“MERU stands out as one of the most meaningful first ascents of my life. Not only is the route stunningly beautiful, but also I experienced a multigenerational mentorship with Conrad and Jimmy. It was a true collaboration with The North Face product team, refining Summit Series gear like this jacket. The rare convergence of cutting-edge design, lifelong friendship, and a Himalayan first ascent is a once-in-a-lifetime moment in high-stakes alpinism for which I’m incredibly grateful.” renan_ozturk To honor 25 years of Summit Series, we’re looking back at 25 years of athlete expeditions, stories and the gear that shaped their experiences. #SummitSeries #NeverStopExploring