The North Face Presents: Beyond the Summit

After becoming the first person to ski the Seven Summits, team athlete Kit DesLauriers found herself searching for purpose beyond herself. And through an epic adventure of athleticism, survival, and conservation, she found it. Beyond the Summit explores her two weeks of traversing the arctic on skis, telling the story of a diminishing snowpack in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world-the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Directed by Natasha Mynhier, Co-Directed by Nate Luebbe, Produced by Rachel Nederveld, Edited by Eli James, Score by Andy Marsh, Director of Photography: Fisher Creative, Production Company: 37Laines

[@cuteasacarebear]

Arctic ecosystems, snow science, incredible athleticism - this doc is a MUST WATCH! Congrats to Kit, The North Face, 37 Laines and the whole Beyond the Summit team on today's launch. The world needs more of this type of content!!

[@uho005]

driving around in big trucks, airplanes, skiing 7 continents, wearing the made in china jackets stuffed with feathers from factory farmed animals, eating stuff packed in a 100 plastic bags, living in big houses ... all for nature. BIG THANKS lemmings. thank GOD for C02!

[@billr5842]

This is spot on lol. Love the hypocrisy from a lot of these people. I don't think any changes will ever be made as long as you have celebrities being hypocrites. Do as I say, not as I do.

[@TheJournalofLostTime]

Been waiting for this! So stoked!

[@Nateinthewild]

This was definitely one of the most life-changing expeditions I've ever been on. Kit, Jim, Sophia, Sarah, I'm honored to know you.

[@ambergracejones]

Phenomenal Nate. Jaw dropping

[@equinoxcae6799]

Notification on yikes

[@dylanbaer]

yeah cool video but doesn't 1/2 your clothing and other product lines require said oil they are trying to block to produce them you just get it from different places? facade?

[@s.clairegreen9577]

I see your point, I really do. I hear you saying how we complain but are unwilling to let our consumption of oil go. And it's a valid point we all need to address within ourselves. But it's just one side, demand side. This film addresses the supply side. And I must say: CO2 releasing at this level with the destruction of the permafrost = too costly. No drilling here, not worth the expense to the planet and all species

[@fr33water]

One thing we don't focus on enough... are the wins for the climate and for our planet. While this feels like a small win, it's still a win to protect one of the most beautiful places on earth. Love the story telling, so well captured & felt super inspired after watching this.

[@MuhammadHanif-hd7ff]

still 2 hours remaining, wait wait wait

[@philipbaldassini9528]

Sad that there is basically almost no snow, and they say global warming is not an issue… so bad how Alaska is looking…..

[@Mynland]

So excited!!! Been looking forward to this all year.

[@rashodlewis2918]

😎✌🏿

[@kevindecoteau3186]

congratulations, Hilaree would be proud! Now if more people will be corageous enough to listen their own heart, and follow what they are told.

[@johnrion3232]

Will just lead to more selfish parents leaving their kids behind.

[@tclay2663]

So much educational value to this video, even if it involves discussion of the contradictions of using trucks and jets to accomplish the measurements obtained. I’m of the opinion that the project has tremendous value and this science is necessary. Much appreciation to all involved. Thank you!

[@fabiolafigueroa6997]

Thank you, North Face for combining the love of sport with the love for the planet. All of us outdoor athletes are very aware of how special our planet is.

[@EliWanket]

This musical score slaps.

[@shortoftheweek]

Quite the production, and a truly important issue. Great work North Face!

[@Mynland]

So moving!!! Thanks for sharing this story with the world.

[@JessicaCarroll69]

Super excited for this!

[@QuinnCarrasco]

1 more day!!!

[@naturesdose]

Wow...can't wait

[@user-hc8wk7lb3t]

An incredibly inspiring story, and a beautifully made film. It just shows the immense power and influence that is found within a single person, team, and community, when they are guided by passion, purpose, and a healthy dose of defiance.

