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The holiday season is fast approaching and the rush to find the perfect gifts for loved ones is on. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Gear Advice

Columbia Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is fast approaching and the rush to find the perfect gifts for loved ones is on. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Pierre-Edouard Robine is a 40-year-old farmer and wild plant forager. Here he explains what inspires him in the natural world, why he’s so passionate about botany and how to get started with foraging.

Interview

Back to the Roots with Pierre Edouard Robine - Farmer and Forager

Pierre-Edouard Robine is a 40-year-old farmer and wild plant forager. Here he explains what inspires him in the natural world, why he’s so passionate about botany and how to get started with foraging.

For former nurse Sophie Brown, retraining to work as an assistant ranger within the UK’s National Parks has granted her an opportunity to turn a passion into a new career. Here she takes us through a day in her life working at the South Downs National Park.

Interview

A Day in the Life of a National Park Ranger

For former nurse Sophie Brown, retraining to work as an assistant ranger within the UK’s National Parks has granted her an opportunity to turn a passion into a new career. Here she takes us through a day in her life working at the South Downs National Park.

“As soon as I'm in the mountains, I feel good.” Nowhere feels more like home than the outdoors for French multi-sport athlete Estelle Peretto.

Interview

When Nature is at the Heart of Everything You Do

“As soon as I'm in the mountains, I feel good.” Nowhere feels more like home than the outdoors for French multi-sport athlete Estelle Peretto.

Father’s Day is on the horizon, but what do you get for an adventure seeking, outdoors loving dad when you run out of socks and flasks to buy?

Gear Advice

Father’s Day gift guide

Father’s Day is on the horizon, but what do you get for an adventure seeking, outdoors loving dad when you run out of socks and flasks to buy?

Whether embarking on an off-grid adventure or simply stepping into the backyard, here’s everything you need to know about creating the perfect outdoor workspace

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH How to Set up an Outdoor Office

Whether embarking on an off-grid adventure or simply stepping into the backyard, here’s everything you need to know about creating the perfect outdoor workspace

Lukas Irmler is considered one of the world‘s best Slackliners. We caught up with him to find out a little more about him, and the sport he loves so much.

Interview

Meet Lukas Irmler, the Newest Addition to the Columbia Sportswear Ambassador Team

Lukas Irmler is considered one of the world‘s best Slackliners. We caught up with him to find out a little more about him, and the sport he loves so much. 

In honor of our fierce founder Gert Boyle, we’ve revamped our outdoor guide to bring you in-depth stories and expert advice for all of your outdoor adventures.

Story

RACHEL CAVANAUGH Columbia’s New Tough Mother Outdoor Guide

In honor of our fierce founder Gert Boyle, we’ve revamped our outdoor guide to bring you in-depth stories and expert advice for all of your outdoor adventures.