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It all begins at Basecamp.
This is where the journey starts.
It's a home away from home for explorers of all kinds. A place to exchange ideas, trade stories from the last expedition, and make plans for the next one.
This is our basecamp. Now it’s yours, too.
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Join our events in the high mountains.
18.04.2024
Glacier Skiing with Lead The Climb
Glacier Skiing with Lead The Climb
Join us and take your glacier skiing to the next level, thanks to our Lead The Climb training days with The North Face guides. During this training course, you'll have the opportunity to perfect your glacier skiing skills. Learn all the techniques and tactics you need to ski on a glacier in complete safety. For this outing, the test wear park will be at your disposal so that all members can try out the new collection. Membership of the Lead The Climb association is required to take part in this course.
Requirements
- Weather appropriate clothing (hard-shell jacket, pants, insulate clothing)
- Safety equipment (avalanche rescue transceiver, probe, shovel and sun protection)
- Mountaineering equipment (Crampons, Harness, Ice axe)
- Meals & Beverages: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
- Transport / ski lift
What’s included
- Access to all workshops and activities
- Supervision and training by a lead the climb guide
- Product Testing
20-21.04.2024
All Mountain Festival
All Mountain Festival
Join us to explore the Aiguilles Rouges massif with our guides and ambassadors. 2 days of e-biking and hiking from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to our camp in the heart of the Aiguille Rouges massif. You'll have the chance to discover new routes, challenge yourself to a multi-activity event and spend a night in an expedition tent.
Requirements
- You'll need a good level of physical fitness
- Breathable outdoor clothing (jackets, pants)
- Insulated jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Camping equipment (camping mattress, sleeping bag, food)
- Transport to Chamonix
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by mountain guides, The North Face ambassadors and experts.
- Product Testing
- E-bike hire
21.04.2024
Glacier Day
Glacier Day
We will get you ready and prepared for high alpine tours. You will learn everything necessary for high alpine tours, e.g. crevasse rescue, avalanche safety, how to use crampons and ice axe, knots and knots technique for roped party at Zugspitze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Requirements
- Backpack with food for the day
- Crampon-proof shoes
- Sun protection
- 2x gloves, warm clothes
- Ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet
- 120cm sling
- Kevlar cord min. 5.5mm in 3 meters and 1.5 meters
- Microtraxion/roller with backstop
- Short prusik
- 3 screw carabiners
- 1 snap carabiner
What’s included
- The North Face test jackets
18.05.2024
The North Face Trail Day
The North Face Trail Day
On this day, participants can test trail run equipment from The North Face. There will be an up- and downhill workshop, where participants will get valuable tips from TNF’s national Athletes and explore the trails around Garmisch. In the afternoon there will be a get-together with snacks and drinks in the The North Face Basecamp Garmisch.
Requirements
- Running apparel and trail running shoes
- Running backpack and water bottle
What’s included
- Participation in the programme
- Trail training with uphill and downhill workshops
- Food & drinks
- Test material from The North Face
22.05.2024
The North Face Mental Coaching Workshop
The North Face Mental Coaching Workshop
Every athlete is familiar with discipline and motivation. But what is behind it and how can you integrate mental training into your everyday life?
The goal of successful mental training is a long-term change in cognitive abilities and the development of mental strength. Learn the most important points for perfect training in our workshop.
What’s included
- Access to the workshop
25.05.2024
The North Face Bike & Hike Camp
The North Face Bike & Hike Camp
Experience a bike & hike event with us on the mountain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with breathtaking mountain scenery. With your own mountain bike and a bike guide, you'll head up high - learn techniques for ascending and descending a trail on the mountain and reward yourself after the effort with a stop at a cozy mountain hut.
