Columbia Sportswear (COLM) 10-Q 7 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001050797	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	34,499,355

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$274,160	$290,781	$94,164
Short-term investments	29,049	44,661	2,128
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $8,371, $7,377 and $7,543, respectively	378,032	334,324	422,756
Inventories, net (Note 4)	410,111	363,325	475,733
Deferred income taxes	50,342	50,929	53,905
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	38,514	38,583	38,334
Total current assets	1,180,208	1,122,603	1,087,020
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $322,161, $303,043 and $297,036, respectively	280,682	260,524	260,423
Intangible assets, net (Note 5)	36,620	37,618	37,968
Goodwill	14,438	14,438	14,438
Other non-current assets	22,354	23,659	27,997
Total assets	1,534,302	1,458,842	1,427,846
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'
Notes payable	0	156	10,206
Accounts payable	141,755	142,240	109,879
Accrued liabilities (Note 6)	119,654	105,190	122,501
Income taxes payable	9,257	4,406	13,802
Deferred income taxes	67	67	954
Total current liabilities	270,733	252,059	257,342
Income taxes payable	14,355	11,638	14,841
Deferred income taxes	1,849	1,807	1,745
Other long-term liabilities	27,643	27,171	26,215
Total liabilities	314,580	292,675	300,143
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)	'	'	'
Equity:	'	'	'
Preferred stock; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0	0
Common stock (no par value); 125,000 shares authorized; 34,478, 34,075 and 33,941 issued and outstanding, respectively (Note 9)	44,371	24,814	17,482
Retained earnings	1,129,636	1,094,690	1,062,674
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 8)	37,905	46,663	47,547
Total shareholders' equity	1,211,912	1,166,167	1,127,703
Non-controlling interest (Note 3)	7,810	0	0
Total equity	1,219,722	1,166,167	1,127,703
Total liabilities and equity	$1,534,302	$1,458,842	$1,427,846

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$8,731	$7,377	$7,543
Accumulated depreciation for property, plant and equipment	$322,161	$303,043	$297,036
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0	0
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	125,000,000	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	34,478,000	34,075,000	33,941,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	34,478,000	34,075,000	33,941,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales	$523,084	$545,005	$1,151,886	$1,168,503
Cost of sales	290,735	301,320	645,949	659,014
Gross profit	232,349	243,685	505,937	509,489
Selling, general and administrative expenses	162,951	160,154	437,789	437,881
Net licensing income	7,501	4,287	11,482	10,817
Income from operations	76,899	87,818	79,630	82,425
Interest income (expense), net	56	-17	403	421
Other non-operating income (expense)	417	0	-686	0
Income before income tax	77,372	87,801	79,347	82,846
Income tax expense	-22,822	-23,426	-22,025	-22,474
Net income	54,550	64,375	57,322	60,372
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	-36	0	-289	0
Net income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$54,586	$64,375	$57,611	$60,372
Earnings per share (Note 10):	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.58	$1.90	$1.68	$1.79
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.57	$1.88	$1.66	$1.77
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.22	$0.22	$0.66	$0.66
Weighted average shares outstanding (Note 10):	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	34,452	33,872	34,325	33,761
Diluted (in shares)	34,753	34,155	34,640	34,035

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$54,550	$64,375	$57,322	$60,372
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax expense of $0, $4, $4 and $0, respectively)	-9	32	7	0
Unrealized losses on derivative transactions (net of tax benefit of $1,372, $825, $223 and $577, respectively)	-3,204	-3,369	-1,606	-3,952
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax (expense) benefit of $(308), ($149), ($210) and $111, respectively)	11,114	8,306	-7,060	4,602
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,901	4,969	-8,659	650
Comprehensive income	62,451	69,344	48,663	61,022
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	-15	0	-190	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$62,466	$69,344	$48,853	$61,022

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax (expense) benefit	$0	($4)	($4)	$0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions, tax (expense) benefit	1,372	825	223	577
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax (expense) benefit	($308)	($149)	($210)	$111

