Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Arc’teryx film is a sweeping adventure documentary that explores over 1,200 kilometers of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains—one of the wildest, diverse, and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. Through the lens of those who have chosen a life immersed in BC wilderness, the film reveals a deep connection to mountain adventure and remote living, shaped by alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and ski mountaineering. From rugged peaks to dense forests and ocean shorelines, the geography of the Pacific Northwest exerts a powerful pull that defines the outdoor lifestyle of those who call it home.
Filmed across indigenous lands—including the Xeni Gwet’in traditional territory and the homelands of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, as well as the unceded territories of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw, Lil̓wat7úl, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations—this Arc’teryx film respectfully acknowledges the cultural heritage and stewardship of these communities. With guidance from Chief Jimmy Lulua of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government, the film blends nature filmmaking with stories of human resilience and reverence for place. From ice climbing and mountaineering to moments of reflection in the wild landscapes of British Columbia, it’s a celebration of extreme sports and a deep-rooted connection to land, culture, and the Coast Mountains.
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Directed By: Bryan Smith and Cameron Sylvester
Original Score: Logan Nelson
Edit: Cameron Sylvester
Cinematography: Bryan Smith, Cameron Sylvester, Dave Pearson, Sandy MacEwan
Producer: Bryan Smith
Associate Producer: Angela Percival
Colour: David Tomiak
VFX: Blair Richmond
Audio Post: Matt Drake
Photographer: Angela Percival
Explore Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/films
0:00 Introduction
4:38 Early Climbing Memories
7:20 The Vastness of the Coast Mountains
10:46 Nehemiah Valley
13:58 Xeni Gwet Members Embark on Traverse Over Homathko Icefield
17:25 Julia Niles (ACMG Mountain Guide)
23:20 Joe Lax (Pemberton Local)
27:18 Ryan Oakden (Bralorne Local)
32:09 Broughton Archipelago
37:07 Bute Inlet
40:03 Pemberton Valley
41:34 - Tellot Glacier
47:30 - Credits
#arcteryx #arcteryxpresents #coastmountains #backcountryadventure #livewild
This Arc’teryx film is a sweeping adventure documentary that explores over 1,200 kilometers of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains—one of the wildest, diverse, and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. Through the lens of those who have chosen a life immersed in BC wilderness, the film reveals a deep connection to mountain adventure and remote living, shaped by alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and ski mountaineering. From rugged peaks to dense forests and ocean shorelines, the geography of the Pacific Northwest exerts a powerful pull that defines the outdoor lifestyle of those who call it home.
Filmed across indigenous lands—including the Xeni Gwet’in traditional territory and the homelands of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, as well as the unceded territories of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw, Lil̓wat7úl, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations—this Arc’teryx film respectfully acknowledges the cultural heritage and stewardship of these communities. With guidance from Chief Jimmy Lulua of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government, the film blends nature filmmaking with stories of human resilience and reverence for place. From ice climbing and mountaineering to moments of reflection in the wild landscapes of British Columbia, it’s a celebration of extreme sports and a deep-rooted connection to land, culture, and the Coast Mountains.
🛒 Shop Arc'teryx: arcteryx.com
Directed By: Bryan Smith and Cameron Sylvester
Original Score: Logan Nelson
Edit: Cameron Sylvester
Cinematography: Bryan Smith, Cameron Sylvester, Dave Pearson, Sandy MacEwan
Producer: Bryan Smith
Associate Producer: Angela Percival
Colour: David Tomiak
VFX: Blair Richmond
Audio Post: Matt Drake
Photographer: Angela Percival
Explore Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/films
0:00 Introduction
4:38 Early Climbing Memories
7:20 The Vastness of the Coast Mountains
10:46 Nehemiah Valley
13:58 Xeni Gwet Members Embark on Traverse Over Homathko Icefield
17:25 Julia Niles (ACMG Mountain Guide)
23:20 Joe Lax (Pemberton Local)
27:18 Ryan Oakden (Bralorne Local)
32:09 Broughton Archipelago
37:07 Bute Inlet
40:03 Pemberton Valley
41:34 - Tellot Glacier
47:30 - Credits
#arcteryx #arcteryxpresents #coastmountains #backcountryadventure #livewild