Requirements
- Bike and hike equipment
- Helmet
- Drinks & snacks during the hike
- Sunglasses & sun protection
- Parking costs
- Lunch at a hut
- Mountainbike
What’s included
- Welcome drink at a hut
- Drinks & snacks at Basecamp
- Product testing (clothes and shoes)
25.05.2024
Trail Running Experience W/ National Athletes team
Trail Running Experience W/ National Athletes team
An unmissable opportunity to stay in the loop about everything the brand is preparing for Spring-Summer 2024.
The North Face will host a workshop in its store in Cortina to present the VECTIV 2.0 Collection, the upcoming trail-running line for the new season. Afterwards, we will be joining the Italian Athletes Team for a 1-hour-long trail running session.
Requirements
- Trail running clothing
- Experience level: open to everyone. Participants will be split in two running groups depending on their pace.
25-26.05.2024
Trail XPLR Series #1
Trail XPLR Series #1
Whether you want to train on the course of the biggest trail running race or simply explore the most beautiful trails around Mont Blanc, join our athletes for a series of 4 trail and e-bike adventures between France-Italy & Switzerland.
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Camping equipment (camping mattress, sleeping bag, food)
- Transport to Chamonix
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by trail & bike coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
- E-bike
06.06.2024
The North Face Nutrition Workshop
The North Face Nutrition Workshop
Nutrition is a minor matter during training, competitions and races. Wrong thinking! Succesful training and races are highly dependent on good nutrition. Learn everything you need to know about proper nutrition during training and races in our nutrition workshop.
What’s included
- Access to the workshop
08-09.06.2024
Hiking “Into The Wild”
Hiking “Into The Wild”
The North Face is preparing a hiking experience with an overnight camping stay to teach you how to prepare your basecamp safely, how to manage fires and cooking, and how to correctly dispose of trash to live a sustainable 'into the wild' experience.
Led by the CORTINA360 guides, the explorers will navigate the trails and reach their camping area for the night to live a genuine 'into the wild' experience.
Requirements
- Hiking & Camping gear
- Experience level: open to everyone
08-09.06.2024
Trail XPLR Series #2
Trail XPLR Series #2
Whether you want to train on the course of the biggest trail running race or simply explore the most beautiful trails around Mont Blanc, join our athletes for a series of 4 trail and e-bike adventures between France-Italy & Switzerland.
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Camping equipment (camping mattress, sleeping bag, food)
- Transport to Chamonix
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by trail & bike coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
- E-bike
14.06.2024
The North Face Coffee Run
The North Face Coffee Run
Test the new trail running equipment from The North Face at our Coffee Run and prepare yourself for the ZUT in Garmisch. In an uphill and downhill workshop, participants will receive valuable tips from the TNF National Athletes and explore the trails around Garmisch. In the afternoon there will be a cozy get-together with snacks and drinks at The North Face Basecamp in Garmisch.
Requirements
- Running apparel and trail running shoes
- Running backpack and water bottle
What’s included
- Trail running shoes, jackets, vests for testing
- Coffee and snacks
15.06.2024
Climbing Experience
Climbing Experience
Win a unique mountain experience: a climbing session with one of our athletes!
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Technical equipment (mountaineering/climbing gear, climbing shoes, helmet)
- Transport to Chamonix.
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED.
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by mountain guides and coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
20-21.06.2024
Hike and Fly
Hike and Fly
Win a unique mountain experience alongside our athletes: a day's hiking followed by a paragliding flight. What better way to come down?
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Technical equipment (mountaineering/climbing gear, climbing shoes, helmet)
- Transport to Chamonix
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by mountain guides and coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
22.06.2024
Climb with...
Climb with...
Win a unique mountain experience: a mix of climbing and mountaineering day with one of our athletes!
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Technical equipment (mountaineering/climbing gear, climbing shoes, helmet)
- Transport to Chamonix.
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by mountain guides and coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
26-30.06.2024
LUT ‘24 RUN AND TALK W/OUR ATHLETE
LUT ‘24 RUN AND TALK W/OUR ATHLETE
MEET & RUN with The North Face athletes at LAVAREDO ULTRA TRAIL
On June 27th and 28th , The North Face gives a unique opportunity for trail running lovers.