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$57,322	$60,372
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	30,337	30,763
Loss on disposal or impairment of property, plant, and equipment	370	505
Deferred income taxes	2,173	974
Stock-based compensation	6,532	5,707
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	-1,083	-604
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-43,712	-68,605
Inventories	-46,795	-108,027
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	114	-1,784
Other assets	330	-266
Accounts payable	-1,521	-45,660
Accrued liabilities	11,654	12,926
Income taxes payable	7,530	825
Other liabilities	472	2,298
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	23,723	-110,576
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of short-term investments	-61,286	-39,274
Sales of short-term investments	77,166	40,153
Capital expenditures	-49,157	-32,431
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	49	6
Net cash used in investing activities	-33,228	-31,546
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from credit facilities	36,896	74,846
Repayments on credit facilities	-37,052	-64,640
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	14,199	9,607
Tax payments related to restricted stock unit issuances	-2,144	-1,261
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	1,083	604
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	0	-206
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	8,000	0
Cash dividends paid	-22,665	-22,309
Net cash used in financing activities	-1,683	-3,359
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-5,433	-1,389
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-16,621	-146,870
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	290,781	241,034
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	274,160	94,164
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	7,867	15,891
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$1,259	$5,967

Basis_Of_Presentation_And_Orga

Basis Of Presentation And Organization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation And Organization	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Columbia Sportswear Company (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest, the “Company”) and in the opinion of management include all normal recurring material adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2013 and 2012, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The December 31, 2012 financial information was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. A significant part of the Company’s business is of a seasonal nature; therefore, results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
	Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company, however, believes that the disclosures contained in this report comply with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Certain amounts relating to foreign currency gains and losses previously included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" are now reported as "Other non-operating expense" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Prior year amounts are immaterial and have not been reclassified.
	Principles of Consolidation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Sportswear Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Estimates and assumptions:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Some of these more significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, including sales returns and claims from customers, allowance for doubtful accounts, excess, slow-moving and close-out inventories, product warranty, long-lived and intangible assets, income taxes and stock-based compensation.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
	In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This ASU permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired before calculating the fair value of the assets. This ASU is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company performs its annual impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the Company's intangible assets might be impaired. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU requires an entity to disclose additional information with respect to changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU provides clarification regarding the release of any cumulative translation adjustment when the parent ceases to have controlling financial interest in a business or group of assets held within a foreign entity. The amendment is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Non-controlling Interest	'
	NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
	The Company owns a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Resources, Ltd. ("Swire") to support the development of the Company's business in China. The joint venture is expected to begin operations on January 1, 2014. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, Swire made an initial capital contribution of $8,000,000 in cash and the Company made an initial capital contribution of $12,000,000 in cash. The accounts of the joint venture are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013. Swire's share of net income (loss) of the joint venture is included in net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The non-controlling equity interest in this entity is included in total equity as non-controlling interest on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013.
	The following table presents the changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Columbia Sportswear Company			Non-Controlling Interest			Total
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2012	$	1,166,167		$	—		$	1,166,167
	Net income (loss)	57,611			(289		)	57,322
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities	7			—			7
	Derivative holding losses	(1,606		)	—			(1,606		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,159		)	99			(7,060		)
	Cash dividends ($0.66 per share)	(22,665		)	—			(22,665		)
	Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	12,055			—			12,055
	Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	—			8,000			8,000
	Tax adjustment from stock plans	970			—			970
	Stock-based compensation expense	6,532			—			6,532
	BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013	$	1,211,912		$	7,810		$	1,219,722

Inventories_Net

Inventories, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Inventories, Net	'
	INVENTORIES, NET
	Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company periodically reviews its inventory for excess, close-out and slow moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,		September 30,
		2013		2012		2012
	Raw materials	$	941	$	1,633	$	726
	Work in process	1,271		1,969		2,055
	Finished goods	407,899		359,723		472,952
		$	410,111	$	363,325	$	475,733

Intangible_Assets_Net

Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets, Net	'
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
	Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives include patents and purchased technology and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are approximately 10 years. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives include trademarks and tradenames and are not amortized but are periodically evaluated for impairment.
	The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible assets balance (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Gross carrying amount	$	14,198		$	14,198		$	14,198
	Accumulated amortization	(4,999		)	(4,001		)	(3,651		)
	Net carrying amount	9,199			10,197			10,547
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421			27,421			27,421
	Intangible assets, net	$	36,620		$	37,618		$	37,968
	Annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization is estimated to be $1,330,000 in 2013 through 2017.

