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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16 March, 2010
Columbia and the Ocean Foundation join forces with the SeaGrass Grow campaign.
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15 March, 2010
Our photographer delivers a report from Alaska. Tune in for the latest from heli-ski land! more »
11 March, 2010
Columbia's excited to announce our sponsorship of the 2010 Georgia Kayak Fishing Tournament Trail. more »

Events

We believe that getting out into the Greater Outdoors should be at the top of everyone’s list. To help you out with that, here are some upcoming events we think should be on your calendar.

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Columbia Muddy Buddy
The Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series is kicking off its 10th year! What is the Muddy Buddy? Come find out!
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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 Kayak Kevin
Kevin Whitley - Kayak Kevin
Columbia Pioneer Ozarks Sitters
Todd & Shelly Twilbeck - Ozarks Sitters

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Columbia Expert Jeff Annetts
Jeff Annetts
Team HTC-Columbia
Team HTC-Columbia
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.