The North Face

Nov 25 | Athlete produced film awared best mtn adventure film @Kendal

By Renan Ozturk

Super honored that Samsara won "Best Film on Mtn. Adventure" in the UK at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival. Its so cool that the awards are original pieces of art by Andy Parkin, a climber-artist who I really appreciate! Also my good friends at Sender Films took the grand prize for "Alone on the Wall", featuring TNF athlete Alex Honnold on his Half Dome and Moonlight buttress free solos. They just finished a 6 episode TV show called "First Ascent" which is going to air worldwide on National Geographic Adventure Channel in 2010. Stay tuned for the air-dates of episode 2 about our Vertical Carnival quest in South America and all the other madness...

Nov 19 | 37 Volcanoes in 10 Days: Official Time 8 Days & 11 Hours

By The North Face

^{(In English and Espanol)}

ENGLISH

THE ACOMPLISHMENT
Friday 20th of November; rarely in life something goes exactly according to planed; this was exactly the case, things went better than planed. The athletes finished the Challenge in 8 days and 11 hours.

Willie Benegas said “If we were to do it again today, with what we have learned we would probably do it in 6 days”. Juan Carlos Sagastume complemented saying “now we have to look forward, towards the future, and see what new challenges this brings us”

They climbed up 37 volcanoes, reached the summit, and then they climbed down.

Today we held a press conference inside the TNF store in Guatemala, we had media coverage from all over the country; TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.

The Challenge was a success, the athletes finished with a few bumps and bruises, their legs cut up and their knees and feet swollen, but overall they are doing very well, they returned home safe and sound.

Tomorrow there is another conference planed inside the Oakland Mall, where anyone can attend. We are expecting about 400 listeners.

Hopefully we will have more images and video to send your way soon…

THE NORTH FACE GUATEMALA TEAM

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EN ESPAÑOL

EL LOGRO
Viernes 20 de noviembre; pocas veces en la vida cuando uno ejecuta un plan, este se lleva a cabo a la perfección; este fue exactamente el caso, las cosas salieron exactamente como se planearon. Los atletas terminaron el Desafío en tan solo 8 días y medio.

Willie dijo “Si lo volveríamos a hacer ahora que ya lo hicimos una vez, creo que lo podríamos sacar en 6 días”. Juan Carlos complemento diciendo que “ahora vienen otros retos, hay que ver hacia el futuro.”

Los atletas subieron a la cima de los 37 volcanes, y luego han bajado.

El día de hoy se ha llevado a cabo una conferencia de prensa dentro de la tienda TNF en Guatemala. Se presentaron medios de cada rincón del país; TV, radio, prensa, revistas, etc.

El Desafío ha sido un éxito, un gran logro, los atletas terminaron con unos cuantos golpes y moretes, las piernas cortadas y las rodillas y pies hinchados, pero se encuentran bien y han regresado sanos y salvos a la ciudad.

Mañana se tiene planeada otra conferencia dentro del centro comercial Oakland Mall, en la cual los atletas hablarán de su experiencia y el Desafío de los 37 volcanes. Esperamos alrededor de 400 personas.

Esperamos tener más imágenes y videos pronto para compartirlos con ustedes.

EQUIPO THE NORTH FACE GUATEMALA

Nov 19 | 37 Volcanoes in 10 Days: Near the Finish Line

By The North Face

^{(In English and Espanol)}

IN ENGLISH
Thursday November 19th; the athletes have reached the top of 33 volcanoes and are hoping to finish the Challenge today, sometime in the afternoon.

Right now they are near the top of the Ixtepeque volcano (34), in the Eastern region of the country.

After this they will take on these volcanoes:
35 Ipala
36 Monte Rico
37 Quezaltepeque

 

This is the fist time (or at least the first documented one) that some one has climbed the 37 volcanoes of Guatemala (These are all the volcanoes of the country) in less than 10 days; actually it will be in about 8 and a half days if they finish today in the afternoon. This is a one of a kind Challenge in the history of Guatemala.