Product_Warranty

Product Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty	'
	PRODUCT WARRANTY
	Some of the Company’s products carry limited warranty provisions for defects in quality and workmanship. A warranty reserve is established at the time of sale to cover estimated costs based on the Company’s history of warranty repairs and replacements and is recorded in cost of sales. The warranty reserve is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,665		$	9,453		$	10,209		$	10,452
	Charged to costs and expenses	1,154			1,218			3,938			3,183
	Claims settled	(806		)	(960		)	(3,976		)	(3,917		)
	Other	126			83			(32		)	76
	Balance at end of period	$	10,139		$	9,794		$	10,139		$	9,794

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company’s Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) allows for grants of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards. The majority of all stock option and restricted stock unit grants outstanding under the Plan were granted in the first quarter of each fiscal year.
	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2013			2012		2013		2012
	Stock options		$	873		$	607	$	2,583	$	2,384
	Restricted stock units		1,377			797		3,949		3,323
	Total		$	2,250		$	1,404	$	6,532	$	5,707
	Stock Options
	The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate applicable to the option’s expected term, and the Company’s estimated annual dividend yield.
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for stock options granted in the period:
		Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012	2013		2012
	Expected term	4.49 years		4.51 years	4.71 years		4.78 years
	Expected stock price volatility	26.87%		31.95%	30.63%		32.20%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.01%		0.47%	0.70%		0.88%
	Expected dividend yield	1.38%		1.63%	1.62%		1.80%
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$13.04		$12.37	$12.34		$11.57
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted a total of 342,358 and 358,169 stock options, respectively. At September 30, 2013, unrecognized costs related to outstanding stock options totaled approximately $6,414,000, before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to stock options are amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. Unrecognized costs related to stock options at September 30, 2013 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.45 years.
	Restricted Stock Units
	The Company estimates the fair value of service-based and performance-based restricted stock units using the Black-Scholes model. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of restricted stock units include the vesting period, dividend yield and closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for restricted stock units granted in the period:
		Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012	2013		2012
	Vesting period	4.01 years		4.00 years	3.93 years		3.86 years
	Expected dividend yield	1.38%		1.63%	1.59%		1.77%
	Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit	$60.27		$50.46	$51.97		$46.57
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted 147,590 and 183,816 restricted stock units, respectively. At September 30, 2013, unrecognized costs related to outstanding restricted stock units totaled approximately $11,331,000, before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to restricted stock units are being amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. These unrecognized costs at September 30, 2013 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.50 years.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, reported on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains and losses on certain derivative transactions and foreign currency translation adjustments. The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	7		$	4,103		$	25,915		$	30,025
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(9		)	(951		)	11,093			10,133
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(2,253		)	—			(2,253		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(9		)	(3,204		)	11,093			7,880
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	899		$	37,008		$	37,905
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at June 30, 2012	$	(34	)	$	6,667		$	35,945		$	42,578
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	32			(736		)	8,306			7,602
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(2,633		)	—			(2,633		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	32			(3,369		)	8,306			4,969
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(2	)	$	3,298		$	44,251		$	47,547
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(9	)	$	2,505		$	44,167		$	46,663
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	7			1,929			(7,159		)	(5,223		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(3,535		)	—			(3,535		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	7			(1,606		)	(7,159		)	(8,758		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	899		$	37,008		$	37,905
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(2	)	$	7,250		$	39,649		$	46,897
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(143		)	4,602			4,459
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(3,809		)	—			(3,809		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	—			(3,952		)	4,602			650
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(2	)	$	3,298		$	44,251		$	47,547
	All reclassification adjustments related to derivative transactions are recorded in cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 11 for further information regarding derivative instrument reclassification adjustments.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Earnings per share (“EPS”) is presented on both a basic and diluted basis. Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units determined using the treasury stock method.
	A reconciliation of common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share	34,452		33,872		34,325		33,761
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	301		283		315		274
	Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share	34,753		34,155		34,640		34,035
	Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company:
	Basic	$	1.58	$	1.9	$	1.68	$	1.79
	Diluted	1.57		1.88		1.66		1.77
	Stock options and service-based restricted stock units representing 393,993 and 923,275 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 586,220 and 932,362 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive as a result of applying the treasury stock method. In addition, performance-based restricted stock units representing 10,560 and 40,304 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 10,560 and 38,259 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.
	Since the inception of the Company’s stock repurchase plan in 2004 through September 30, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $500,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had repurchased 9,593,278 shares under this program at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $441,443,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not repurchase any shares of the Company's common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company repurchased an aggregate of $206,000 of the Company's common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company operates in four geographic segments: (1) United States, (2) Latin America and Asia Pacific ("LAAP"), (3) Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) and (4) Canada, which are reflective of the Company’s internal organization, management, and oversight structure. Each geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment.
	The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales and income from operations are summarized in the following tables (in thousands). Inter-segment net sales, which are recorded at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material.
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012			2013			2012
	Net sales to unrelated entities:
	United States	$	323,120	$	347,757		$	663,407		$	672,879
	LAAP	71,968		84,614			236,297			245,560
	EMEA	78,102		60,583			172,056			168,655
	Canada	49,894		52,051			80,126			81,409
		$	523,084	$	545,005		$	1,151,886		$	1,168,503
	Segment income from operations:
	United States	$	50,260	$	62,475		$	47,113		$	50,039
	LAAP	9,199		7,128			23,964			24,797
	EMEA	11,188		7,862			4,913			2,295
	Canada	6,252		10,353			3,640			5,294
	Total income from operations	76,899		87,818			79,630			82,425
	Interest	56		(17		)	403			421
	Other non-operating income (expense)	417		—			(686		)	—
	Income before income taxes	$	77,372	$	87,801		$	79,347		$	82,846

