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Mountain Hardwear
StyleGorpcore / OutdoorTechwearAthleisure / Sportswear
Known forOutdoor & technicalJacketsOuterwear
Mountain Hardwear is a technical outdoor brand founded in 1993 and based in Richmond, California, owned by Columbia Sportswear since 2003. It makes climbing, mountaineering, ski and trail equipment and apparel, including Ghost Whisperer down jackets, Kor Airshell wind shells, GORE-TEX alpine hardshells, sleeping bags and expedition tents. Recent seasons add sun-protection and trail-running kits plus freeride outerwear, while capsules with Japanese retailer BEAMS target fashion buyers. Columbia booked impairment charges tied to the label in the third quarter of 2025.
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How Mountain Hardwear fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | athletic fleece and grid midlayer cut, close but not compressive | regular with slightly longer sleeves and thumbholes on some styles | Stick with your usual size as these are designed to layer under a shell. | medium |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular hiking-shirt cut, roomier than a dress shirt | regular, long enough to stay tucked | Take your normal size; slim builds may find the body a touch generous. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular to slim with articulated knees and gusseted crotch | inseams generally accurate, though some report a slightly long leg | Buy your measured waist; check inseam options as legs can run long. | medium |
| Jackets | mixed | slim on lightweight down and wind shells, roomier on GORE-TEX alpine hardshells | regular to slightly long with dropped hems and helmet-compatible hoods | Size up in slim pieces like the Ghost Whisperer or Kor Airshell if layering; stay true to size in hardshells, which already allow room. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular to slightly relaxed, straight through the body | regular, hits around mid-fly | Order your normal size; size down only if you want a close performance fit. | low |
Does Mountain Hardwear run big or small?
Mountain Hardwear fits true to size. Take your usual size for most pieces, but consider sizing up in slim insulation like the Ghost Whisperer if you plan to layer over a midlayer. Most wearers report Mountain Hardwear runs close to true to size with a trim, athletic climbing cut, while dedicated alpine shells are patterned generously enough to fit over layers.
How does Mountain Hardwear fit?
Most wearers report Mountain Hardwear runs close to true to size with a trim, athletic climbing cut, while dedicated alpine shells are patterned generously enough to fit over layers. Overall shape: generally trim-athletic American outdoor cut; alpine shells run roomier to allow layering.
How do Mountain Hardwear hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Mountain Hardwear hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size as these are designed to layer under a shell. Shape: athletic fleece and grid midlayer cut, close but not compressive.
How do Mountain Hardwear shirts & overshirts fit?
Mountain Hardwear shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size; slim builds may find the body a touch generous. Shape: regular hiking-shirt cut, roomier than a dress shirt.
How do Mountain Hardwear trousers & pants fit?
Mountain Hardwear trousers & pants fits true to size. Buy your measured waist; check inseam options as legs can run long. Shape: regular to slim with articulated knees and gusseted crotch.
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