The North Face Presents: Defiance ft. Leanne Pelosi, Jake Blauvelt and Victor de Le Rue

[@collin6158]

The crew at TNF is really killing it support videos like these. Integrating the cell phone clips and other natural moments is absolutely killer. Rather than just creating story-boarded scenes from the get go, the crew is adding emotion and connection to real moments that we can then appreciate. Love'em. This video and Pulp are awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lukefallon3809]

fucking truth!

[@Dominiqueuqinimod]

Hell yeah!

[@dernayro]

yea, if they only would know NOT to film vertically!

[@jeanfortin8838]

Collin nj

[@ethanschalekamp8986]

The cinematography in this is crazy. Next level stuff.

[@TheNorthFace]

Appreciate it! 👌

[@andriskii870]

Wow amazing Video! Leanne riding away from that Avalanche looked so gnarly! Glad noone got hurt.

[@tomek4776]

Whenever The North Face upload a video it brings a smile to my face and a rush of adrenaline in my body

[@dprfail]

why? they're all the same... seen one seem them all

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

Finally, Sherpas Cinema is back in the pow' with some snowboards! Welcome back.

[@Outlaw0Immortal]

The avalanche part had me shook, great cinematography!

[@ubipsowak9981]

Very good short-movie !! The avalanche scene was horrifying but the transition scene between the three snowboarders and the credits was also very cool !!!

[@Findlines]

Epic! They where a couple big avalanches, stay safe out there. Good to see some boarding from The North Face.

[@imtoolazyyyy]

ah man usually i like watching these vids high but man i was too high for this lol. glad everyone was ok.

[@nutwaffle2913]

glad I'm the right amount of high, then. come back next time, it's worth it.

[@HardwareAddiction]

I seen these big mountain videos, but this, this is just new level of spectacular.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

I don't understand why Victor made the decision to drop in right after he saw Leanne set off a slide. The dangers were very obvious.

[@VICTOR-DELERUE]

Different day. But yeah made a mistake …

[@Antox68]

The best snowboarding video I've seen in a while.

[@Towerzs]

[@FRUGALZZZ1]

Breathtaking photography and skills - more please!

[@woutbreuer9571]

Holy shit that avalanche moment at 6:13. That hit like some sort of trip. Speechless, sick work

[@no_name-gj5gg]

that avalance animations reminded me on SSX On Tour. This game was epic!

[@slayjwood]

I don't know what to say... You guys are awesome!!! Great crews!! But damn man... Not gonna lie, all I could think about in the end was Craig man... I could put this a hundred ways but I'm not gonna. Live, love, learn... Yeah

[@knotkool1]

as a former oil field worker i want to take the opportunity to thank north face for being such a staunch supporter of the oil industry.

[@MenandMountain]

Amazing skills from Leanne, Jake and Victor. Not sure if I like the style of the video though, maybe I've got to watch it a few times more to really get in tune with it. Anyway, thumbs up.

[@garthrules5979]

Men and Mountain 100% agree. This video felt boring to me and i was struggling to even follow along. The only word that comes to mind to describe this video is.. pointless

[@negomi4925]

I agree, but it hits different watching it in a cinema, watching it there was amazing and does not compare to on the phone

[@АлексейКарнаухов-т5б]

Просто нереально и шикарно! Ребята вы большие молодцы! Так снять круто ! И конечно же райдеры огонь ! Обожаю фрирайд ) ! Но нам приходится два часа подниматься и 5 мин спускаться, ради этих волшебных ощущений ) Спасибо за видео !

[@thephore]

The credits reel has the best stuff!

[@kaiserbacote8984]

Wow! Aside from being amazed of this sport, the creator of this video used a Filipino song 😍 🇵🇭

[@darrenlamb5640]

Sounds really 60s style. Never heard them before. Didn't know there was much of a music scene in the Philippines. We live and learn.

[@kaiserbacote8984]

@@darrenlamb5640 There’s actually a lot. Every month of August, there’s a celebration in schools we call it Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) where all of the traditional activities from singing to dancing and preparing foods are still being practiced.

[@darrenlamb5640]

@@kaiserbacote8984 that's what countries should do... keep alive their cultures. Here in England they are trying to destroy all traditional culture in the name of multiculturalism... that's all other cultures except our own which doesnt seem good enough anymore.

[@kaiserbacote8984]

@@darrenlamb5640 that’s a bit sad. At least once in a year the traditions (for each state/province) should be kept alive and practiced (being deeply rooted).

[@Kingsunmarquesi]

Those 3 are totally crazy

[@gunsofaugust1971]

these are my favorite commercials.

[@chriss729]

That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@MiSzxCHRiSTY]

lol when jake is tryna make the sure camera is good aha

[@molimba]

Whoa the avalanche escape was a total trouser-filler and I'm just sitting here watching. What a great piece, good job TNF!

[@RRP3168]

Great video! Loved it! Living on the edge!