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk

Financial Instruments And Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments And Risk Management	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
	In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial position and results of operations are routinely subject to a variety of risks. These risks include risks associated with financial markets, primarily currency exchange rate risk and, to a lesser extent, interest rate risk and equity market risk. The Company regularly assesses these risks and has established policies and business practices designed to mitigate them. The Company does not engage in speculative trading in any financial market.
	The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases by subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars or Japanese yen as their functional currency. The Company manages this risk by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument’s cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, the change in fair value attributable to changes in forward points are excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and included in current cost of sales. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
	The Company also uses currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges to manage the consolidated currency exchange rate risk associated with the remeasurement of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities by subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, Korean won or Chinese renminbi as their functional currency. Non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, payables and intercompany loans. The gains and losses generated on these currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges are expected to be largely offset in other non-operating income (expense), net by the gains and losses generated from the remeasurement of the non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities.
	The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	$	84,500		$	70,000		$	97,925
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	65,900			121,934			89,462
	At September 30, 2013, approximately $1,903,000 of deferred net gains on both outstanding and matured derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to net income during the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on U.S. dollar exchange rates in effect against the European euro, Canadian dollar and Japanese yen when outstanding derivative contracts mature.
	At September 30, 2013, the Company’s derivative contracts had a remaining maturity of approximately two years or less. All the counterparties to these transactions had both long-term and short-term investment grade credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions. The maximum net exposure to any single counterparty, which is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of all contracts with that counterparty, was approximately $1,000,000 at September 30, 2013. The Company does not hold derivatives featuring credit-related contingent terms. In addition, the Company is not a party to any derivative master agreement featuring credit-related contingent terms. Finally, the Company has not pledged assets or posted collateral as a requirement for entering into or maintaining derivative positions.
	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands):
			Balance Sheet Classification	September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
				2013			2012			2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,526		$	2,147		$	2,170
	Currency forward contracts		Other non-current assets	—			489			—
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Accrued liabilities	573			579			580
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	403			4,072			582
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Accrued liabilities	26			743			1,640
	The following table presents the statement of operations effect and classification of derivative instruments (in thousands):
			Statement of	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
			Operations
			Classification	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Currency Forward Contracts:
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss		—	$	(951	)	$	(736	)	$	1,929		$	(143	)
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion		Cost of sales	3,217			3,219			4,843			4,011
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance		Cost of sales	—			—			—			441
	Gain (loss) recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion		Cost of sales	8			(12		)	(37		)	(16		)
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain recognized in income		Other non-operating income (expense)	137			—			6,149			—
	Loss recognized in income		Selling, general and administrative expense	—			(881		)	—			(7,134		)

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Inventory Purchase Obligations
	Inventory purchase obligations consist of open production purchase orders and other commitments for raw materials and sourced apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment. At September 30, 2013, inventory purchase obligations were $240,165,000.
	Litigation
	The Company is a party to various legal claims, actions and complaints from time to time. Although the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measures

