NEW LIFE | The North Face

Parenthood is an adventure like no other, not least in the world of adventure, where reward is constantly measured against potential risk. From fear of losing sponsors to the challenge of maintaining their expedition-led lifestyles, “New Life” chronicles the journey of The North Face’s Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson and documents the shifting priorities that come with raising a son in a world that revolves around climbing and outdoor exploration.

[@yuezhangliu5309]

One of the best climbing film I have ever seen, especially just recovered from a serious climbing accident this spring. "To take the most of your life, but still being alive."

[@beneleonhard7915]

get well soon

[@naturesdose]

"Maybe the very best gift we can gift to our kids is to show them how to be happy in life"👏👏

[@TheNorthFace]

Words we live by 🤘

[@emmahank]

This is the first time I've ever seen a beautiful, powerful, outdoor film that also vibrantly expresses the joy and conflict and beauty of motherhood, and also of risk, and love and passion for the outdoors. I have three kids, 6, 4, and almost 2 years old. Before I had kids I was climbing as much as humanly possible between school and jobs. Letting go of climbing for the last 6 years has been so painful. We take the kids outdoors, we hike and bike and "climb" with them, but it's not the same as being able to go on a climbing trip every weekend. this last weekend I took my first real climbing trip with my climbing friends since having kids. I led a bunch of 5.7 old-school trad, I felt old and tired and weak, and I still got to taste the beauty of pushing through fear and the power of climbing and the outdoors. Thank you TNF and the producers and Caroline for making a film that shows how it feels to love the wild and love your child. Thanks for representing mothers as multifaceted human beings with passion and love, for their children and for other stuff, and how that makes them better, not worse, mothers.

[@OnceUponAClimb]

Thanks very much Emma, that is a very kind message. We did put a lot of time and emotion into this movie and we are super proud of it, as it really sums up our life as parent AND climbers! It is tough to make it all happen, but it is also our best years so far!

[@emmahank]

I have another KZbin channel-it’s called “Therapy in a Nutshell” if you would ever like to be interviewed for it I think that would be awesome. (I have almost 400k subs )

[@OnceUponAClimb]

@@emmahank sure!!!! I just sent you a mail :)

[@elterrifico9522]

North f@ce is a fraud. Nice reaponse, sheep

[@tsluiter4]

@@elterrifico9522 Yeah, that's not necessary to put here. Love the work folks. Enjoy the dualities of life.

[@valentinlamprecht4617]

Caroline is incredibly self reflected and an amazing story teller. Great movie, great parents :)

[@TheNorthFace]

We couldn't agree more Valentin. 🙌

[@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.

[@dawnhughes9942]

I'm a mother and a professional tree climber. I've been told I'm a bad mother for my decision. Ridiculous! I support my family. Thank you for this video. Hugs to Caroline. Solidarity

[@cazador1022]

NORTHFACE thank you for supporting the OIL and GAS INDUSTRY

[@juditbarczi6454]

I never comment on anything ever but this time I felt I had to. I am a mom of two little kids (3 and 4 yo) and also I am an immigrant in Australia from Europe. I'm dealing with depression for a few years now and had absolutely no idea how am I gonna be able to get better mentally. This story really hit me hard, I watched it many times in the last few days. The way you describe the struggles with kids also your mum's story is just so incredibly beautiful somehow, it is so touching, I am so very grateful I found this. I wish you well and thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm pretty sure that I am not the only one person who had a few aha moments listening to this. 🙏💕

[@hokusai3965]

I wish you all the best in your life I am also struggling with depression for so long

[@gayleruble6529]

So love the vulnerability and transparency of moving through the next chapters in life. Kudos for sharing and “doing life” together!

[@realgoodmind]

When my spouse and I were young we went non stop and did whatever WE wanted to do at anytime. We didn't realize at the time how selfish we were or really how selfish we were allowed to be. It was all about us and our adventure. It was something we never imagined would end. We had 2 kids and realized just how selfish we were because everything in our life was about just us. Now that we have 2 kids there is nothing that is about us. Everything is about them and helping them to become the person they need to be. It's been wonderful and adventures are different but still full filling because you get to see this little person you have raised experience life for the first time and to see them blossom. This was a great piece North Face and something A LOT of new and young parents need to see. It's still possible to adventure you just adventure differently. Shit still happens too. My wife is just off crutches from a broken Tibia. That was an adventure itself. Parents it keeps getting better and more exciting.

