Mooses Tooth (10,355′) Expedition in Alaska
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1979
Kitchatna Spire Expedition in Alaska
Jim Bridwell and Andy Embick climb a new route on this wilderness peak. Bridwell pioneers new technology for climbing by using neoprene clothing, to withstand the constant pour of ice water flowing down the wall.
1980
Karakoram Ski Traverse Expedition in Pakistan north face sale
Galen Rowell, Kim Schmitz, Ned Gillette, Dan Astay travel 300 miles of glacier in this marathon winter ski-trek.
1981
Everest Grand Circle Expedition in Nepal/Tibet
A multi-sport journey, circumambulating the world's tallest mountain, skiing, ice climbing, and hiking. Team includes the redoubtable Ned Gillette and Jim Bridwell.
Trans Globe Expedition
Using an ice breaker ship, snow-tractors, rafts, and hiking boots, a team led by Britain's Sir Ranulph Fiennes circles the globe, via the North and South Poles.
1982
Mooses Tooth (10,355') Expedition in Alaska
Bridwell and Mugs Stump team up for a new route on the East Face.
1984
Iditarod Trail Race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska
The famous, grueling dog sled race, won multiple times by Susan Bucher, and sponsored for the next five years by The North Face.
1985
Mountain jacket is introduced, setting standard for Gore-Tex® weather protection
1986
International Polar Expedition
Will Steger and team make a 550-mile, unsupported dogsled expedition to the North Pole.
1987
Tadpole tent hatches are introduced.
Snow leopard pack launches onto the backpacking market.
1988
Voyage of the Sea Tomato Expedition in Drake's Passage, Southern Ocean
One of the most unusualthe north face trips ever, a special, unsinkable red rowboat takes Ned Gillette and crew across the tempestuous seas between Chile and Antarctica.
First Free Ascent of Salathe Wall Expedition
Todd Skinner and Paul Piana live on El Cap for a month to free climb this classic Yosemite wall. Right at the end, Piana dislodges a boulder onto himself, breaking bones, but they top out triumphant with pitches as hard as 5.13.