Fair Value Measures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measures	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASURES
	Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1 –	observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active liquid markets;
	Level 2 –	inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets, that are observable, either directly or indirectly; or observable market prices in markets with insufficient volume and/or infrequent transactions; and
	Level 3 –	unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, that require the reporting entity to
		develop its own assumptions.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	153,382	$	—	$	—	$	153,382
	Time deposits	25,092		—		—		25,092
	Reverse repurchase agreements	—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		3,218		—		3,218
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Certificates of deposit	—		1,470		—		1,470
	Variable-rate demand notes	—		27,320		—		27,320
	Other short-term investments
	Mutual fund shares	259		—		—		259
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		1,929		—		1,929
	Other non-current assets
	Mutual fund shares	4,560		—		—		4,560
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	183,293	$	58,937	$	—	$	242,230
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	599	$	—	$	599
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	599	$	—	$	599
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	70,857	$	—	$	—	$	70,857
	Time deposits	25,035		—		—		25,035
	Certificates of deposit	—		2,450		—		2,450
	U.S. Government-backed repurchase agreements	—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		5,348		—		5,348
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Certificates of deposit	—		7,596		—		7,596
	Variable-rate demand notes	—		22,640		—		22,640
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		14,425		—		14,425
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		6,219		—		6,219
	Other non-current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		489		—		489
	Mutual fund shares	4,080		—		—		4,080
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	99,972	$	84,167	$	—	$	184,139
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	13,700	$	—	$	—	$	13,700
	Time deposits	10,016		—		—		10,016
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Time deposits	—		2,128		—		2,128
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		2,752		—		2,752
	Other non-current assets
	Mutual fund shares	3,879		—		—		3,879
Total assets measured at fair value	$	27,595	$	4,880	$	—	$	32,475
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities
Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	2,220	$	—	$	2,220
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	2,220	$	—	$	2,220
(1)	Investments have remaining maturities greater than three months but less than two years and are available for use in current operations.
Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from inputs, other than quoted market prices in active markets, that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace and quoted prices in markets with limited volume or infrequent transactions.
There were no material assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, or September 30, 2012.

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon1

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Equity	'
	The following table presents the changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Columbia Sportswear Company			Non-Controlling Interest			Total
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2012	$	1,166,167		$	—		$	1,166,167
	Net income (loss)	57,611			(289		)	57,322
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities	7			—			7
	Derivative holding losses	(1,606		)	—			(1,606		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,159		)	99			(7,060		)
	Cash dividends ($0.66 per share)	(22,665		)	—			(22,665		)
	Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	12,055			—			12,055
	Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	—			8,000			8,000
	Tax adjustment from stock plans	970			—			970
	Stock-based compensation expense	6,532			—			6,532
	BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013	$	1,211,912		$	7,810		$	1,219,722

Inventories_Net_Tables

Inventories, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Inventories, Net	'
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,		September 30,
		2013		2012		2012
	Raw materials	$	941	$	1,633	$	726
	Work in process	1,271		1,969		2,055
	Finished goods	407,899		359,723		472,952
		$	410,111	$	363,325	$	475,733

Intangible_Assets_Net_Tables

Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible assets balance (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Gross carrying amount	$	14,198		$	14,198		$	14,198
	Accumulated amortization	(4,999		)	(4,001		)	(3,651		)
	Net carrying amount	9,199			10,197			10,547
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421			27,421			27,421
	Intangible assets, net	$	36,620		$	37,618		$	37,968

Product_Warranty_Tables

Product Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation Of Product Warranties	'
	A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,665		$	9,453		$	10,209		$	10,452
	Charged to costs and expenses	1,154			1,218			3,938			3,183
	Claims settled	(806		)	(960		)	(3,976		)	(3,917		)
	Other	126			83			(32		)	76
	Balance at end of period	$	10,139		$	9,794		$	10,139		$	9,794

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2013			2012		2013		2012
	Stock options		$	873		$	607	$	2,583	$	2,384
	Restricted stock units		1,377			797		3,949		3,323
	Total		$	2,250		$	1,404	$	6,532	$	5,707
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions	'
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for stock options granted in the period:
		Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012	2013		2012
	Expected term	4.49 years		4.51 years	4.71 years		4.78 years
	Expected stock price volatility	26.87%		31.95%	30.63%		32.20%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.01%		0.47%	0.70%		0.88%
	Expected dividend yield	1.38%		1.63%	1.62%		1.80%
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$13.04		$12.37	$12.34		$11.57
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Restricted Stock Units	'
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for restricted stock units granted in the period:
		Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012	2013		2012
	Vesting period	4.01 years		4.00 years	3.93 years		3.86 years
	Expected dividend yield	1.38%		1.63%	1.59%		1.77%
	Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit	$60.27		$50.46	$51.97		$46.57

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Related Tax Effects	'
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	7		$	4,103		$	25,915		$	30,025
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(9		)	(951		)	11,093			10,133
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(2,253		)	—			(2,253		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(9		)	(3,204		)	11,093			7,880
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	899		$	37,008		$	37,905
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at June 30, 2012	$	(34	)	$	6,667		$	35,945		$	42,578
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	32			(736		)	8,306			7,602
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(2,633		)	—			(2,633		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	32			(3,369		)	8,306			4,969
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(2	)	$	3,298		$	44,251		$	47,547
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(9	)	$	2,505		$	44,167		$	46,663
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	7			1,929			(7,159		)	(5,223		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(3,535		)	—			(3,535		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	7			(1,606		)	(7,159		)	(8,758		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(2	)	$	899		$	37,008		$	37,905
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Unrealized losses on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(2	)	$	7,250		$	39,649		$	46,897
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(143		)	4,602			4,459
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(3,809		)	—			(3,809		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	—			(3,952		)	4,602			650
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(2	)	$	3,298		$	44,251		$	47,547

