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Athlete: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa. Location: Valle Nevado, Chile. Photo: ©Adam Clark

'The North Face® is proud to outfit their exceptional professional ski instructors and ski patrol and to work with Snowbird on many of their annual winter events.'

The North Face® is excited to contribute to the collection of extraordinary films, gallery shows, and other events to make a difference in the outdoor community. This includes TGR Film Tour, Telluride Mountain Film Festival, U.S. Freeskiing Championships, and more.

Alpine Club of Canada

http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca

The Alpine Club of Canada The Alpine Club of Canada is Canada's national mountaineering organization and has been a focal point for Canadian mountaineering since 1906. The non-profit club is volunteer driven with 7000 members in 19 sections across Canada. The club promotes alpine access and environmental preservation; carries out mountaineering safety and research studies; promotes mountain heritage and culture; provides winter and summer mountaineering adventure trips in Canada and abroad; and operates a Clubhouse in Canmore, Alberta, and 24 backcountry huts in the mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. The North Face is a proud sponsor of The North Face-Alpine Club of Canada Leadership Courses which are designed to provide advanced training for the Club's section trip leaders, amateur rope leaders and national camp managers. Learn more about the Alpine Club of Canada at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Canadian Avalanche Center (CAC)

http//www.avalanche.ca


The Canadian Avalanche Center (CAC) is a not-for-profit, non-government association dedicated to building avalanche awareness and providing avalanche education. Throughout the winter, our forecasting team monitors the avalanche conditions across western Canada and posts regular public bulletins, free of charge. Go to www.avalanche.ca for all your Canadian winter backcountry information. Learn and live with the CAC.

Island Lake Lodge

http://www.islandlakeresorts.com


Island Lake Lodge is the premier high end cat ski destination in the world. Operating 3 snow cats, 36 guests ski 7000 acres of privately owned land in the Lizard range of the Rocky Mountains near Fernie BC Canada. Island Lake Lodge has been in operation for more than 17 years making it one of the most established Cat operations in Canada. Legendary dry powder, luxury mountain lodging and fine dining put Island Lake at the top of North America’s cat ski destinations.

MICA Heliskiing

http://www.micaheli.com

Mica Heliskiing is the most progressive small group heliskiing experience in the world. Flying the A-Star B2 helicopter, Mica Heliskiing runs only 3 groups of 4 guests in a million acre tenure on the North Western slope of the Rocky Mountains near Revelstoke BC Canada. Mica Lodge is a backcountry heli access lodge for 12 guests who want to experience individually tailored heliskiing in moderate to advanced terrain.

Powder Cowboy Catskiing

http://www.powdercowboy.com


Powder Cowboy is a unique Western themed cat ski experience operating 2 snow cats and 24 guests in a 6000 acre tenure on the West side of the Lizard Range beside Island Lake Lodge near Fernie BC Canada. For over 7 years Powder Cowboy has been operating out of the Bull River Ranch - a “Dude Ranch” in the summer. A beautiful new lodge, quaint individual cabins for guests and naturally gladded tree skiing on epic mountains makes Powder Cowboy a truly unique and exhilarating cat ski experience.

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

http://www.snowbird.com

Ranked the No. 1 resort in the United States by SKIING magazine, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is home to unrivaled terrain and snowfall. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort offers 2,500 acres of big mountain skiing and riding on 500 inches of extra light snow per season.

 

The North Face is proud to outfit their exceptional professional ski instructors and ski patrol and to work with Snowbird on many of their annual winter events, including the premiere US Freeskiing Championships the first of February.

 

Learn more about Snowbird at www.snowbird.com.


Squaw Ski and Summer Resort

http://www.squaw.com

Squaw Valley opened in 1949 with one chair lift, a rope tow, and a lodge. Today, Squaw Valley USA is one of the world's premier destination resorts with year-round recreation and first-class accommodations. As The North Face employee’s mountain of choice for the weekend ski powder fix, Squaw and The North Face go way back. Seen in countless ski films, Scott Schmidt, The North Face and Squaw go hand in hand in pushing the limits of the ski industry.

 

The North Face and Squaw are working to bring many exciting events to the slopes this year, including the Jib & Jam Series, the Freehealer Festival and the Spring Magic Ski Festival.

