Columbia Sportswear is a U.S.-based company that specializes in designing, developing, marketing, and distributing active outdoor and lifestyle products. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to provide innovative and authentic outdoor gear for active consumers of all ages. Columbia Sportswear operates under several brands, including Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, prAna, and OutDry. Its products are available in approximately 100 countries, reflecting its commitment to meeting the needs of outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
Prana sells clothes for yoga, travel, and outdoor adventures. They sell jackets, outerwear, tops, bottoms, dresses, skirts, activity collections, and accessories for men and women. Their activity collections include swimming, travel, climbing, hiking, and yoga clothes.
Montrail
Acquisition in 2006
Montrail manufactures and distributes shoes for trail running, hiking, and general long distance running.
Pacific Trail
Acquisition in 2006
Pacific Trail, established in 1945 in Seattle, is a manufacturer specializing in raincoats and outerwear products. The company designs and produces a variety of apparel, including outerwear, sportswear, and footwear, catering to men and women. Its product range includes several brands, such as Pacific Trail, Towne, Pac Tec, Black DotClothing, and Moonstone, which are sold to retailers across the United States.
Tecnisport
Acquisition in 2005
Tecnisport is a sports Swiss distributor.
Mountain Hardwear
Acquisition in 2003
Mountain Hardwear, founded in 1993 and based in Richmond, California, specializes in performance apparel and equipment designed for outdoor athletes. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, it offers a range of outdoor products, including jackets, shirts, pants, sleeping bags, backpacks, and tents. The company's focus is on creating high-quality gear that features weather protection, temperature regulation, and moisture management, catering to a diverse clientele from mountain climbers to day hikers. Mountain Hardwear distributes its products through specialty outdoor, running, and sporting goods retailers across the United States and in 58 other countries worldwide.
Sorel
Acquisition in 2000
Sorel is a line of winter boots. The boot has long been popular in Canada for its high quality and warmth.
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