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TNF athletes conquer Makalu, new TNF store in Glasgow
The winter summit of Makalu (8463m) - until now it has never been trodden by the human foot during the harsh winter season. At 2pm on Monday 9th February 2009 The North Face global athlete Simone Moro, together with his team-mate Denis Urubko, reached the summit and realised the dreams of so many. The winter crown of the Himalayas, Makalu is a true giant in stature (at 8463m it is the fifth highest mountain in the world), in beauty, and in the minds and imaginations of the best high altitude alpinists of the world.
Simone and Denis made their attempt in true alpine style, without oxygen or high altitude Sherpa - just the two of them.
The expedition has been documented with video and photo dispatches on www.simonemoro.com inviting a wide audience to follow and to be inspired.
Meanwhile, The North Face's new store opened in Glasgow at the end of January. The shop is located in the Victorian heart of the city on Buchanan Street, Glasgow's most important high street and the 2008 winner of the "Great Street Award" from the National Academy of Urbanism.
