Private company
American outdoor apparel company
Mountain Hardwear is a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear, based in Richmond, California, that makes apparel, accessories and gear for mountaineering enthusiasts and outdoor athletes, as well as for consumers who are inspired by the outdoor lifestyle.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Mountain Hardwear is a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear, based in Richmond, California, that makes apparel, accessories and gear for mountaineering enthusiasts and outdoor athletes, as well as for consumers who are inspired by the outdoor lifestyle.2
Mountain Hardwear is part of a group headed by Columbia Sportswear Company. 41 entities, 20 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
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Mountain Hardwear was founded in 1993 in Richmond, California, by a small group of former employees of Sierra Designs led by Jack Gilbert. Soon after, Mountain Hardwear's first sponsored athlete, Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks, helped develop several of the company's products.
From Wikipedia’s article on Mountain Hardwear, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
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