Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportwear Company has grown from a small family business to one of the world's largest outdoor clothing brands and the leading outdoor and skiwear distributor in the United States. Columbia's extensive product portfolio includes a wide range of outdoor and streetwear, ski and sportswear, hiking and street footwear and accessories. Developing and manufacturing products that are functional, stylish and value-driven, with innovative technologies is what has made Columbia a leader.