gear and I’m sure you had a blast.

    Reply
  36. Ashley says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    So cool! And PS: love the new layout!

    Reply

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