Out of Bounds

The official Columbia Sportswear blog is your source for information and inspiration, in electronic form. When you can't get outside to hit the trail, join us online for a dose of the Greater Outdoors.

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18 November, 2009
Mt-HuntingtonOne of our designers has quite a history in the mountains, and was recently sharing some pictures and recollections about a couple of notable climbs he was part of in Alaska. Check them out here.
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12 November, 2009
Kevin-Quinn-behind-scenesCurious about the people that inspire Columbia Sportswear? Tune in to NBC’s The World of Adventure Sports (WOAS) for an array of adrenaline-inspired feats and sporting events from around the world. more »

People

Say hello to the people who inspire us with their outright passion and exuberance for the greater outdoors. These pioneers and experts embody the Columbia spirit of innovative exploration and adventure without boundaries. They're just like you and me — just with more unicycles and snowshoes.

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Columbia Pioneer Ozarks Sitters
Todd & Shelly Twilbeck - Ozarks Sitters
Columbia Pioneer Junkboarders
Justin Woods - Junkboarder

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Columbia Expert Jeff Annetts
Jeff Annetts
Team Columbia-HTC
Team Columbia-HTC
Columbia Expert George Poveromo
George Poveromo

The Science

Stuck inside? Tap into your inner science-geek and learn how your favorite gear manages to do what it does. Check out videos and more to dig into the science that makes Columbia products Tested Tough. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCIENCE »

Videos

From ad spots to cliff drops, we're building a collection of videos of showcasing both our history and the adventures and exploits of our pioneers and experts.