Columbia Sportswear to Sponsor Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill Series.Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2001 International outdoor apparel and footwear brand Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company NASDAQ: COLM is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. Founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Company(R) (Nasdaq:COLM COLM Column COLM Colorado National Monument (US National Park Service) COLM Committee On Lay Ministry ) announces that it is the official apparel supplier for the 2001-2002 Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill Series. This is Columbia's sixth consecutive year sponsoring the premier downhill race series, which is held in Mammoth Mountain, California; Loon Mountain, New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). ; and Beaver Creek, Colorado Beaver Creek is an unincorporated community located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Beaver Creek is located immediately south of the Town of Avon and encompasses the Beaver Creek Resort and adjacent business, lodging, and residential areas. The U.S. from December 2001 to March 2002. The event will be aired on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. . As the official apparel supplier, Columbia is providing sportswear and Titanium(TM) outerwear to each venue's on-air talent as well as event VIPs. "We're proud to be associated with this prestigious downhill ski event," said Columbia Sportswear's Promotions Manager, Chrisanthi Hatzantonis. "This event provides a perfect opportunity for us to showcase our authentic, outdoor sportswear and outerwear products." The Jeep King of the Mountain event is widely recognized as one of the most competitive ski series in the world. Over its eight-year history, the event has featured the past five Olympic Downhill Gold Medalists including American Tommy Moe ('94 Lillehammer) and Jean-Luc Cretier of France ('98 Nagano). Founded in 1938 in Portland, Ore., Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear brands in the world and the leading seller of skiwear ski·wear n. Clothing appropriate for various types of skiing. in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. To learn more about Columbia Sportswear, please visit the Company's Web site at www.columbia.com. |
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