Columbia Sportswear, the globally recognized American outdoor and active lifestyle brand, has expanded its retail footprint in India with the opening of a new store in Leh. The announcement of this significant launch was shared on LinkedIn by a company official, highlighting the brand's ongoing growth strategy in the Indian market.

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear is known worldwide for its cutting-edge performance gear designed to help outdoor enthusiasts thrive in challenging conditions. The brand's extensive product range includes waterproof and windproof jackets, insulated layers, hiking footwear, and essential outdoor accessories, all engineered with advanced proprietary technologies such as Omni-Heat, OutDry, and Omni-Tech.

The newly launched Leh store caters to the needs of adventure seekers, trekkers, and mountaineers visiting the high-altitude terrains of Ladakh and the Himalayas. Its strategic location ensures that travelers and locals alike have access to Columbia’s durable, weather-ready gear, designed to perform reliably in some of the world’s most demanding outdoor environments.

With this new store opening, Columbia Sportswear continues to strengthen its commitment to the Indian market and to outdoor enthusiasts who require dependable, high-performance gear. The brand’s global reputation for innovation, quality, and functionality remains at the core of its offerings as it meets the growing demand for premium outdoor wear in India’s expanding adventure travel segment.