ShanghaiJune 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Professional outdoor sportswear brand Arc’teryx has released the documentary “To the Infinity and Summit,” chronicling the multi-peak alpine climbing journey of athletes in Chamonix. The film follows Cao Xinyue (Da Keng) and his partner He Xiaosong (Xun Feng) as they embark on a pilgrimage to Chamonix, France, for alpine-style climbing.

From July 3 to August 14, 2025, Da Keng and Xun Feng engaged in continuous climbing in Chamonix. Over 36 climbing days, the duo summited a total of 30 peaks and completed 34 climbing routes, 12 of which reached the high-difficulty levels of TD and ED. Their footprints spanned multiple major climbing areas in Chamonix. From overcoming obstacles in unfamiliar environments to facing risks head-on, and from hands-on equipment practice and risk assessment to route planning and teamwork, this experience continually reshaped their understanding and experience of alpine-style climbing, deeply embedding its spirit within them.

Nestled among the Mont Blanc massif, Chamonix is a key birthplace of modern alpine-style climbing and a spiritual homeland for countless climbers. Upon first arriving, Da Keng struggled with the complex environment, language barriers, and unfamiliar routes. However, as he gradually integrated into the local climbing culture, he overcame these challenges and immersed himself in the climbing itself.

“Turning the impossible into possible—that’s what climbing is all about,” Da Keng said. For him, climbing is not just about reaching the summit; it’s about redefining his relationship with the mountains while confronting the unknown and risk. Since beginning to teach climbing in late 2018, Da Keng has been dedicated to passing on his passion for the high mountains through alpine-style climbing courses. He hopes to bring the experience he gained in Chamonix back to China and share it with more young climbers.
The documentary “To the Infinity and Summit” is now available on WeChat Video Channel @ARCTERYX始祖鸟 and Xiaohongshu @ARC’TERYX始祖鸟. In the future, Arc’teryx will continue to accompany more climbers as they head toward the mountains and keep advancing.
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