This November, The North Face® Summit Tour arrives in Newcastle and London and will showcase some incredible and ambitious adventure films. There will also be exclusive talks from accomplished climbing and adventure athletes James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini who will give an insight into the past and present travels and climbing endeavours. The event promises a captivating night of adventure and exploration.
The Summit Tour film line up includes:
Always Above Us
In 2013, one of the most difficult ice climbs in the US froze over for the first time in five years. Conrad Anker and Kris Erickson set out to climb Winter Dance in Hyalite Canyon, Montanta. The pair were looking to honour their friend Alex Lowe, who was first to climb the entire waterfall in 1998 – less than a year before his untimely death.
Spice Girl
Hazel Findlay is a connoisseur of loose rock, dodgy gear and big runouts. Having mastered the seacliffs at home she teams up with Emily Harrington to tackle the massive, untamed big walls of Taghia Gorge, Morocco. This film gives a great insight into the psyche of one of Britain’s best female climbers.
Zembrocal – Back to Reunion Island
Reunion is the home of Caroline Ciavaldini and, after travelling for several years as a professional climber, returning home was something she had to do. Together with a small team they attempt a new route on the island.Sufferfest
Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright embark on a human-powered adventure to link up all of California’s 14000 ft peaks. The duo push themselves to their limits in pursuit of success during an endless test of thei mental and physical endurance
Event Dates
15th November: Newcastle – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre
17th November: London – Conway Hall