[@mikeschmidt3362]

Those avalanches were CRAZY!!!

[@PetrVejchoda]

This video has Avalanche airbags screaming all over it. From the beginning it looks like you are trying to start one. Sickos! But it's awesome and beautiful.

[@galactus192]

British Columbia is the most beautiful area on planet Earth

[@hundredcaws]

northface always has great music

[@Gleebi]

TNF knows how to market their products. Human + fun + bruh moments

[@maximeferre6903]

The North Face should glorify the mountain skills to avoid being traped in an avalanche, not the other way around... Weird message

[@vaughnsigal4560]

The message I got was that it can be all fun and games until shit gets real, and when it gets real it gets life threatening in a blink

[@cherie6970]

... I'm honestly Stunned by this Sport! (By any chance,us this near "Grey Rocks"? My Father used to Ski competitively there). He's in Spirit form now, I'd really love to know+hear more about it from him or anyone who extreme skis for enjoyment. If it wasn't extremely difficult+ adrenaline filled-it wasn't worth his free time. ⭐He was an amazing man. He was French-Canadian.) This video is Astounding! So Inspiring! Thank-you for Sharing it!🌎

[@itshendo6475]

this film was nuts!

[@anthony-j-alibrandi-369]

Down playing the Avalanche. Still Bad Ass Footage. God bless them all.

[@GingerPhotographer]

Wow! Awesome!

[@zhyoltyjsneg]

incredible

[@edoardomutti392]

Always great videos 🤙🏻

[@reesevanbalen6662]

What’s that sweet jam song in most of the video? I don’t think it’s mentioned in the credits

[@jorge4763]

OhSees, Enrique el Cobrador

[@jacobverdesi6593]

Yea Thee Oh Sees is a fucking amazing band and you should listen to there most recent 5 albums , absolutely killing it along with gizzard

[@jpmmustonen]

That band is pure dynamite

[@n.stop.exploring]

Sick!!! 🏂🤩🥳

[@XMLMaestro]

Definitely death defying jumping off the cliffs and not to mention triggering Avalanche(s)!

[@devinm124]

Savage work👌

[@jasperarcinas6430]

A Filipino song at 0:51!? Batangueña by Mabuhay Singers!

[@justinortiguesa2155]

Gulat ako dun ah.

[@nardsgo-out4553]

I thought so kuratan ko ha ha

[@garthrules5979]

Sooo.. they tried to start an avalanche, then acted like they were shocked when it happened. Got it!

[@v4s1l1]

Incredible!!

[@Federicooooooo95]

MAMMA MIA!

[@maxwellsauerbrey2329]

good stuff sherpa, missed ya

[@jameswatson5380]

Cracking video

[@samuelmorrell3436]

this is amazing

[@benk-1]

AMAZING

[@romanc756]

It’s crazy! 🤩🤘🏻

[@2enjoihsu]

That butter tho

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Epic video, but why no helmets?

[@mrbong1610]

@The North Face cant find a retro nuptse urban navy colour in europe dudeees, i need it! D:

[@pnwmotocross]

That was a massive break.

[@abdrzakbounouara6460]

Yes

[@jbaby007]

Epic 💜

[@gurkofable]

What the song is at 6:18?

[@kevind.cornwell5424]

Steph Copeland - What Sleep (I can't find it for download/stream anywhere 😢)

[@janecull]

Why was the snow not tested at the top of the lines that avalanched? Avalanche risk would have been avoided. Its not like these boarders dont know what they are doing. Very scary stuff and they should know better. Its a very stupid risk!

[@0fg4]

Maybe it was tested. Snow pack test is not a guarantee. Avalanches happen to everyone.

[@hobmarg]

They have professional guides on most shoots especially for bigger productions like this. Guide/pro assessment doesn't guarantee anything though, it's still just risk assessment.

[@gorillaking37]

@@hobmarg bruh the girl causes several avalanches prior to the big one...any better guarantee that there isn't safe enough conditions to continue boarding?

[@hecto95]

What is the music that starts playing at 5:40?

[@animatronikki]

Seems to be called "What Sleep" by Chris Wong and Chuck Bucket. Wong is a keyboardist/bassist and Bucket is a drummer. But that's all the info I can find on it anywhere, and I couldn't find any places where it's available online either. Such a bummer, I would love to have this tune in my library.

[@ketozy]

dope!

[@ferla5229]

WOW YES

[@TheChriszimmer36]

heavy!

[@BRACALONEBORDINTEAM]

I want that beanie and the googles, avalanche proof.

[@benmcgregor6565]

I was told to comment 😍

[@trilorn]

sick!

[@voxx7248]

Wow!

[@kosycat1]

Pow slashes and Organ solos. Count me in

[@leduch]

wicked ! play list possible? njoylife

[@96chomp]

how fast are these riders at Vmax?

