Founded in 1938 in the rainy backyard of Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear has spent over 80 years proving that you don’t need to be a professional mountaineer to enjoy professional-grade protection. Under the legendary leadership of Gert “Tough Mother” Boyle, Columbia transformed from a small hat distributor into a global powerhouse of outdoor innovation. Their philosophy is simple: if it isn’t “Tested Tough” in the unpredictable Pacific Northwest, it doesn’t earn the Columbia logo. From the backyard to the backcountry—and even to the Moon—Columbia gear is built to keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected.