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation Of Common Shares Used In Denominator For Computing Basic And Diluted EPS	'
	A reconciliation of common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share	34,452		33,872		34,325		33,761
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	301		283		315		274
	Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share	34,753		34,155		34,640		34,035
	Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company:
	Basic	$	1.58	$	1.9	$	1.68	$	1.79
	Diluted	1.57		1.88		1.66		1.77

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Segment Information	'
	The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales and income from operations are summarized in the following tables (in thousands). Inter-segment net sales, which are recorded at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material.
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012			2013			2012
	Net sales to unrelated entities:
	United States	$	323,120	$	347,757		$	663,407		$	672,879
	LAAP	71,968		84,614			236,297			245,560
	EMEA	78,102		60,583			172,056			168,655
	Canada	49,894		52,051			80,126			81,409
		$	523,084	$	545,005		$	1,151,886		$	1,168,503
	Segment income from operations:
	United States	$	50,260	$	62,475		$	47,113		$	50,039
	LAAP	9,199		7,128			23,964			24,797
	EMEA	11,188		7,862			4,913			2,295
	Canada	6,252		10,353			3,640			5,294
	Total income from operations	76,899		87,818			79,630			82,425
	Interest	56		(17		)	403			421
	Other non-operating income (expense)	417		—			(686		)	—
	Income before income taxes	$	77,372	$	87,801		$	79,347		$	82,846

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk1

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Gross Notional Amount Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments	'
	The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
		2013			2012			2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	$	84,500		$	70,000		$	97,925
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	65,900			121,934			89,462
Balance Sheet Classification And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments	'
	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands):
			Balance Sheet Classification	September 30,			December 31,			September 30,
				2013			2012			2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,526		$	2,147		$	2,170
	Currency forward contracts		Other non-current assets	—			489			—
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Accrued liabilities	573			579			580
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	403			4,072			582
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts		Accrued liabilities	26			743			1,640
Effect And Classification Of Derivative Instruments	'
	The following table presents the statement of operations effect and classification of derivative instruments (in thousands):
			Statement of	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
			Operations
			Classification	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Currency Forward Contracts:
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss		—	$	(951	)	$	(736	)	$	1,929		$	(143	)
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion		Cost of sales	3,217			3,219			4,843			4,011
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance		Cost of sales	—			—			—			441
	Gain (loss) recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion		Cost of sales	8			(12		)	(37		)	(16		)
	Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain recognized in income		Other non-operating income (expense)	137			—			6,149			—
	Loss recognized in income		Selling, general and administrative expense	—			(881		)	—			(7,134		)

Fair_Value_Measures_Tables

Fair Value Measures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	153,382	$	—	$	—	$	153,382
	Time deposits	25,092		—		—		25,092
	Reverse repurchase agreements	—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		3,218		—		3,218
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Certificates of deposit	—		1,470		—		1,470
	Variable-rate demand notes	—		27,320		—		27,320
	Other short-term investments
	Mutual fund shares	259		—		—		259
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		1,929		—		1,929
	Other non-current assets
	Mutual fund shares	4,560		—		—		4,560
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	183,293	$	58,937	$	—	$	242,230
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	599	$	—	$	599
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	599	$	—	$	599
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	70,857	$	—	$	—	$	70,857
	Time deposits	25,035		—		—		25,035
	Certificates of deposit	—		2,450		—		2,450
	U.S. Government-backed repurchase agreements	—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		5,348		—		5,348
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Certificates of deposit	—		7,596		—		7,596
	Variable-rate demand notes	—		22,640		—		22,640
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		14,425		—		14,425
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		6,219		—		6,219
	Other non-current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		489		—		489
	Mutual fund shares	4,080		—		—		4,080
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	99,972	$	84,167	$	—	$	184,139
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	13,700	$	—	$	—	$	13,700
	Time deposits	10,016		—		—		10,016
	Available-for-sale short-term investments (1)
	Time deposits	—		2,128		—		2,128
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	—		2,752		—		2,752
	Other non-current assets
	Mutual fund shares	3,879		—		—		3,879
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	27,595	$	4,880	$	—	$	32,475
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 11)	$	—	$	2,220	$	—	$	2,220
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	2,220	$	—	$	2,220
	(1)	Investments have remaining maturities greater than three months but less than two years and are available for use in current operations.