 

Learn more about Squaw at www.squaw.com.

Teton Gravity Research (TGR)

http://www.tetongravity.com

Teton Gravity Research is an adventure sports production company made up of professional athletes, cinematographers, mountain guides, and high angle production specialists. TGR represents the new faction of hardcore athletes. Their coterie is made up of the most talented athletes in the industry. This includes World Extreme Skiing Champions, World Snowboard Champions, Olympians, World renowned big wave surfers, B.A.S.E. jumpers, mountain bikers, kayakers, paragliders, and mountaineers. TGR specializes in the production of the highest quality gravity sports films within the exhilarating platform of adrenaline based adventure sports.

USA Climbing

http://www.usaclimbing.org


USA Climbing is the national governing body for multiple disciplines of competition climbing. The organizations mission is to promote and encourage climbers of all ages in competitive climbing, and to sanction, organize and promote competitive climbing events in an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect, utilizing the support of climbers, parents, coaches, climbing facilities and industry. To achieve that goal, USA Climbing organizes the largest tour of competitive climbing events in the world, sponsors both the Youth and Adult US National Climbing Teams, and promotes the interests of climbing both in the United States and abroad.

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Canadian Avalanche Center

http://www.avalanche.ca

The Canadian Avalanche Center (CAC) is a not-for-profit, non-government association dedicated to building avalanche awareness and providing avalanche education. Throughout the winter, our forecasting team monitors the avalanche conditions across western Canada and posts regular public bulletins, free of charge. Go towww.avalanche.cafor all your Canadian winter backcountry information. Learn and live with the CAC.

Athlete: Cedar Wright. Location: Ambush Basin, WY. Photo: ©Andrew McGarry

'The North Face® and Gore continually work together to provide the consumer with the highest degree of product construction, innovation and technology.'

The North Face® offers the most technically advanced products in the market to accomplished climbers, mountaineers, snowsport athletes, endurance athletes, and explorers. Along with our technology partners, exploring the frontiers of technology for better fabrics and components is only the beginning of the life cycle of a new piece of gear.

Boa

http://www.boatechnology.com


Boa Technology Inc. is the developer of the Boa Lacing System™ and manufacturer of Boa lace reels, laces and lace guides. Boa exists to optimize footwear design and to bring forth technology that hasn't been challenged in 217 years...rendering shoe laces obsolete.  As a foreward thinking company, The North Face partnered with Boa to challenge the unchallengeable.  Together we work to improve footwear designs and challenge the status quo of the industry and usher in a new era of synergy, product, and performance.

 


 

Burlington Industries

http://www.burlington.com


From its origins in 1923, Burlington has been an innovator in textiles, specializing in rapid change that spearheads new fashion trends and cutting-edge technologies. In 1998, Burlington celebrated its 75th anniversary with a clear focus on an exciting and challenging future. Burlington is a U.S. company with an international outlook, world-class facilities and a commitment to be the best.

DuPont

http://www.dupont.com


The curiosity to go farther ... the imagination to think bigger - the determination to try harder - and the conscience to care more. DuPont works with in conjunction with The North Face on the following technical fabrics: Lycra® brand spandex fiber, Coolmax® and Cordura® textile fibers.

Gore-Tex®

http://www.gore-tex.com

W. L. Gore and Assoc., Inc. manufactures the most durably waterproof, windproof and very breathable fabrics. Established in 1976, Gore has created today's standard for outerwear fabric technology. The North Face and Gore continually work together to provide the consumer with the highest degree of product construction, innovation and technology.

Polarguard®

http://www.polarguard.com

Polarguard® continuous filament is a high-performance insulation for sleeping bags and apparel. Polarguard® is supplied exclusively by KoSa and its licensee, Western Nonwovens, Inc. KoSa is the world's complete resource for commodity and specialty polyester products. Western Nonwovens is the largest U.S. producer of high-loft and needle-punched nonwovens.

Polartec®

http://www.polartec.com


Polartec® is a family of over 150 high-performance fabrics that when used alone or in layers, provides the essential layers to tackle the greatest adventures on earth. Malden Mills strives to continuously develop innovative high-quality fabrics that respond to the needs of adventurers who push the boundaries, by offering technologically sophisticated fabrics that perform in all environments and weather conditions.

