The North Face

Fashion
UK
Social Media

The North Face wanted to turn the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a pinnacle of endurance and emotion, into a social storytelling moment that transcended performance. The challenge: Channel the event’s raw human energy to drive engagement, reach, and community connection across global markets.

STRATEGY

We put emotion at the heart of the narrative, spotlighting the human stories behind UTMB’s grit and triumph. Through athlete collaborations, 100+ Instagram Stories, and community-led reposts, we built a storytelling ecosystem powered by amplification and authenticity.

By leveraging Strava, Instagram, and Facebook, we turned athletes and fans into co-creators. Stories became distribution engines, athlete posts extended visibility, and community engagement kept the UTMB spirit alive long after the finish line.

Driving 65%
of total organic engagements
1684%
MoM reach increase of Instagram Stories
63%
of total reach across all channels
Top post of 2025
on Strava

CASE STUDIES

Autumncrisp

International Klein Blue

Social-first rebranding