Columbia Sportswear Company

The Product Integrity team held an in-person summit at our Portland HQ office for the first time in roughly 5 years. This team is an essential part of our business, as they ensure that our consumers are receiving high-quality products to pursue their passions – whatever that may be. Employees and partners from our family of brands and partners from El Salvador, China, India, and Vietnam joined in person as the team worked together to “redefine the basics to elevate the product” as one of our prAna employees put it. From tours of the office to exploring the Columbia River Gorge, it was a week spent focusing on aligning as one global team, enhancing processes, and elevating relationships between cross-functional partners. #lifeatcsc

Going on an adventure? Bring your friends. Make a splash from drizzle to downpour. Stay warm on the trail or cozy by the fire. Mickey’s Outdoor Club Collection brings your favorite characters along for the ride. Because it’s not where you go, it’s who you’re with. It includes a special edition fleece, rainwear and accessories all featuring iconic artwork from cartoonist and Disney legend, Floyd Gottfredson. Available at Columbia.com/Disney

In August, the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Employee Resource Network set up a donation bin on campus to collect new and gently used items for their community partners: Days for Girls, Dress for Success Oregon, and Rose Haven. Throughout the year, WLI invites employees to participate in both in-person and virtual volunteer events to support these partners. By bringing a donation bin to campus, WLI is providing more opportunities for employees to get involved year-round. #lifeatcsc

We're proud to announce the opening of a new prAna outlet store in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets center - just minutes away from prAna HQ! On the day of the opening, prAna HQ employees had the chance to shop, and enjoy donuts and coffee before the store opened. The next day, we partnered with two local yoga instructors to host a free community yoga class with live music and fresh juice from Choice Juicery. The first 48 participants even received a free prAna yoga mat and swag bag! Thank you to all of our Retail team members who made the store opening and community events all possible! Interested in joining our retail team? Find an opening near you: https://bit.ly/3X7SmGq

Employees at Portland HQ gathered at our event space last month for a Hawaiian-themed event hosted by CAPE, our Coalition of Asian Pacific Islander Employee Network. It was a family-friendly event with fun activities for all ages! There was live music, by the talented local artist, Kaleo Titcomb, shaved ice from Da Shave Ice Shack, and games! Thanks to our friends at CAPE for hosting this event and for the employees who participated in making it memorable! #LifeatCSC

Our prAna team recently hosted their annual summer party to strengthen bonds and enjoy the season. There's nothing like spending the day kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying a delicious meal together to bring people closer. #lifeatcsc

What happens when the Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Shared Services, Communications, and Legal teams get together for a team bonding? A CSC Olympics, of course. Head to our employee Instagram account @lifeatcolumbiasportswear to see us in action! #lifeatcsc

As a company, our goal is to do the right thing, not just for our company but also for our consumers, customers, employees and communities. Learn more about the good we did in 2023 here: https://lnkd.in/gMGB9sen

United in Yosemite is a project of the American Alpine Club and Yosemite Conservancy, and is hosted by Yosemite National Park. The American Alpine Club is one of Mountain Hardwear's nonprofit community impact partners. This year, two Mountain Hardwear athletes Genevive Walker and Caleb Robinson, attended the festival and led clinics. Three Mountain Hardwear employees supported the in-person event - Kathryn Luna (Brand Marketing), Cindy Shi (Equipment Designer), and Diane Payes (Employee Experience). In Yosemite, it’s the big walls that should be intimidating. Not the community. United in Yosemite is not just a climbing festival. It is a celebration of the growing affinity spaces in climbing across the globe. It is a place to connect to climbers of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds. It is a space elevating the voices of athletes and teachers from historically marginalized backgrounds who are excited to teach in community. #LifeatCSC

Our SOREL team hosted an Olympics viewing party in the office this week. Employees enjoyed watching the games while also winning some prizes and medals of their own! #LifeatCSC