[@abe7608]

100% Agree! Defiance to break away from the herd to let your passion and need to give back to the planet SOAR! Speaks to every cell of my being...

[@beefarlee]

Beast!

[@simonearora2300]

Counting down the days!!

[@tylerlahanas6135]

Let's goooooo!!! Can't wait to watch this

[@CJFranciss]

Kit is amazing. I love these stories. In a world wallowing in mediocrity. This is so inspirational

[@thedirector2266]

Congratulations--stirring and emotional. This film is absolutely gorgeous! Great job Natasha and Nate!

[@KanishkGupta]

Kit and the team is doing marvelous job, we need more people like you on our planet.

[@davidboyer7416]

Coming out so soon - can't wait!

[@rickcoyne7845]

WOW!!! Kit and Team, Excellent Work and great job saving this important area of the world. BE PROUD!! Also great job on your skiing Kit.

[@buddymendez]

Wow, Fantastic! Such an inspirational video!

[@autpops]

This is such a moving and inspiring film that makes me want to up my efforts in our climate battle. Brought me to tears at the end. Amazing work, everyone!

[@andreameigs1261]

They are at it again and want to build a road that will cut the caribou herd in Gates of the Arctic national forest. SIXTY tribes up there depend on that herd.

[@macarenavarela105]

Can't wait!

[@AlainTawilOutdoors]

Amazing, thank you A MUST WATCH

[@aron7548]

nice

[@droptheframemedia]

so awesome for kit and the team that put this together!

[@annelewisphoto]

This is so inspiring! Thank you!

[@marknugent7716]

Kit is super AMAZING WOMAN she has such a pure heart 💜

[@V.coronelr]

Thanks for make it visible! Keep on it

[@pabloandressoji6985]

Let´s goooooo, so stoked to watch this!

[@steffrocknak]

Excellent piece

[@Fehr270]

I’m a little conflicted, she spent most of her career jetting around to ski mountains and then she became concerned about the environment. I also agree we shouldn’t be drilling there and I do my part to fuel demand as well. Drilling in the arctic is a reaction to American president approval dropping every time gas prices go down. This will be harder to change. The arctic has one thing going for it. Getting oil from there is much more expensive than buying it from the Saudi’s.

[@vanfja]

Everyone always forgets this type of concern when their lifestyle or wallets are threatened. Look at Europe now, they are opening up nee coal plants and scrambling to drill in their arctic regions.

[@jenniferlynne3314]

You can use airplanes and still care about the environment.

[@Fehr270]

@@jenniferlynne3314 lol, 14 more months and my house is paid for. Typing this from the airport.

[@colbjallen8334]

How awesome is this human being?

[@enggarrenaldi]

sometimes i feel the vibrations when i see every video of the north face

[@bobbyg66]

One of the most important films of the year for its content and compassion for our future earth. Kudos to North Face for investing in meaningful projects such as this and allowing Kit to tell her story. Amazing!

[@jenniantonioli1649]

🔥🙏🏻

[@Desertquartz79]

That's priceless nobody in this uses gasoline ? They travel all over the world in trains, planes and automobiles way more that average people. King Kong carbon footprint here. Hypocrites

[@Goat.OnMorphine]

Awareness inspires introspection & how you can personally deduce your own footprint. They have the unique skill set and platform to bring this to more people and continue the conversation. Nothing can be perfect, I'll be honest the scene when the plane started up made me feel the hypocrisy too but we can continue sourcing from places that aren't so fragile

[@Desertquartz79]

@Angela Kaplar No matter the planet is already killing off these godless hypocrites.

[@marissanorth85]

@@Desertquartz79 godless hypocrites....nah. these people are the closest to any god out there. Mountains, the earth, all represented in many religions as gods. Maybe get out there and get close.

[@Desertquartz79]

@Marissa North Been there done that. 3 ascents of Denali including a ski descent from the summit when these people were tadpoles. 18 years living in Alaska. Oil is the life blood of all alaska. The whole place is amazing not just the upper right corner. Sad to see outsiders or Cheechakos think they know about what's best for a state they don't live in.

