20 years. 20 stories.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the R1. We’re celebrating two decades of wild adventures, first ascents and classic moments with 20 stories, all done in an R1.
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Done in an R1
A trusted thermal layering piece ideal for climbing and ski touring, with alpine-specific features, such as a balaclava hood, and a slim fit with a long hem to stay tucked under a harness or pants.
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The Micro Puff® Hoody
Our lightest, most packable insulated jacket ever.
Long traverses and after big trail runs. Desert camping and unexpected monsoons. For never again having to choose between weight, space or warmth.
Mountain of Storms
The 50th anniversary of an underground classic
They called themselves Fun Hogs. In 1968, five friends took a road trip to climb Cerro Fitz Roy, and documented the whole thing on a 16mm Bolex. Along the way they surfed undiscovered breaks, skied on sand and snow, spent 31 days in a snow cave and made a first ascent on the mountain. Fifty years later this film, which defined a lifestyle and became an underground classic, is in its first wide release.
Climbing Fitz Roy, 1986
While San Francisco raved through the summer of love, three rock climbers, a skier and a filmmaker struck out on their own journey. The goal was the ascent of the iconic Cerro Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Chile. This six-month excursion resulted in the formation of a groundbreaking movie and several innovative companies (Patagonia, The North Face, Esprit) and the participants’ lifelong commitment to the environment.
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Capilene® Air
Our Most Innovative Baselayer Ever
Our warmest baselayer features a unique airblasted yarn knit into a seamless 3-D structure for nearly weightless warmth and increased airflow with minimal material waste in the creation process.
Extend Your Range
Like our original short-sheared, high-loft fleece, this midlayer also caters to long approaches, blustery climbs, and ski tours, but extends its range with an abrasion, wind and water-resistant face, making it more capable in a variety of conditions.
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Tommy Caldwell
Tommy blames the suffering in his life on his father. His dad taught him to embrace fear and doubt and turn them into inspiration. He believes the long, difficult journeys with little chance for success teach him the most.
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