We connect active people with their passions.

A Different Kind of Adventure

We’ve been creating innovative outdoor gear and technologies since 1938. It’s a good start.

Our Founder Gert Boyle:
March 6, 1924 – November 3, 2019

Gert Boyle, our “One Tough Mother,” held many jobs at Columbia, from seamstress of the first fishing vest to President to advertising icon. Her sharp wit and wisdom helped propel the company from near bankruptcy in the early ‘70s to the global multi-brand company it is today, with annual net sales of almost $3.5 billion in 2023. Her pioneering role as a woman in what was then a male-dominated industry is a testament to her strength of character and ability to persevere through difficult situations.