K2 is the original American Ski and Snowboard Brand, founded in 1962 in Washington State. The brand continued to pioneer by expanding into snowboards in 1987 and was the first brand to specifically engineer products for women starting in 1999. Driven by a passion for sports and enthusiasts, K2 makes alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes, in-line skates, and Nordic ski equipment, apparel, and accessories.