We, at The North Face, feel very proud of both athletes and are looking forward to continue supporting these kind of Challenges and athletes; that change the world with their actions rather than their words; and they NEVER STOP EXPLORING.

THE NORTH FACE GUATEMALA TEAM

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EN ESPAÑOL

CERCA DEL FINAL

Jueves 19 de noviembre, los atletas ya llevan 33 volcanes y esperan terminar con el Desafío hoy por la tarde.

En este momento están haciendo cumbre en el volcán Ixtepeque (34), en la zona Oriente del país.

Les quedan pendientes los siguientes volcanes:
35 Ipala
36 Monte Rico
37 Quezaltepeque

 

Es la primera vez documentada que alguien hace las 37 cumbres del Guatemala (Todos los volcanes del país) en menos de 10 días; según los atletas lo terminarán en 8 días y medio. Es una hazaña UNICA en la historia de Guatemala.

Nosotros en The North Face nos sentimos muy orgullosos de los 2 atletas y esperamos poder Sergui apoyando a personas como ellos, que cambian el mundo con sus acciones y no palabras y que Nunca Paran de Explorar.

EQUIPO THE NORTH FACE GUATEMALA

Nov 18 | Mallorca Psicoblog 9 "Corazon de Mallorca"

By Cedar Wright

If you are lucky enough to experience the extreme pleasure of a deep water soloing sojourn to Mallorca, there is a good chance you will meet deep water solo pioneer, Miquel Riera, a veritable living legend. Miquel is one of the coolest guys you could ever hope to meet, with an undying psyche for climbing, women, and partying. I followed Miquel around one day for a trip off the beaten path. This was perhaps the most intimidating day of the trip with rough waters and virgin rock!!! Enjoy the latest Psicoblog. Cheers. Cedar

Nov 18 | 37 Volcanoes in 10 Days: Day 8 - 29 Tamed & 8 Left

By The North Face

^{(In English and Espanol)}

IN ENGLISH
DAY 8: The athletes are hurting; their feet have blisters, their knees and shins scraped and torn because of all the vegetation and rock that has brushed against them. Their metal sharpness is getting weaker and the physical strengths gauge is near empty.

We had a chance to talk to them today; “We hope to finish by noon tomorrow” said Juan Carlos. “We think this will be over in 8 days and a half”.

They are heading over to Tahual volcano right now.

We will keep you up to date in the afternoon,
THE NORTH FACE® GUATEMALA TEAM

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EN ESPAÑOL
Día numero 8: del Desafío, se han superado 29 volcanes, faltan 8

Los atletas están dolidos; sus pies ampollados, sus rodillas y espinillas muy rasgadas y cortadas por toda la vegetación y rocas que se han frotado contra sus piernas subiendo los volcanes. Su agilidad mental se pone cada vez más lenta y les queda poca fuerza física.

Hoy tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con los atletas; “Esperamos terminar mañana alrededor del medio día” dijo Juan Carlos. “Creemos que lo vamos a lograr en 8 días y medio”.

En este momento se dirigen al volcán Tahual.

Los mantendremos informados,
EQUIPO THE NORTH FACE® GUATEMALA

Nov 17 | 37 Volcanoes in 10 Days: Day 7 - 24 Down 13 To Go

By The North Face

^{(In English and Espanol)}

ENGLISH
Day 7 of the Challenge, 24 volcanoes down, 13 to go. Today, they will take on:
25. Las Flores
26. Culma
27. Vivoras
28. Chingo
29. Tahual

 
Last night on the volcano Tecuamburro Juan Carlos and Willie were vigorously tested; they got lost on their way down the volcano. This cost them about 6 hours. They will try to get this time back today.

Juan Carlos and Willie are in good physical and mental shape, they agree that the hardest challenges are behind them and are looking forward to putting Guatemala on the map for adventure travellers.