[@scottyvan]

Absolutely adore this story as a new parent. Beautifully written, filmed, and lived (Caroline and James).

[@elterrifico9522]

Lol. Gay

[@guytaylor4737]

Thanks North face for supporting oil and gas by manufacturing 90% of your products with oil and gas. Everyone working in the industry appreciates your continued support.

[@markgrice8214]

The conversation Caroline had about risk was brilliant and useful.

[@TheNorthFace]

Glad you found this conversation fruitful Mark

[@kamalshankar3608]

Amazing story. Thank you North face for this come to Us 🙆‍♂️

[@kellymceachern4538]

Thank you for making this! It's awesome too understand that the same things I struggle with professional climbers and mountaineers struggle with as well.

[@kentnielsen9452]

Always so wonderful to see, hear and listen to their stories.

[@TheNorthFace]

Awesome to hear you enjoyed the film Kent ✌️

[@kmo1313]

I love this film. I can relate as an alpinist and mother balancing the question of risk. I especially loved the ascent of the Gaia route with the baby below. That took some serious concentration!

[@nevaehdumas5191]

One of my favorite videos. It makes me a lot less divided over choosing motherhood or my own life. I can have both!

[@wizzlesticks]

The oil and gas industry is very thankful to The North Face for using at least 90% petroleum to manufacture all of its clothing. This is much higher than the industry average, with other clothing companies averaging only 60% to make their fabrics. So it's excellent to see The North Face process an extraordinarily high consumption of these non-renewable resources, and therefore is a highly valued customer of the oil and gas industry, and heavy polluter in manufacturing unsustainable petroleum based clothing products.

[@pilotflux8005]

so nice of them to do!

[@xxMusicInMyEarsxx]

What an absolutely beautiful movie!

[@Richspeight]

Amazing video, such fantastic enjoyment of the outdoors as a family. A lot of people could learn a lot from this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@sofigraneros]

It's great to finally find a person who puts words in what I thought of life and motherhood. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and life! Big hug to your lovely family

[@TheNorthFace]

So pleased you enjoyed this perspective 💪

[@theone-swta]

When are going to stop selling oil based products?

[@philomenamateu9743]

Wow, this made me cry. So happy to see this life story, deeply inspiring

[@Joe-vp4fi]

Much easier to reflect on risk when things go right. Good film to reflect on. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@gusrodrigues5182]

What a wonderful story!

[@hooger1313]

The most beautiful (climbing) pair out there. Smart, kind, nice people. Wish there were more like them. Thumbs up, "onceuponaclimb"!

[@ilhamkahfi2827]

This is wonderful

[@silmarilasmr6801]

These guys are so awesome. I wish them the best.

[@pwenkojammy2894]

Yeah I like how they are such great oil and gas customers because the materials they use require it.

[@catherinepitura8820]

Love this story --- thank you for sharing :)

[@Thesnaillord]

Wow this really hit home for me.

[@goouutnaturally3086]

Real climber, Real parents, moves me strongly~!! BEST !!👍👍👍

[@nickhartman3]

This is fantastic. Great work!

[@dayounglisapark]

omg this was such a beautiful film.

[@Felipe-yj3zm]

Gestante! Parabéns. Com certeza vai nascer uma criança muito sadia, e em uma ambiente muito agradável. Mais uma vez, parabéns para essa grande Mãe.

[@kleihenke1]

Just beautiful, beautiful people, beautiful story, beautiful attitude to life! :)

[@theresa42213]

That lil climb of Arthur at the end was the best part!

[@hafkehoe839]

This is so beautifully made! So happy for them both

[@jfmissy]

Beautiful story.

[@LeGMaNicK]

It was really beautiful and inspiring video. It was really good to watch for even my life decisions in different areas. Thank you. Wish them all the best!

[@TheNorthFace]

We love to hear this video was useful 🤙

[@shelby6275]

This is the best climbing film yet!

[@TheNorthFace]

Yes Shelby! ❤️

[@b.cornelsen5704]

Awesome video ! Awesome parents! I really enjoyed this clip.

