Portland-based active outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has reported net sales of $289.6 million for its first quarter ended March 31, an increase of 11.3% compared with $260.2 million for the same period in 2006. Net income for the quarter was $26.1 million, a 33.8% increase compared with $19.5 million.

US sales increased 7.7% to $155.5 million, European sales increased 12.7% to $54.1 million, Canadian sales decreased 2.3% to $25.8 million and other international sales increased 30.9% to $54.2 million.

Sportswear sales improved 15% to $163.1 million, outerwear sales increased 8.3% to $59.8 million, footwear sales increased 4.3% to $52.9 million and accessories and equipment sales increased 10.4% to $13.8 million.