Columbia Sportswear to Present At the Baird's 2007 Growth Stock Conference

PORTLAND, Ore., May 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear, will present at the Baird's 2007 Growth Stock Conference. Mick McCormick, Vice President of Sales, will provide information on the Company's long-term growth strategies, followed by a question and answer session.

     When:                May 8, 2007, 9:30 am ET

     Where:               The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, IL

     Presenter:           Mick McCormick, Vice President of Sales

     Web cast:            Columbia's audio portion of the conference
                          will be webcast and can be accessed through
                          the Columbia Sportswear website:

                          www.columbia.com

                          The webcast will be archived for two weeks
                          following the conference.

Columbia Sportswear Company was founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon and is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The Company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, Montrail and Pacific Trail.

CONTACT:  Columbia Sportswear
          David Kiser, Director of Investor Relations
          503-985-4584

Released May 4, 2007