[@TheNorthFace]

Awesome to hear you enjoyed it 🤙

[@aaronth2796]

This is such excellent and relatable content TNF!!

[@TheNorthFace]

🙌

[@debasishsen9397]

excellent. very inspiring.

[@comfortablynumb4198]

Simply Amazing

[@mjpr4663]

I had the pleasure to meet them in person. In contrast to some other sponsored athletes they truly are as kind and friendly as they are portrayed in this movie. For Tnf as a company people like them make you come back as a customer. Really great ambassadors. Great movie work as well and like all their movies benchmark.

[@OnceUponAClimb]

wow thanks a lot:) where did we meet? maybe see you again somewhere!

[@mjpr4663]

@@OnceUponAClimb chateauvert

[@ActiveAlexis]

Wow really cool video!!

[@KunalDuttKDUTT]

the North Face Presented With Award By Colorado Oil And Gas Association

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

tHe NoRtH fAcE Is WoKe ! derp ! ! 🙃🥂

[@tomrollo8286]

OMG, watched you guys for a long time. Sending all my love from Scotland.

[@sandor3556]

great vid!

[@arismall_69]

que ansiedade só de assistir, estou quase morrendo só de ver haha

[@marcellodifelicepastor5095]

Awesome! 🤙🏾

[@GiorgosPlanar]

"We are still prepared to put ourselves into situations that might ultimately leave Arthur without parents." This is a bold statement. But I am feeling somehow the whole story is missing the child's perspective. I think the whole story would be more complete if the voice of the person mostly affected by these choices could also be heard or at least considered. But this is a general issue with the "success stories" about family and parenthood. They are narrated by adults, they outline the needs and wants of adults and are rarely -if ever- child-centric. I have been climbing for more than 20 years. Since I became an adoptive parent I am struggling with my risk taking on a whole different level. Having read the research and also seen first hand what trauma and loss can mean to a child, it is really hard for me to concur with James' statement. This is my subjective experience and to be honest I feel very uncomfortable sharing it on a public medium especially below a commercial video. But somehow I hope this perspective could also be considered by the producers, the protagonists and the public even if it messes up with the "carefree life" image that outdoor companies wish to present.

[@itsthesoop652]

These commercials are made to sell gear to people in their 30’s and 40’s. Hence the narrative.

[@akshitgoyal4305]

Great video

[@clamsjog]

Love it. Would love to help film these

[@1isaacperkins]

Awesome North face!

[@caziahfranklinOX]

Amazing film! Could you guys start adding the music setlist in the description? I love the chosen audio!

[@maryoster5728]

Yes I’d also love to see the set list!

[@TheParapapau]

Precioso!

[@roostervision]

This hits a bit different seeing Hilaree Nelson speak on risk and motherhood. She passed away September 2022 in the mountains.

[@aklaran]

Kickass athletes and inspiring parents

[@TheNorthFace]

Couldn't agree more! Caroline and James are so inspiring ✌️

[@danielgenovez4716]

Top de mais parabéns!!!!!

[@lapalabrainfinita]

Beautiful.

[@ebachini]

I like the idea Arthur will be able to watch this same video in 5, 10 or 20 years time.

[@justrione]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

[@alexhill1953]

Epic. Also now searching for one of those pop up baby tents.

[@OnceUponAClimb]

It’s a deryan baby tent !

[@alexhill1953]

@@OnceUponAClimb 🙏😍🙏

[@Romanefrdl]

La meilleure marque the north face

[@rzwerlein]

A pregnant woman could get hurt in many ways and as climbers we think of risk differently then the general public. And then we all have our own opinions regardless. So when I judge her choice I think, “If I was a woman and preggers, would I climb at that point of pregnancy 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🤔”???? I would limit it to TR and be able to get to a hospital reasonably quick personally, because my child’s safety and at least being able to get medical attention quickly is more important than a few months of not being as adventurous as I’d like to be. But it’s her life, and totally respect her choice. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say.......

[@ramanline]

Thumbs Up from India

[@carlosfokszek7752]

Guau que escaladora ese BB ya está escalando en la panza

[@nazirqasmi3237]

Amazing

[@alainbourgault1937]

I'm curious, what are The North Face products overwhelmingly made of?

