Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company has been making gear so Pacific Northwest residents can enjoy the outdoors for more than 70 years. For more than 40 years, our president, Gert Boyle, has been at the helm. Her 'Tough Mother' personality has grown Columbia into the global sportswear company it is today - still based in Portland and still making no-nonsense clothing and footwear to keep you warm, dry, cool and protected no matter what. Our unique Pacific Northwest heritage and Boyle family irreverence is what sets us apart from the competition.