Kit DesLauriers - Alpine Climber / Skier
When she’s not skiing, climbing or biking, Kit is busy raising her two young daughters in a way that encourages their appreciation for the natural world and gives them the skills to move around comfortably in the outdoors.
Alex Honnold - Rock Climber
The Sacramento, California born climber took to the sport at age eleven, when his parents introduced him to a local climbing gym. “They figured that since I was always climbing trees, I would like the gym,” he recalls.
Emily Harrington - Rock Climber
She served as an Athlete Representative on the USA Climbing Board and is currently an ambassador for Outdoor Nation.
Peter Croft - Rock Climber
He sometimes writes about his adventures in various climbing magazines and, in between climbs, enjoys spending time with his wife, Karine, and Pee Wee the dog.
Jimmy Chin - Alpine Climber / Photographer
Climbing, skiing and often enduring death defying situations next to some of the best in the industry, Jimmy shoulders the camera equipment and documents the epic stories.
Ingrid Backstrom - Skier
When she’s not skiing, Ingrid still stays outside as much a possible, running and biking to relax and keep fit. Ingrid is grateful for the opportunities that her sport brings her, especially getting to travel and ski with “amazing people around the world.”
Daniel Woods - Rock Climber
“I am most inspired by how there is no limit to what can be done. It’s the exploration involved in finding a new FA or the physical and mental side of achieving a hard piece of rock that has already been done.”
Nikki Kimball - Ultrarunner
She is co-creator of The Running Clinic, a monthly screening of runners and triathletes aimed at preventing injury and advising athletes on proper nutrition, training and footwear.
Gear Up + Get Out with The North Face
Mar 12th 2013
The North Face wants people to get outside and they are giving away the gear to help make it happen. The “Gear Up + Get Out” Sweepstakes launches today, and to celebrate, The North Face is giving people across the country a chance to win great gear packages up to a $1,000 value. Read more
Ambassador Ryan Hudson Fills Us In On How Role Models Have Shaped His Life's Path
Mar 7th 2013
They call me Ryan Hudson, I'm 24 yrs young. Born and raised in San Diego, CA. The youngest of 5 and homeless my entire childhood. I spent a good portion of my early life in and out of shelters and on the streets. When my family would find a home we would be in neighborhoods riddled with gang and drug activity. Read more
Ambassador Juan Martinez Shares His Story and His Thoughts On The Importance Of Being A Role Model
Mar 6th 2013
Inspiration lives. It is found in the sweet smell of dew that only a sunrise can provoke or the chorus sung by the waterfall. More so it is found amongst those who live their life according to their passion. Read more
