The North Face Announces addition of David Lama to Global Athlete Team

Published by Mountainblog on 01/25/2018.

The North Face, the global leader in outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, is announcing the addition of alpinist David Lama to The North Face Athlete Team.

Lama, of Innsbruck, Austria boasts an extensive resume in the mountains. Beginning as a competition climber, Lama was the youngest person ever to win a climbing World Cup in both Lead and Bouldering. In 2011, he shifted his talents from the gym to the alpine environment. Ticking off many first ascents in the Alps and around the world, he is most recognized for his first free ascent of the South-East ridge of Cerro Torre in Patagonia, an achievement that made him known as the climber making the impossible possible.

“The North Face has a long history of being driven by exploration. To me, this represents the true heart of mountaineering and is a major part of my personal motivation to travel to great mountain ranges and attempt new climbs.” – David Lama

Since 1966, The North Face has been enabling athletes to push their boundaries and commit to a life of exploration. These athletes are the pinnacle of the company’s promise of “Athlete Tested, Expedition Proven”. Lama joins a world class roster of alpinists with the likes of Jimmy Chin, Hilaree Nelson, David Göttler, Hansjörg Auer, Alex Honnold and Anna Pfaff.

“We are honored that David Lama has chosen to be part of The North Face Global Athlete Team.” Says Conrad Anker, The North Face global team captain. “He is motivated to applying his climbing abilities in the Himalaya and Yosemite, two areas that define the expedition heritage of The North Face.”

With aggressive plans of continuing his mountaineering objectives, he already boasts impressive climbing feats including the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, a first ascent of Avataara, first winter ascent of Schiefer Riss and a first ascent of Spindrift.

“Our brand focus to create the most technical products in the world starts with our athletes and solving for their needs”, Scott Mellin, The North Face global GM of Mountain Sports said. “David will play a big role in inspiring the future of our mountaineering programs. He will give our product teams a new set of insights to create and innovate gear for the future of alpinism.”
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INFO: The North Face

One day on a San Francisco beach, two men with a passion for hiking and the outdoors had a big idea. Who would have thought their dream would be realised; over the next 40 years, The North Face® would become the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear. The North Face® takes its name from the harshest, coldest side of a mountain. It was the sheer northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National park that provided the inspiration for The North Face® logo, paying tribute to the company’s climbing heritage and outdoor roots and quest to Never Stop Exploring™. Athlete Tested, Expedition Proven, The North Face® product represents the best in class, in terms of product design and athletic achievement. Tested in some of the toughest conditions on the planet by a world-renowned team of athletes, including legendary 8000m+ alpinists Denis Urubko & Simone Moro; mountain climbers Herve Barmasse and the Pou Brothers; free skiers and big mountain snowboarders such as Xavier De Le Rue; and ultra-runners Lizzy Hawker, Jez Bragg and Sebastian Chaigneau. About The North Face® The North Face®, a division of VF Outdoor, Inc., was founded in 1968. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company offers the most technically advanced products in the market to accomplished climbers, mountaineers, snow-sport athletes, endurance athletes, and explorers. The company’s products are sold in specialty mountaineering, backpacking, running, and snow-sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains. Additional information about The North Face® can be found on the company’s website,eu.thenorthface.com