On the first day, a meet and greet with the athletes’ team members Pau Capell and Germain Grangier, who will run the LUT, will take place at The North Face booth at the Expo village “ Stadio del ghiaccio”
On the next day, a trail running session will take place, with the attendance of Giulia Pol, Ida-Sophie Hegemann , Lena Laukner, Josh Wade (meeting point at The North Face store at 10.00 a.m.)
In the evening, the brand store will host Ida-Sophie Hegemann talk, introducing her new film “KARWENDEL”
13.07.2024
Global Climbing Day
Global Climbing Day
Come celebrate the global climbing day in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on a 1 day festival with many activities for more than 150 attendees.
Requirements
- Climbing clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Technical equipment (climbing gear, climbing shoes, helmet)
- Transport to Chamonix
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by mountain guides and coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
13.07.2024
GCD
GCD
On the occasion of Global Climbing Day, The North Face is organising a climbing experience with a The North Face athlete.
It will be an exciting day, with a climbing masterclass and 'The Climbing Quiz' game at the Cortina 360 gym. An engaging quiz on the history of climbing will be held in the gym.
Requirements
- Climbing equipment
20.07.2024
Bike-Hike-Climb Day
Bike-Hike-Climb Day
Climbing, mountain biking and hiking take the spotlight in this event by The North Face to help you discover different ways of living the mountain. Led by the Cortina360 guides, the explorers will split up into various activity groups depending on their activity and will explore the trails nearby.
Requirements
- Hiking & Camping gear
- Experience level: open to everyone
27-29.07.2024
Summer Basecamp: Night Out
Summer Basecamp: Night Out
On 27 and 28 July 2024, The North Face will organise an exciting hike followed by a high altitude night outing where you will sleep in a mountain hut together with a The North Face athlete. The event will be an opportunity to hear the story of the athlete's extraordinary feats as he shares tips and experience with participants.
Requirements
- Appropriate equipment to complete the activities
What’s included
- Tents
02.08.2024
Discover The Dolomites
Discover The Dolomites
On 2 August 2024, The North Face is organising "DISCOVER DOLOMIA", an excursion in the company of an expert geologist who will explain the in-depth analysis of the rock and its evolution over the years.
Requirements
- Appropriate equipment to complete the activities
What’s included
- Hiking shoes provided by the organisation
03-04.08.2024
Trail XPLR Series #3
Trail XPLR Series #3
Whether you want to train on the course of the biggest trail running race or simply explore the most beautiful trails around Mont Blanc, join our athletes for a series of 4 trail and e-bike adventures between France-Italy & Switzerland.
Requirements
- Outdoor and breathable clothes (jacket, pant), insulating jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Camping equipment (camping mattress, sleeping bag, food)
- Transport to Chamonix
- GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED
What’s included
- Access to all activities
- Supervision and instruction by trail & bike coaches, The North Face ambassadors and athletes.
- Product Testing
- E-bike
09.08.2024
Cortina Trails Workshop
Cortina Trails Workshop
On 9 August 2024, The North Face is organising the "Cortina trails" workshop at its store in Cortina, which will give participants the opportunity to discover the trails of Cortina and organise their own summer tours.
10.08.2024
Hiking “San Lorenzo”
Hiking “San Lorenzo”
On 10th August 2024, The North Face will celebrate what is known in Italy as 'la notte di San Lorenzo' (aka the Perseid meteor shower) with an organised hike in the company of an astronomer, who will help you discover the beauty of the night sky over the Dolomites.
Meeting point: The North Face store in Cortina, where the Cortina Dolomites quiz will also be held.
16.08.2024
Cortina Trails Workshop
Cortina Trails Workshop
On 16th of August 2024, The North Face is organising the "Cortina trails" workshop at its store in Cortina, which will give participants the opportunity to discover the trails of Cortina and organise their own summer tours.
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