AWAITS From mountain climbing in the Lake District to river rafting in North Wales, The North Face is fronting a new diversity project aimed at enriching young people through the power of the great outdoors

The North Face has been synonymous with the great outdoors for decades, helping adventurers from around the world tackle inscrutable challenges with it’s awardwinning products and clothing range.

Since 2010, the company has funded hundreds of non-profit organisations under themes of ‘Enabling Exploration’ and ‘Loving Wild Places’.

Now, as part of The Explore Fund that’s being rolled out in the UK, Germany and Italy, The North Face has launched a new project making adventure accessible for everyone, especially children from underprivileged communities in urban areas. The project is in partnership with The Outward Bound Trust — a charity dedicated to teaching children life lessons through nature — and gives opportunities

Neesha Davis, aged 12:

Stephanie Adusei, aged 12:

Students rock climbing

Students from City Academy, Hackney

rock climbing in the Lake District and canoeing in Wales

to explore the wonders of the UK’s wilderness through confidence-boosting activities such as kayaking, hiking, rowing and orienteering, all in a bid to encourage equality and ignite a passion for the great outdoors. Both brands are passionate about adventure as a means of self-growth, and believe it should be for everyone, not just for those who can access or afford it.

This follows last year’s successful campaign, She Moves Mountains, where girls from Sarah Bonnell School in east London headed to Cumbria for an weekend of outdoor challenges. Here, we look back at a trip from February this year, where around 35 students from City Academy in Hackney headed to North Wales for a resilience-testing few days, and find out what the experience meant for them.

Farrell Governor, aged 14: