Black Yak Launches Campaign Showcasing Its Unique 'Himalayan Original' Identity

Highlighting Brand Philosophy Through the Dedication of 'Unsung Heroes'
Including Icefall Doctors, Sherpas, and Alpinists

Black Yak Global Campaign 'THIS IS HIMALAYAN' Photo Session

Black Yak, a high-performance premium outdoor brand led by Chairman Kang Taeseon, is launching its global campaign 'THIS IS HIMALAYAN,' which embodies the brand’s unique Himalayan original spirit. Through this campaign, the company aims to highlight the essence of outdoor activities and strengthen its brand identity.

Inspired by the yak, encountered during Himalayan expeditions and known for giving everything for both nature and humanity, Black Yak unveiled a global campaign video set against the backdrop of the Himalayas—a core foundation of the brand—on March 3. The video features stories of the 'Icefall Doctor,' who is the first to arrive in dangerous areas and pioneers new paths; the 'Sherpa,' who quietly stands guard with a sense of duty to ensure everyone’s safe return; and the 'Alpinist,' who conducts field tests in the harsh Himalayan environment to achieve top performance.

Through footage captured while actually climbing the Himalayas, Black Yak calmly depicts the dedication of various supporters who steadfastly fulfill their roles to ensure safe outdoor activities for all. The campaign shines a light on these 'unsung heroes,' who, even in extreme conditions, are driven by a strong sense of mission and responsibility to ultimately lead expeditions to success. Furthermore, the campaign clearly conveys Black Yak’s authenticity and brand philosophy, which focus on developing technology for these individuals.

This campaign video features not professional models, but members of the Icefall Doctor Team sponsored by Black Yak, Gelje Sherpa, and alpinist Uta Ibrahimi, adding further significance. Since 2024, Black Yak has been the official sponsor of the Icefall Doctor Team affiliated with Nepal’s NGO SPCC, and starting this year, the company is also supporting Gelje Sherpa, who has completed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, thus continuing to uphold the value of alpinism. Notably, Uta Ibrahimi, who appears in the video, is a Black Yak-sponsored alpinist who achieved the first-ever 14-peak completion project in the Balkan region. Together with these individuals, Black Yak repeatedly conducts field tests in extreme environments, focusing on enhancing product competitiveness.

At the end of February, Black Yak garnered attention online by deleting all posts from its official Instagram channel and uploading global campaign teaser images. Beginning with this renewal of its own channels to solidify a unified brand vision and identity in the global market, the company is officially launching the campaign by releasing the video in key markets such as China and Germany. Moving forward, Black Yak will expand customer engagement through activities such as academies and product experiences at its core basecamp hubs, allowing customers to experience the brand’s identity firsthand. The global campaign video will be available at Black Yak’s domestic and international offline stores, official online store, and company social media channels, as well as through TV commercials and domestic and international outdoor advertising.

Kim Iktae, Head of the BY Business Division at Black Yak, stated, "To communicate Black Yak’s brand philosophy of relentless research and development focused on the core technology of the outdoors, we chose to share the heartfelt stories of real mountaineers. Through this approach, we aim to solidify Black Yak’s unique 'Himalayan Original' identity in the global market and further strengthen our trust and presence as a premium outdoor brand."

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