Who owns Mountain Hardwear?
Mountain Hardwear is owned by Columbia Sportswear (the United States, NASDAQ: COLM), which has owned the brand since 1 April 2003.[1] Mountain Hardwear was founded in 1993 in the United States and was independent until 2003.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Columbia Sportswear Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Portland, Oregon
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Outdoor & workwear
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: COLM
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear was founded in 1993 by former Sierra Designs employees to make equipment for serious alpinism rather than for casual outdoor use, and its tents have been used on many Himalayan expeditions. Columbia acquired it in 2003, and it operates as the technical end of a group better known for mainstream outdoor clothing.
Ownership timeline of Mountain Hardwear
- 2003 – present Columbia Sportswear [1] verified
Where Mountain Hardwear sits in Columbia Sportswear
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Mountain Hardwear?
The parent company of Mountain Hardwear is Columbia Sportswear, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Mountain Hardwear American?
Yes. Mountain Hardwear originated in the United States in 1993 and its owner, Columbia Sportswear, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Columbia Sportswear owned Mountain Hardwear?
Columbia Sportswear has owned Mountain Hardwear since 1 April 2003.
Who owned Mountain Hardwear before Columbia Sportswear?
Mountain Hardwear was an independent company from its founding in 1993 until Columbia Sportswear acquired it in 2003.
Is Mountain Hardwear still owned by Columbia Sportswear?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Mountain Hardwear is still owned by Columbia Sportswear. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Columbia Sportswear Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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