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon2

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends per share	$0.22	$0.22	$0.66	$0.66
Non-controlling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	60.00%	'	60.00%	'
Non-controlling Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	'	'	$8,000	'
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends per share	'	'	$0.66	'
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	'	'	$12,000	'

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon3

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Schedule of Equity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	$1,166,167	'
Net income (loss)	54,550	64,375	57,322	60,372
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities	-9	32	7	0
Derivative holding losses	-3,204	-3,369	-1,606	-3,952
Foreign currency translation adjustments	11,114	8,306	-7,060	4,602
Cash dividends	'	'	-22,665	'
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	'	'	12,055	'
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	'	'	8,000	'
Tax adjustment from stock plans	'	'	970	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	6,532	'
Balance, end of period	1,219,722	1,127,703	1,219,722	1,127,703
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	1,166,167	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	57,611	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities	'	'	7	'
Derivative holding losses	'	'	-1,606	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	-7,159	'
Cash dividends	'	'	-22,665	'
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	'	'	12,055	'
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	'	'	0	'
Tax adjustment from stock plans	'	'	970	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	6,532	'
Balance, end of period	1,211,912	'	1,211,912	'
Non-controlling Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	0	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	-289	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities	'	'	0	'
Derivative holding losses	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	99	'
Cash dividends	'	'	0	'
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	'	'	0	'
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	'	'	8,000	'
Tax adjustment from stock plans	'	'	0	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	0	'
Balance, end of period	$7,810	'	$7,810	'

Inventories_Net_Schedule_Of_In

Inventories, Net (Schedule Of Inventories, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Raw materials	$941	$1,633	$726
Work in process	1,271	1,969	2,055
Finished goods	407,899	359,723	472,952
Inventory, net	$410,111	$363,325	$475,733

Intangible_Assets_Net_Narrativ

Intangible Assets, Net (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Estimated useful life	'10 years
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization, 2013	$1,330
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization, 2014	1,330
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization, 2015	1,330
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization, 2016	1,330
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization, 2017	$1,330

Intangible_Assets_Net_Summary_

Intangible Assets, Net (Summary Of Identifiable Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross carrying amount	$14,198	$14,198	$14,198
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated amortization	-4,999	-4,001	-3,651
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net carrying amount	9,199	10,197	10,547
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421	27,421	27,421
Intangible assets, net	$36,620	$37,618	$37,968

Product_Warranty_Reconciliatio

Product Warranty (Reconciliation Of Product Warranties) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$9,665	$9,453	$10,209	$10,452
Charged to costs and expenses	1,154	1,218	3,938	3,183
Claims settled	-806	-960	-3,976	-3,917
Other	126	83	-32	76
Balance at end of period	$10,139	$9,794	$10,139	$9,794

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	$11,331	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	'2 years 6 months	'
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)	147,590	183,816
Stock Option [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'
Stock options granted (in shares)	342,358	358,169
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	$6,414	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	'2 years 5 months 12 days	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$2,250	$1,404	$6,532	$5,707
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	873	607	2,583	2,384
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$1,377	$797	$3,949	$3,323

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) (Stock Option [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected term, years	'4 years 5 months 26 days	'4 years 6 months 4 days	'4 years 8 months 16 days	'4 years 9 months 11 days
Expected stock price volatility	26.87%	31.95%	30.63%	32.20%
Risk-free interest rate	1.01%	0.47%	0.70%	0.88%
Expected dividend yield	1.38%	1.63%	1.62%	1.80%
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$13.04	$12.37	$12.34	$11.57

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Restricted Stock Units) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Vesting period, years	'4 years 4 days	'4 years	'3 years 11 months 5 days	'3 years 10 months 10 days
Expected dividend yield	1.38%	1.63%	1.59%	1.77%
Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit (in dollars per share)	$60.27	$50.46	$51.97	$46.57

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	$30,025	$42,578	$46,663	$46,897
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	10,133	7,602	-5,223	4,459
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	-2,253	-2,633	-3,535	-3,809
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	7,880	4,969	-8,758	650
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	37,905	47,547	37,905	47,547
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	7	-34	-9	-2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-9	32	7	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	-9	32	7	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	-2	-2	-2	-2
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Derivative Transactions [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	4,103	6,667	2,505	7,250
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-951	-736	1,929	-143
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	-2,253	-2,633	-3,535	-3,809
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	-3,204	-3,369	-1,606	-3,952
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	899	3,298	899	3,298
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	25,915	35,945	44,167	39,649
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	11,093	8,306	-7,159	4,602
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	11,093	8,306	-7,159	4,602
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	$37,008	$44,251	$37,008	$44,251

