Four of The North Face Athletes Summit Mount Everest

Four members of The North Face athlete team summited Mount Everest during the months of May and June. Conrad Anker led teammate Kevin Thaw on a re-creation of George Mallory's speculated ascent, summitting June 14. Willie Benegas became the second Westerner to make successful back-to-back Everest summits on May 24, with a mere 3 day rest in between, his second one in calm, dark conditions, standing at the top of the world in pitch black. John Griber made his first Mount Everest summit on May 22 as cinematographer for the Werner Berger expedition.

For additional details on The North Face athletes and expeditions, check out www.thenorthface.com/na/athletes-expeditions-feature.html.

For further information regarding Conrad Anker’s expedition, visit www.ueverest.com.

About The North FaceŽ
The North Face, a subsidiary of VF Corporation, was founded in 1966. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company offers the most technically advanced products in the market to accomplished climbers, mountaineers, snowsport athletes and explorers. The company's products are sold in specialty mountaineering, backpacking and snowsport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains. Additional information about The North FaceŽ can be found on the company's website, www.thenorthface.com.

Pamela Bennett
510.618.3654
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Amy Goldhammer
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