[@marinariquelme4081]

Oh my gosh at the start of the video my heart skipped a beat I though she felt to her death amazing video by the way

[@kingshuk458]

The baby have blue eyes... So much cute

[@robertpeschke7746]

On a semi-related note. I have never seen people climb so often on twin ropes! I just want to ask WHY? Is it for easier route navigation & less drag? But all the shots show them always clipping both? Is it for safety? That you have two smaller ropes, so if one breaks, or is worn, you still have the other? If anyone knows, I am so curious! I have climbed a lot and just never seen anyone actually using twin ropes

[@paulgranada7203]

In Europe is really common to use twin ropes for trad climbing... less rope drag, less risk of breaking in case of a rock fall and less rappels to get back to the ground ;)

[@Thuky1]

For multi pitch climbing half ropes are very useful as you can abseil the full rope length. For some routes it is even necessary to have half ropes because the "abseil piste" does not follow the route and the ankers are 50m or even 60m apart. Twin ropes are used for the reasons you mentioned (redundancy) and they also give softer falls which puts less stress on trad gear.

[@pierricbarru6800]

Nice movie about parenthood and outdoor activities/passions. One question, where is arthur why you climbing the route in verdon? Nanny? Nap time?...

[@OnceUponAClimb]

We had found a nanny ion the Verdon!!! We made Arthur meet her one day before we left him with her... when we came back to pick him up, he didn't want to leave her, that was cool to see as the whole time, we had been feeling guilty to "abandon him"!

[@pierricbarru6800]

@@OnceUponAClimb Lucky you to find a good nanny next to the spot! will be great to have an app where you can find nanny next to a spot for outddoor activities :) yeah it's one of the strange feeling about parenthood i think, we wanna enjoy free time without kids but at the moment they are away we start feeling guilty and we miss them! Good luck for your next family adventures

[@NomadTerraCrawlers]

Powerful message from a power couple. Keep on inspiring Caroline and James.

[@jaka1149]

👍👍👍👍

[@AlbertMXG]

Wasn't expecting to see Hillary... it hit hard 😢

[@MrStiruam]

What knot is that at 2:17? It looks like a bowline variant but not quite.

[@ryanc9432]

Clove hitch? Not sure I see which knot you're referring to...

[@Fixyfixet]

Lol like yesterday I saw 2 guys stealing like 10 of y'all's jackets lololol

[@alexdar7922]

🌞

[@elisai9664]

What belay device are they using?

[@mikafull]

This is a wild country revo

[@audiomystic]

Feel like the parting shot was just to tease us. There’s no need to take your hands or eyes off a child you have lifted to a railing with a gap as large as the child is tall. The greatest gift in life is a good childhood. If you pass away that child may not have one. I hope the best for you all.

[@candegutierrez1655]

Wow

[@sauravroy2244]

I only wonder when north face comes out of petrochemical addiction!?

[@octaviozenteno1762]

Si les encanta estar al filo de la muerte...allá ustedes...es su tema...

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Climbing doesn’t have to be risky. On well protected routes a whole lot has to go wrong for a dangerous or life threatening injury.

[@marcushill78]

Do they make baby sized haul bags?

[@Fiabo4]

I don't know about being a mother, but Gaia is extremely scary for me

[@lokisg3]

Oil & Gas: Thank You, North Face.

[@laetitiabecker6920]

So open-minded! Wow.

[@pwenkojammy2894]

Yes it's amazing how they can both use oil and gas to develop products and hate it at the same time. Very open minded

[@pwenkojammy2894]

These are very fine oil and gas customers

[@ethanrod7968]

She had extreme flexibility for be 7 months pregnant at the time!

[@bittercephalopod1569]

The oil and gas industry just ripped you a new one! HA 😄 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

[@drifterabir7764]

Salut you 🙏 Definitely one day your baby will touch the peak of Mt. Everest.🏔️

[@lucasuribe7752]

What’s with the knees

[@OnceUponAClimb]

I know I realised I placed my knees 4 times on Gaia!! without even realising!

[@musiceworld6209]

Dreams?

[@jimsheldonswe7846]

Their stuff uses too much fossil fuel for me! Oh save the planet .

[@qiupingle9740]

卧槽，牛逼

[@rihanajan9798]

guess who uses fossil Fuels hahahhaha