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchase plan, authorized amount	'	'	500,000,000	'
Aggregate shares repurchased under stock repurchase plan (in shares)	'	'	9,593,278	'
Stock purchase value	'	'	441,443,000	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	'	'	'	206,000
Stock Options And Service-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	393,993	923,275	586,220	932,362
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	10,560	40,304	10,560	38,259

Earnings_Per_Share_Reconciliat

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation Of Common Shares Used In Denominator For Computing Basic And Diluted EPS) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share (in shares)	34,452	33,872	34,325	33,761
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	301	283	315	274
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share (in shares)	34,753	34,155	34,640	34,035
Earnings per share of common stock:	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share of common stock, Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.58	$1.90	$1.68	$1.79
Earnings per share of common stock, Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.57	$1.88	$1.66	$1.77

Segment_Information_Schedule_O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
			GeographicSegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
statement business segments, number of geographic segments	'	'	4	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	$523,084	$545,005	$1,151,886	$1,168,503
Income from operations	76,899	87,818	79,630	82,425
Interest income (expense), net	56	-17	403	421
Other non-operating income (expense)	417	0	-686	0
Income before income tax	77,372	87,801	79,347	82,846
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	323,120	347,757	663,407	672,879
Income from operations	50,260	62,475	47,113	50,039
LAAP [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	71,968	84,614	236,297	245,560
Income from operations	9,199	7,128	23,964	24,797
EMEA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	78,102	60,583	172,056	168,655
Income from operations	11,188	7,862	4,913	2,295
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	49,894	52,051	80,126	81,409
Income from operations	$6,252	$10,353	$3,640	$5,294

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk2

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Deferred net gains on derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income expected reclassification to net income in next twelve months	$1,903
Maximum [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivatives remaining maturity	'2 years
Aggregate unrealized gain of derivative contracts with single counterparty	$1,000

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk3

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Gross Notional Amount Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments) (Details) (Currency Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:	'	'	'
Gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	$84,500	$70,000	$97,925
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:	'	'	'
Gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges	$65,900	$121,934	$89,462

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk4

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Balance Sheet Classification And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (Currency Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	$1,526	$2,147	$2,170
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	403	4,072	582
Other Non-Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	0	489	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative liabilities	573	579	580
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$26	$743	$1,640

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk5

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Effect And Classification Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	($951)	($736)	$1,929	($143)
Cost Of Sales [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income or loss for the effective portion	3,217	3,219	4,843	4,011
Gain (loss) recognized in income or loss for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	8	-12	-37	-16
Cost Of Sales [Member] | No Longer Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance	0	0	0	441
Other Non-operating Income (Expense) [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income or loss	137	0	6,149	0
Selling, General And Administrative Expense [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income or loss	$0	($881)	$0	($7,134)

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory purchase obligations	$240,165

Fair_Value_Measures_Assets_And

Fair Value Measures (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	$242,230		$184,139		$32,475
Total liabilities measured at fair value	599		1,322		2,220
Investments, remaining maturity, minimum	'3 months		'		'
Investments, remaining maturity, maximum	'2 years		'		'
Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	183,293		99,972		27,595
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		'		0
Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	58,937		84,167		4,880
Total liabilities measured at fair value	599		1,322		2,220
Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		'		0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total liabilities measured at fair value	599		1,322		2,220
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		'		0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total liabilities measured at fair value	599		1,322		2,220
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		'		0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	153,382		70,857		13,700
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	153,382		70,857		13,700
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	25,092		25,035		10,016
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	25,092		25,035		10,016
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		2,450		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		0		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		2,450		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		0		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	25,000		25,000		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	25,000		25,000		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,218		5,348		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,218		5,348		'
Cash Equivalents [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Time Deposits [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		'		2,128	[1]
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		'		0	[1]
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		'		2,128	[1]
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		'		0	[1]
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	1,470	[1]	7,596	[1]	'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	1,470	[1]	7,596	[1]	'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	27,320	[1]	22,640	[1]	'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	27,320	[1]	22,640	[1]	'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		14,425	[1]	'
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		14,425	[1]	'
Trading Securities [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	259		'		'
Trading Securities [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	259		'		'
Trading Securities [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Trading Securities [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		'
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	1,929		6,219		2,752
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	1,929		6,219		2,752
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Non Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		489		'
Non Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	'		489		'
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	4,560		4,080		3,879
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	4,560		4,080		3,879
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		'		0
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	$0		'		$0
[1]	Investments have remaining maturities greater than three months but less than two years and are available for use in current operations.