It’s very impressive to see the people in Guatemala getting involved with the challenge; people come by the RV and ask us if we need any help and how are we doing. The few seconds they have had on national TV has helped make this journey a country journey, instead of a 2 man journey. The whole country is supporting them.

We will keep you posted,
The North Face® Guatemala Team

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EN ESPAÑOL
Día 7 del desafío, 24 volcanes han sido conquistados, faltan 13. Hoy los atletas subirán los siguientes volcanes:
25. Las Flores
26. Culma
27. Vivoras
28. Chingo
29. Tahual

 
Anoche el volcán Tecuamburro puso a puso a prueba a Juan Carlos y Willie; se han perdido en el descenso y esto les ha costado alrededor de 6 horas. Tratarán de recuperarlas el día de hoy.

Juan Carlos y Willie se encuentran en buena condición física y mental, y acuerdan que la parte más difícil del desafío ya quedó detrás de ellos. Se encuentran con ganas y motivados para poner a Guatemala en el mapa y atraer a más aventureros como ellos.

Es muy impresionante ver a la gente de Guatemala involucrarse en una actividad como esta. La gente se acerca al Camper (RV) constantemente a preguntar cómo van los atletas y si pueden ayudar en algo. Los pocos segundos y reportajes que han salido en la televisión nacional han logrado que este desafío se convierta en un desafío nacional, en vez de solo de estos 2 atletas. Toda Guatemala esta pendiente y apoyándolos.

Los mantendremos informados,
Equipo The North Face® Guatemala

Nov 16 | Day Five.

By Willie Benegas

Half way thought the Challenge; five days have gone by and we find our athletes with over 15 volcanoes under their belt. The athletes had some minor setbacks time wise yesterday but they are making up ground today by taking on the Acatenango, Fuego and Agua volcanoes today.

So far they have climbed the following volcanoes:


1.    Tacana
2.    Tajumulco
3.    San Antonio
4.    Chicabal
5.    Siete Orejas
6.    Cerro Quemado

8.    Santiaguito
9.    Zunil
10.    Sto. Tomas
11.    Cuxliquel
12.    Pakisis
13.    San Pedro
14.    Toliman
15.    Atitlan

Today, Sunday 15th  of november, they will go for the:

16.    Acatenango
17.    Fuego
18.    Agua

Nov 15 | Live On PBS Wedsday @8pm!!

By Renan Ozturk

Starting to get excited to see the final films from the "Caves of Mustang" project: ON PBS NOV 18 @8pm. Wish we actually had a TV! The word on the street is that they are going to show two hr long pieces from the discoveries of ancient artwork, human remains and wild climbing action. It was the most mind-blowing adventure I'll probably ever experience in my lifetime: a full on Indiana Jones style horseback and lasso thriller on the Tibetan plateau.

Nov 13 | Give the Gift of the Outdoors This Holiday

By The North Face

FIND A STORE NEAR YOU
 
FIND A STORE NEAR YOU

Nov 13 | 181 Countries Came Together for Climate Action

By The North Face

It was exciting to see the awareness needle move on Saturday, October 24th for the International Day of Climate Action. We as a company, along with people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history.

350.org, the organization behind the effort that is striving to reduce the world’s amount of carbon in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, reported that over 5,200 “actions” were taken that day. That meant that over 5,200 groups of people formed for a picture or video that displayed the number 350 to bring attention to this critical number.

The North Face was active in trying to raise awareness around this initiative. We hung banners in our retail store windows, took over our homepage on our website, took action at our Endurance Challenge, and at our corporate sales meeting that fell on the day of action. We also created a video that included our associates from all over the world from China to Europe to Canada to the US. We all recognize the importance of this issue and encourage everyone to pass the 350 message on.

Just because the International Day of Climate Action has passed, doesn’t mean the chance to get involved is over. Visit their site for next steps, such as signing the pledge that will shown to the leaders in Copenhagen in December, or volunteering to deliver one of the many 350 photos to your local leaders. Just as the folks at 350.org continue on, so we as a company will continue on our sustainability journey. Individually and collectively, we will make a difference.