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The Northern Block is a collaborative type foundry Internationally recognised for producing new typefaces that are fit for a modern purpose.

HIMALI™ is a brand that creates premium mountaineering apparel and gives back to the Nepali community.

The Himalaya are home to the 14 tallest peaks on the planet. It is where we go to push the limits of our mental and physical performance. These peaks are collectively known as the 14 Eight Thousand Meter Peaks.

These 14 peaks are represented within our logo, where the number 14 is encapsulated within the letter H. This is an everlasting reminder of our bottom line: to create quality gear that stands up to the world’s highest and harshest demands.

HIMALI™ is at K2

This Winter, an all Nepali team became the first to summit K2 in the Winter. They summited shoulder to shoulder, with everyone on this team listed as a holder of this first ascent.

Mingma G helped lead the historic K2 Winter expedition and today, we proudly announce his welcoming to our athlete team! His humble confidence, and bravery speaks volumes about where he can go and what he can accomplish.

Mingma Gyabu Sherpa was one of the 10 Nepali mountaineers that made history on January 16, 2021 as the first to ascend K2 in the harsh weather conditions of the winter.

His team consisting of Nirmal Purja, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Gelje Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, and himself Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (aka Mingma David Sherpa) joined by Sona Sherpa from Seven Summits Treks and the Mingma G team itself consisting of Mingma Gyalje Sherpa (Mingma G), Dawa Tenjin Sherpa, and Kili Pemba Sherpa, together successfully ascended summit of K2 at 4:58 p.m. local time in Pakistan.

This is the first successful K2 winter expedition after numerous attempts since 1987.