The ultimate traditional climbing areas where local ethics prohibit the use of metal protection (creating the towers' notorious and dangerous runouts), chalk can not be used (making every climb a quasi-first ascent with no chalk trail to follow), and purists climb barefoot.
... a training life that demands 80 miles in a weekend. It's footwear that gives Guillermo Medina the stability to make it possible. Learn how Guillermo finds his balance.
Challenge yourself once again! The spirit of Never Stop Exploring™ is wrapped up in the 2008 The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge. If you didn't in 2007, be sure to challenge yourself in 2008. more...
Submit your best photo that you feel embodies the spirit of exploration. Go to thenorthface.com/photo for details, prizes, and to submit your photos now. The top 5 will win gear for their next adventure! more...
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