Columbia Sportswear to Present at the Lehman Brothers Tenth Annual Retail Conference

PORTLAND, Ore., April 27, 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 Lehman Brothers Tenth Annual Retail Conference. Tim Boyle, CEO and President, will provide information on the Company's long-term growth strategies, followed by a question and answer session.

 When:         May 2, 2007, 8:45 am ET

 Where:        The St. Regis Hotel, New York, NY

 Presenter:    Tim Boyle, CEO and President

 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 April 27, 2007