Meet Climber Emily Harrington


Updated 02/10/11 1:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Video of Emily Harrington Free Climbing Over Water

I am pleased to introduce North Face athlete and champion rock climber Emily Harrington. Get to know her a bit better by watching this video of her deep water soloing in Mallorca, Spain. Emily will be guest blogging on FitSguar in February! TNF Emily Harrington: Valentina from Tim Kemple on Vimeo. The Beginnings: Less structure, more diversity I have been climbing for 14 years, since I was 10 Read more

Freeskiing Champion Kit Deslauriers Shares Her Winter Skin Care Tricks


Updated 01/24/11 8:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Winter Skin Care Tips From Freeskier Kit Deslauriers

The following post was written by North Face athlete and champion freeskier Kit Deslauriers. We all know we should take great care of our skin but how to do that when our love of the mountains means exposing our skin to harsh conditions? My skin care regimen differs depending on if I am at home while preparing for my day in the mountains, or if I am on a 20 day expedition living in a tent and Read more

Meet Freeskiing Champion Kit Deslauriers


Updated 01/12/11 8:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Freeskiing Champion Kit Deslauriers Explains Why She Loves What She Does

I am pleased to introduce North Face athlete Kit Deslauriers. She shreds on the mountain, is a champion freeskier, and is guest blogging on FitSugar for January. The Beginnings: Loving the peace of snow With a resume that includes two-time World Freeskiing Women's Champion and being the first person to ski from the highest point on each continent, aka the Seven Summits, you would think that I Read more

Tweet Lil and Get Outfitted For Back-to-School Giveaway


Updated 09/10/10 2:15 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Win a Wardrobe From The North Face and LilSugar

Keep your kiddo warm at recess! Deck your lil student out in The North Face's latest casual, class-ready looks! We're adding some classic staples to Lil's back-to-school Twitter wardrobe giveaway with a chance to win a $300 gift card for The North Face! One lucky student will have the opportunity to dress to impress in the brand's signature designs. From fleece jackets and sturdy footwear to Read more

Trend Alert: Super Slick Puffers


Updated 02/20/10 10:47 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Kerry Washington and Naomi Watts in Puffer Coats at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival

Are two super slick puffers better then one? Ja. The proof is in the puff at the Sundance Film Festival, where Kerry Washington and Naomi Watts snuggled for a photo. What's interesting is both puffers have an extra wet look to them, making them even more unique. Black is always right; navy, also a sound color choice. The wetter, the better! Shop Read more

Get in Gear: North Face Lumbar Pack


Updated 02/27/08 7:53 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

North Face Steep Tech Lumbar Pack

When I go out for a bike ride or short hike, the Mountainsmith Lumbar Pack is way too big. On the other hand, the Mountainsmith Dart is way too small. So I found this one made by The North Face that's just right. This Steep Tech Lumbar pack ($59) has a bunch of pockets to keep all your little stuff safe. There's a place for your water bottle and a big pocket next to that for food, a windbreaker, Read more

Fab Gift Guide: Big Man on Campus


Updated 12/12/07 9:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Fab Gift Guide: Big Man on Campus

He may be your typical collegiate, but he prefers to think of himself as the Big Man on Campus. He runs on a diet of beer, pizza, and Red Bull, works out with his iPod, and lives in his school's hoodie. You don't want to mess with his system, but it might help to throw a puffer vest or another Henley into the rotation — he is living on a college budget, after all. Be sure to peruse all of our Read more

Fab Gift Guide: The Well-Tailored Pops


Updated 11/20/07 10:20 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Gifts for dad 2007-11-20 09:00:22

Whether you're a daddy's girl or not, the holiday season is the perfect time to spoil your pops as a thank you for all he's done. The man has taught you so many things, and now it's time to return the favor. With each of these gifts, you can teach him that masculinity and style can go hand in hand: timeless, classic pieces for the well-tailored man. Be sure to peruse all of our Gift Guides and Read more