Primaloft

http://www.primaloft.com


PrimaLoft is the most efficient synthetic insulation in the world. The patented process utilizes specially treated water repellent microfibers that are engineered to create millions of tiny air pockets to retain body warmth and form a fine framework to repel moisture. The result is a lightweight performance insulation that will keep you warm, dry and comfortable in all conditions. Gram for gram, PrimaLoft is warmer - wet or dry.

Vibram®

http://www.vibram.us


Vibram® soles have become a legend in the outdoor industry throughout the world. Vibram® soles are now found not only on boots, but on a whole range of fine casual, service and dress footwear. Look for the distinctive Vibram® octagon with the Vibram® name inside: it's the symbol of excellence.

Athletes: Heidi Wirtz, Cloe Erickson. Location: Taghia, Morocco. Photo: ©Kristoffer Erickson

'Individuals are encouraged to join The North Face® in its support of community development work. '

The North Face® launched the philanthropic expedition program which provides support to the local communities who assist the athletes in their quest to reach the summits and explore the remote regions of the world. Two such programs include the Himalayan Cataract Project to cure blindness in remote mountain villages in Nepal, and the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation to teach lifesaving climbing and rope techniques to Sherpa’s.

Alpine Ascents International, Inc.

http://www.alpineascents.com


Alpine Ascents International, Inc. is a leader in the climbing industry and has been instrumental in setting the precedent in the international climbing and guiding community for the last 10 years. AAI offers over 30 expeditions and over 50 training courses in fourteen countries, including the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The mission is simple: by utilizing the best climbing talent in the country, AAI offers the opportunity for climbers at all levels to achieve personal aspirations through quality, challenging, safe and fun expeditions.

American Mountain Guide Association

http://www.amga.com


The American Mountain Guide Association is a nonprofit organization that seeks to represent the interests of American Mountain Guides by providing support, education, and certification standards. The AMGA currently offers training courses and certification exams in the disciplines of rock climbing, alpine climbing and ski mountaineering.

GlobalGiving

http://www.globalgiving.com


GlobalGiving enables individuals, companies, and other groups to find and support high quality grassroots social and economic development projects around the world. Donors have the option of directly communicating with the extraordinary social entrepreneurs who run these projects and can receive reports and updates directly from the field.

Leave No Trace (LNT)

http://www.lnt.org


Leave No Trace (LNT) is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado whose focus is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships. The Leave No Trace message is more than a campaign for clean campsites. It's a program dedicated to building awareness, appreciation, and most of all, respect for our public recreation places. LNT is about enjoying the great outdoors while traveling and camping with care.

The Access Fund

http://www.accessfund.org

A national nonprofit climbers' organization working to preserve climbing throughout the United States. In support of climbers' interests, The Access Fund: provides financing for land acquisitions and support facilities; builds and maintains trails; funds scientific studies; publishes educational material promoting low-impact climbing and environmental awareness; provides start-up money, legal counsel, and organizational resources to local climbers' groups. Since 1990, The Access Fund has provided over $1 million dollars for climber conservation and education projects.

Your Participation is Requested:

  • Retailers! Please participate in the Annual SNEWS Retailer Survey. By completing the survey you will have the option of donating $25 to the Access Fund. It’s easy money for a worthy cause and only takes a few minutes of your time.

  • boulderProject.org is reborn! Please check it out. As an AF partner, please add your company bio to the “Peeps” section. Also add your individual bio, pass the link around the office, and encourage your athletes to add their bios.
    The more “Peeps” we have, the stronger our community is. This is something that we can use to show land managers that climbers care about the places they climb. It’s a strong message but we need your help to strengthen it.

The Conservation Alliance

http://www.conservationalliance.com


In 1989, The North Face, in conjunction with four other Outdoor Industry companies, helped form The Conservation Alliance, an organization dedicated to supporting grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect outdoor areas. The Conservation Alliance membership has grown exponentially each year and has collectively donated over $2.5 million in support of environmental causes since its inception.