The North Face

The North Face® brand is a worldwide known leader in the outdoor industry, delivering an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear.

Working closely with the world class climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders and explorers – advanced, new technologies and products are constantly developed and expedition proven.

Founded in 1968 by Douglas Tompkins and Kenneth ‘Hap’ Klopp, out of friendship and shared passion for outdoors.

The North Face's is named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain and its quarter-circle logo evokes Half Dome, a massive granitic monolith in Yosemite National Park.