Once upon a time, "city fun" was all the rage. But do you really understand what "city fun" means? Let The North Face? show you what real "city fun" is. After the first outdoor festival ignited a “the outdoors starts at your doorstep” sports craze, The North Face? held its second outdoor festival at Century Park in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area from October 31 to November 1, 2015, using the trendiest ways to stimulate every urbanite’s outdoor sports nerve.

Teaming up with dozens of the most creative outdoor lifestyle brands, The North Face? continues the outdoor sports wave, breaking down urban boundaries, and letting you immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. A perfect blend of action and stillness, fun and extremes, interaction and sharing, plus a can’t-miss maiden edition of a thousand-person training camp—what kind of amazing experiences did this “city fun” bring to the event?

Come on, unleash your wild instincts and step into The North Face? Second Outdoor Festival!

Balance action and stillness, master the laws of physical movement

Movement Assembly: Outdoor Training Camp

Warm-up is often the prelude to any sport, as it tunes your body to peak condition for upcoming challenges. This outdoor festival is truly unique, debuting an outdoor training camp for the first time. Spins, jumps, squats? It’s not just about that—TNF brings out the most practical and coolest outdoor moves, giving everyone a full dose of fun. From fancy calisthenics challenges that tear through muscle limits to mini triathlon showdowns that test perseverance and break barriers. The North Face?’s exclusive mobile unit even joins in to provide a cool stage backdrop.

Fun Sports: Easily Master Multiple Playful Ways to Play

Unusual Trail Running: Run Like a Kid

     Trail running isn’t always about the mountains. Break free from constraints, run simply and directly—like a wild child, blazing your own trail.

Indoor Skiing: Snow Dance Without Limits

    If you’ve dreamed of carving graceful arcs on snowy terrain but have been held back by time or place, let that dream live on. This event features a giant-screen skiing simulator provided by a top German company, letting you freely race across vast snowy landscapes. Experience a wildly thrilling indoor snow dance and feel the rush of flying—all without leaving the city.

Slacklining: Where Beauty Meets Challenge

Have you tried slacklining in the air? It combines the beauty of walking on something light and soft with the thrill of being high above the ground. Only with an unlimited spirit can you take on limitless challenges. Cross this line, and you’ll be your own Number One.

 Rock Climbing Challenge: A Test of Limbs vs. Nature

    The moment you face the climbing wall, you’re engaging in one of the most primal struggles with nature. Your limbs are your only tools, steep cliffs demand constant exploration for holds, and the solitude of solo climbing needs a resilient mind to cheer you on. Battle with nature—it’s endlessly rewarding!

Outdoor Cuisine

After all the adrenaline-pumping activities, let the custom-brewed “Lebao” TNF Outdoor Festival beer, music, and coffee soothe your soul. The “Mingqian” outdoor café specially crafted for The North Face blends the scent of the wild with the aroma of coffee.

Exchange and Sharing: Pooling Sports Wisdom

The TNF Outdoor Sharing Camp has always been dedicated to equipping outdoor enthusiasts with the most professional theoretical knowledge. This outdoor sharing session gathers experts in leisure hiking, outdoor training, trail running, thrilling rock climbing, and snow adventures, satisfying all your curiosity about outdoor pursuits. Use the wisdom of those who’ve gone before you to fuel your own journey!

In addition to essential outdoor skills, sports enthusiasts also prepared thematic sharing on outdoor cuisine—giving you energy for the body and satisfying the cravings of foodies!

Love the outdoors, love exploration. The brand-new version of “city fun” created by The North Face? uses multiple methods and playful formats to teach you how to find joy in movement within the urban jungle. Let outdoor sports open a path to freedom for the restless soul, and capture inner passion and vitality through extreme sports. From October 31 to November 1, the two-day 2015 The North Face? Second Outdoor Festival wrapped up successfully at Shanghai Century Park. Though your body may stay put, your heart can wander—keep following The North Face? as you explore endless possibilities in outdoor sports!

About The North Face?

Founded in 1966, The North Face is a key member of VF Corporation, a publicly traded American company. Its headquarters is located in a LEED Platinum-certified eco-friendly industrial park in California, USA, dedicated to providing professional gear for outdoor athletes facing every harsh expedition.

The name “The North Face?” comes from the coldest and most challenging north-facing slopes of mountains. Its imagery is inspired by Half Dome, a peak in Yosemite National Park, California, USA—hence the Chinese name “Beimian” (North Face), symbolizing the spirit of exploring the toughest and most daring outdoor challenges.In 1997, The North Face? adopted the new slogan—“Never Stop Exploring,” which has since become the brand’s most important spirit.

As a leading global outdoor brand today, The North Face helps people explore and challenge the limits of human potential with athlete-tested products that meet a wide range of outdoor needs. At the same time, the brand is committed to protecting the outdoor environment, minimizing human impact on nature through various sustainability initiatives. The North Face products are available at premium specialty sports retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.thenorthface.com.cn/ .