[@TREK_MATE]

Nice one.

[@joereichert8152]

you would think the TNF would come up with some light weight sled duffels for this cool expedition! Such a product would help many on there arctic endeavors! ski on

[@myravanhoff1551]

Thank you for showing this. I learned alot and I appreciate what you do for our planet.

[@johnrion3232]

Putting your career above your family never ends well

[@bradleysooter9735]

Yet temperature hasn't gone up in a very quick way!!

[@NomadTerraCrawlers]

Powerful and moving.

[@mujkocka]

Thank you Kit. A lot of people raise fund by having challenges they like to do. To me using your skillsets is way more meaningful to contribute.

[@FlowerHarley-q5v]

Johnson Sandra Gonzalez Mary Jones Melissa

[@jeffreymorris7827]

I drove from Haines to Coldfoot last summer alone. While I never saw the wildlife refuge, I still saw enough of Alaska's wild country to last me a lifetime. Thank you for the work you and your team do.

[@jacekmstowski5773]

Amazing

[@greigscott957]

What a beautiful little movie. Massive kudos to Kit and all the ream.

[@seansoper6757]

Does the company sponsor skateboarding

[@hazelem1266]

How come, to me at least, it appears that the people who ski down the mountains have a better and safer time going to the summits, than many people have who are only going up and coming down the most common way?

[@jenniferlynne3314]

It’s quicker to ski down and decreases the time on the mountain which means there is less of a window for anything to happen. Also, there is an intense amount of planning and preparation that goes into it. They don’t just get to the top and throw their skis on and take off. It takes several weeks to climb these mountains, and then entire time they are checking snow conditions, weather conditions and making sure their route down is as safe as possible. It also helps that most have decades of experience.

[@therider_]

👍👌❤️🇬🇪

[@silverdesk72]

Beautiful important film.

[@explorationi]

They put in work.

[@islamicstatus4240]

I am also use your brand 👍

[@Alaskan.American]

They are all amazingly talented, athletic people, no doubts there. But y'all VISIT Alaska in your airplane with all your gear made with oil, your gas stoves, etc, to try & stop oil & gas drilling in ANWR. Take a look at why Alaska has the cleanest, most environmentally friendly drilling fields in the world. Look at the wildlife that thrives along the pipeline. Let Alaskans decide how to do our thing. We live here cuz we love it & want to keep our environment beautiful while helping supply oil, gas & jobs to everyone, including Alaskans.

[@davamunyon7969]

Really awesome❤

[@mycocoaone]

Thank you!

[@jayphive2468]

Incredible!

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

Well, ski the moon then if your trust fund doesn't dry up.

[@baatarjavjavkhlan7319]

i like those blue sleds. where can i get one

[@AndyGraumann1]

It doesnt count if you dont carry your skis to the summit yourself. Not in my book. There are plenty of clean ski descents from the 8000ers, but this aint one.

[@SolaceEasy]

TWO children, DOUBLE your conservation efforts. Permanent reduction of greenhouse gas - spawn ZERO children.

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

Now can we get some of the footage from Jimmy Chin’s Everest ski? There’s no footage available anywhere. There used to be a very short clip online, but it’s been scrubbed.

[@robincollamer3040]

show off, not so fun

[@starshockey11]

Why does everything in the modern world have to be politicized!

[@marissanorth85]

Because politics insert themselves where they should not.

[@starshockey11]

@@marissanorth85 exactly. Let’s keep outdoor adventure companies focused on just that.

[@simongreenthumb6376]

i took my high level skill set and yada yada yada...yawn

[@Elkski84]

Get over yourself, those caribou will be just fine, we want that cheap artic gas

[@9inchyouwish]

such beautiful work. and the music is stunning

[@marathuzula9024]

Snooooore.... feeling like a 2 minute movie that was turned into 40 minutes of boring.