[@doug.mitchell.106ID]

What were they doing running helo lines on such a sketchy mountainside...? Anybody do any pit work before they started dropping lines? Anybody who's ever worked Patrol, MSR or similar is probably a little angry (myself included) after watching this one. Seems like an excellent opportunity to do some valuable teaching -- but instead it's "we're lucky" and a beat...

[@lifeofluke]

Apparently the "path of progression" is paved with poor decision making

[@NRGundy]

Might be a dumb question, but do they have any indicators of those slopes being liable for avalanche? Seems like there would be no way to tell. Great video regardless.

[@lifeofluke]

There are ways to tell a slope's stability by digging a snow pit and examining the snowpack layers

[@petematic]

@@lifeofluke And many many many other factors.You dig a pit in an area unaffected by the wind and it might be completely different 3000ft up. I don't see them digging pits on skinny ridges or stupid steep faces.

[@SuperAversion]

Lots but it's tricky. Flutuactions in weather, degree of slope and snow pack assessment are some of the indicators.

[@RudeboySH]

WOW

[@marcocorti2879]

Ho deciso di non più guardare questi video che purtroppo promuovono la morte.

[@massholy4614]

wahhh keren nih kontennya disalju

[@MattGlickmanMusic]

what band/song?

[@fabio_honda]

Sherpas killin again!! Fuck yeah!!!

[@misterfunnybones]

Big mountain skills or hospital bills.

[@CallMeAGansterOfLove]

loling at you all who think you can make better decisions than this crew. You're in the comments section for a reason, stay in your lane. if you've ever taken an Aiare 1 course the book literally opens with two facts: 1. Avalanche risk is always present 2. Don't assume just because you didn't get in an avalanche that you made all the right decisions and likewise don't assume you made the wrong decisions because you did set one off. That pigeon holes the learning process into false dichotomy. and if you haven't taken an Aiare course, again, stay in your lane

[@luchoherrera859]

Che hermano, fue dificil hacer eso?

[@fabricealibert2323]

Beautiful view! YOU ARE SO GREAT MAN. I KNOW I WILL DO SNOW BOARDING IN HEAVEN BECAUSE I AM TO OLD NOW . 55!

[@GammaBoyy]

Amazing photography, animation, and editing. However, I would've preferred it without the vertical images/stories. Kinda unpro in comparison with the rest of the drones images or 4K recording. The subscribe bottom was smashed thou

[@saatubaatu4990]

Which song Is it

[@stephcopeland]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWW1g5ytmK6gp6c

[@MegaCrush54]

Victor De le Rue, the new Tavis Rice ???

[@VICTOR-DELERUE]

Lol

[@SENZACLUB]

wildest *

[@blackhole4]

Damn that was a nasty wipeout, thankfully their ok.

[@gorillaking37]

a lot of comments saying things like "amazing skills", well that doesn't out weigh the stupidity of deciding to continue making runs in bad conditions, even though there were plenty of warning signs of danger throughout this video.

[@b8a7m74]

That move at 3:03...

[@funnybone3211]

Seriously? Is a near fatal avalanche something that should be made out as "badass" and animated as if its just some cool stunt? Those were obviously poor decisions and instead of making that mistake out to be some gnarly close-call, they shouldve maybe gone into why that happened and actually educate the viewers on the reality of backcountry riding! Boooo north face

[@EmilyHorridge]

Totally agree, but the animations make it clear what you should be doing in that situation. Keep eyes on, you HAVE to keep trying to see that person. At the same time you're thinking about getting your shovel and probe out.. A viewer knowing nothing about avalanche rescue might not understand what the animations are trying to remind you of, but if you do, then you should recognise them as exactly what you should be doing. I do agree that they're a touch flippant, I guess it was a fine line to tread, but it got me thinking about what I should be doing if it was me in that situation, so I guess that's good. This is one of the "best" (best/scariest/worst?) pieces of in-avalanche footage that I've seen. It genuinely looked like he was underwater, and you do hear advice to make swimming-like movements if you get caught in an avalanche. I was genuinely scared to know what was going to happen (although given that they included it in the edit, it obviously wasn't going to be fatal), and strongly reminded me that we all need to be careful out there and try to make wise decisions.

[@vlchilders]

Ummm...gnarly. 😳

[@AgungTendaChannel]

like544🤞🤞

[@faure-georsremi4540]

And as usual, the helmet isn’t class enough to find it place on their lill heads... those are our heros, we ain’t gonna cry.

[@konstantinpereskokov2557]

3:02 wanna be able to butter like this)

[@Thomassman]

😜💪🏼🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@abhisheklal3085]

3:02 👌

[@tinidavies6531]

What is with the lack of helmets? You’ll wear the most expensive goggles available to protect your eyes, but your brain doesn’t matter? These guys are the people young riders look up to. Not cool.

[@mathisparent626]

Bobbi Metcalfe Freeriders don’t often wear helmets...Because they’re riding deep pow and stuf... If there is a situation where they hit their head, its pretty much over with or without one, but I agree with you, bad example...

[@lupadbacolod9700]

😍☄🇵🇭