Backcountry Snow: How the ‘Chillest Humans’ Shred in the Coldest Weather
It may look like backcountry snowboarders enjoy an easy life of pristine lines through deep powder. But getting those shots takes effort.
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Watch ‘Chillest Humans’: Behind the Lens in the Backcountry
Spending any amount of time in the backcountry in the snow, ice, and cold can provide a unique challenge to capture its beauty. For filmmakers and photographers, there’s even more at stake.
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Columbia ‘Clone Wars’ Collection: See the Limited Edition Parkas, Hoodies & More
The countdown is on! Columbia Sportswear will add a limited-quantity collection that’s inspired by the Star Wars ‘Clone Wars’ theme.
‘Chillest Humans’: Meet America’s Toughest Race Director
The 20-year veteran of adventure racing has been known throughout his career to see through the storm. In the role of race director, he brought willing athletes along for the journey.
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Winter Ultras: The ‘Chillest Humans’ Train and Race in the Coldest Weather
Winter ultrarunning combines the challenges of endurance racing with the season’s weather and extreme cold. To win, or even finish, takes perseverance and a little chill.
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The Ice Queen: Sveta Vold and the Night Water Butterflies Are the ‘Chillest Humans’
When Sveta Vold first moved to America in 2011, no one here thought swimming in a frozen lake was a sane idea. But it was her normal.
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Savings Scramble: Deals for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
It’s not too late to score those items on your holiday shopping list at a discount. Finish the gifting season strong with savings from these brands.
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Star Wars Gear: Columbia Unveils Boba Fett Collection
Want to get involved in intergalactic war this holiday season, but don’t want to kowtow to the Rebel Alliance or the Empire? Be a bounty hunter instead, with Columbia’s Boba Fett-inspired apparel.
Around the ‘Bend’: Adventure Racers Highlight Central Oregon’s Best Trails
Decorated adventure race duo and Bend, Ore., residents Jason and Chelsey Magness give us the lowdown on some of their favorite trails near their hometown.
A Guide to Foot Care in the Outdoors
Being proactive while taking care of your feet inevitably leads to better, healthier, and less precarious adventures on trail.
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Columbia Adds Aloha to Star Wars With Hawaiian Print ‘Outer Rim Collection’
With as many collabs as there are movies, Columbia continues its annual launch of Star Wars-themed apparel.
Columbia Sportswear Reopens 30 US Stores Today
The brand will bring 250 furloughed employees back to work in 10 states while keeping an eye on safety, it said.
Which Side of the Force? Columbia’s Newest Star Wars Jackets Let You Choose
Columbia’s Challenger Jackets honor the light side of the Force — or the dark!
What Makes a Columbia Jacket Truly ‘Columbia’
Metallic dots, proprietary membranes, and other innovations make Columbia outerwear unique in an industry that often suffers from sameness.
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How to Stay Warm Outdoors: Head, Core, Feet, and More
Gear and good judgment can keep the inevitable winter cold at bay. Use these tips to keep warm in cold weather.
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A Doctor Explains How Our Bodies Get Cold
It’s easy to recognize feeling cold in the outdoors — shivering, for example. But how our bodies get that way isn’t as obvious.
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Star Wars Fans: Now You Can Dress Like the Crew on Hoth
When temps plummet, will you choose a Star Wars Empire Crew Parka or the belly of a tauntaun? Choose wisely, young padawan.
Want to Enjoy the Mountains More? Hire a Guide
Getting into the backcountry for the first time can be an intimidating experience. There are many scenarios where it pays to go with a guide, especially in variable winter conditions.
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Backcountry Date Night: Columbia Sends Hollywood Newlyweds Off the Grid
See what happens when the star of this “This Is Us” and his wife head into the wilds of Alaska.
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5 Days Trekking. 100-Degree Heat. 1 Outfit.
How does Columbia’s hot-weather clothing stack up against summer in the Utah desert? Two adventurers hit a scorching trail to find out.
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Trekking the White Rim Trail in July: The Best Bad Idea
Want to see what goes wrong when two very funny friends hike across Canyonlands National Park in the middle of July? Thought so.
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5 Reasons to Try OutDry Extreme
Columbia launched OutDry Extreme as a breathable-waterproof solution in jackets 2016. Since then, it’s found its way across the brand’s top products in footwear, pants, gloves, and more. This is why you should give it a try.
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Outdoor Canvas: ‘She Explores’ Makes Art From the Elements
Columbia outfitted She Explores with OutDry Extreme gear for their traverse of Washington’s Hoh Rainforest’s wet, mossy trails and pebble beaches. Watch this trio discover a world of marvels with all five senses.
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Boot Tech: 3 Innovations In 2018 Columbia ‘Canuk’
Lightweight but warm, the Canuk boot by Columbia was built for below-zero days… like 65 degrees below zero.
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New Material: Columbia’s ‘Most-Tech’ Ski Jacket Ever Made
Columbia partnered with world cup skiers to build the best jacket with them latest technologies. Meet the Outdry Ex Mogul Jacket.
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First Look: ‘Outdry Extreme’ Waterproof Running Shoes
Waterproof on the outside, the Caldorado II Outdry Extreme stands alone as the first trail running shoe with a permanent beading surface.
Columbia Goes Rogue With ‘Star Wars’ Jackets
Columbia developed ‘authentic’ Star Wars jackets designed for serious weather. Just in time for the holidays!
Dream Job: Columbia Hires 2017 ‘Directors Of Toughness’
Meet Columbia’s new Directors of Toughness, and learn how they landed this highly competitive dream job.
New-School Warmth: Waterproof Columbia ‘Puffy’ Coming 2016
New for 2016, Columbia introduces an insulated jacket waterproofed from the outside with its new OutDry Extreme fabric.
Columbia Sportswear Hiring ‘Directors Of Toughness’
This is a gear junkie dream job, a six-month contract that involves traveling the world and testing gear.
2016: Waterproof/Breathable Rebirth With New ‘Exterior Membrane’ Shell
OutDry Extreme from Columbia Sportswear is a new kind of jacket that is more durable than most breathable hard-shell jackets, and it’s possibly more waterproof, too.
