Obsessive Design: The Making of Mountain Footwear (Ep. 4) Arcteryx 2024-03-06 | Mountain athletes have sharper technical skills, greater fitness levels, and grander dreams than ever before. The problem? Their footwear just isn’t cutting it — until now.Find out how we design shoes for mountain athletes to chase the (previously) impossible in the fourth episode of our Obsessive Design film series.Explore Obsessive Design: bit.ly/43cttKR
Muslim Hikers is committed to positive change and getting people outdoors | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2024-05-01 | When Najwa first heard about Muslim Hikers, she’d never taken to the trails before. Now, she’s a regular, hiking no matter the conditions and finding a connection to faith, community, and nature. If you are interested in learning more about Muslim Hikers, their events, and how they’re making a positive impact in the outdoors, visit: muslimhikers.com Find more No Wasted Days Stories here: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
Arcteryx Presents: Le Toit de Ben Arcteryx 2024-04-19 | Autumn 1958. Val-David, the cradle of climbing in Quebec. Two daring young climbers embark on the ascent of a route that seemed unattainable, resembling a roof suspended in the air, defying all the conventions of the time. It only takes one attempt for the lead climber to leave his mark: henceforth known as "Le Toit de Ben". --Automne 1958. Val-David, berceau de l’escalade au Québec. Deux jeunes grimpeurs audacieux se lancent dans l’ascension d’une voie qui semblait inatteignable, semblable à un toit suspendu dans les airs défiant toutes les conventions de l'époque. Il suffira d'une seule tentative pour que l'homme de tête y dépose son nom: désormais surnommé "Le Toit de Ben".Directed By: Nicolas BellvanceProduced By: Amandine Géraud
Arcteryx Alpine Academy - BANDE-ANNONCE (2024) Arcteryx 2024-03-27 | Apprendre encore plus: chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com/clinics
Arcteryx Alpine Academy - TRAILER (2024) Arcteryx 2024-03-27 | With a programme of more than 80 clinics, the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy is the place to hone your Alpine skills, learn from the world’s best athletes, and experience the mountains like never before. No matter what your skill level, our lineup has something for you. Led by IFMGA Guides and professional athletes like Amity Warme, Nina Caprez, Quentin Roberts, Will Gadd and more, these clinics deliver a wide range of Alpine activities. It’s time to transform your mountain knowledge.Learn more: chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com/clinics
Arcteryx Presents: The Hagens Arcteryx 2024-03-11 | Deciding to have kids is a big decision. It’s probably one of the most daunting decisions many of us will face in our lifetimes. It’s perhaps even more magnified for those who already have life-fulfilling passions that fuel their sense of self and shape their goals. This is a documentary that explores the choice of having kids and the impact they can have on your time and values.Production credits:Director and Cinematographer - Jake HollandEditor - Marsden MurisonComposer - Alex ArcoleoColour - Hannah SquiresSound mix - Ezound StudiosStory Development: Charlotte Le FlufyExecutive Producers: Ben Osborne & Tanguy VerchereAdditional footage:RedBull Media HouseMSP filmsWinc IncMile High HouseCast:Stian HagenAndrea HagenAksel HagenCamila Hagen
Arcteryx Presents: CONTINUUM Arcteryx 2024-03-04 | From rubbish to resource, a tent was assembled from 137 unrepairable jackets. The kaleidoscope of colour is a creation from material well used and deserving of more life. Exploring the possibilities of circularity, Michelle Parker, Elena Hight, Spencer O’Brien, Lucy Sackbauer, Robin Van Gyn, and Tatum Monod take the tent on a winter journey in its new form, creating their own memories and moments with its walls.Featuring: Elena Hight, Michelle Parker, Spencer O'Brien, Lucy Sackbauer, Tatum Monod and Robin Van GynProduced by: Homestead Creative & Aaron BlattSpecial thanks to: Suay Sew ShopExplore Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/films
Close-Up w/ Elena Hight Arcteryx 2024-03-01 | Elena Hight burst onto the snowboarding scene at a young age and quickly gained recognition for her talent and innovative riding style. Elena made history by becoming the first woman to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo in competition. Competing on both the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Her dedication and achievements have solidified her status as one of the top female snowboarders in the world. Off the slopes, Elena has found balance in yoga, meditation and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. “Today, my competitive side still in there but I think that I have more tools to bring out that energy when I want it—and hopefully calm it down when it’s not needed in order to stay more balanced.” Get Close-Up with snowboarder, Elena Hight.
Flash Foxy is making space for women and genderqueer climbers at the crag | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2024-02-21 | When they first started climbing, Lou (they/he) and Marian (they/she) didn’t see opportunities for those within the genderqueer community to go into the outdoors. So, they decided to become guides, share their knowledge, and open doors for others to experience the exhilaration of moving freely. If you are interested in learning more about Flash Foxy, their climbing courses and festivals, and how they’ve been making a positive impact in the climbing community since 2016, please check out flashfoxy.com/about for more information. Explore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
Arcteryx Presents: ÆTHER 5 Arcteryx 2024-02-15 | ÆTHER 5 is a short visual journey of self-discovery featuring the snowboarding of Spencer O’Brien. Allowing her mind to tune into the pace of the world around her, she blurs the line between reality and the ethereal. It is an exploration of the ancient concept of æther, the fifth element. The space between matter - a place where light stands still. As a tribute to this theme, every frame on screen was captured directly in-camera, unaltered.Featuring: Spencer O'BrienDirected by: Leo HoornProduced by: Arcade Motion
Arcteryx France Presents: Moonlines Arcteryx 2024-02-08 | The video narrative of an original trip mixing two extreme sports in the wild mountain range of Queyras, France: freeskiing and highline. Four female skiers and guides (Silvia Moser, Coline Ballet-Baz, Chloé Roux-Mollard, and Aurelia Lanoe), all sharing the same passion for these two sports, decide to unite them during a few days spent in a remote cabin in the mountains.Featuring: Silvia Moser / Chloë Roux-Mollard / Aurelia Lanoe / Coline Ballet-BazProduced, directed, and written by: Coline Ballet-BazEdited by: Sophie DanisonCinematography by: Sophie Danison and Jake HollandPhotography by: Layla KerleyColor by: Dan Olsen Cosmic pictureSound: Keith White studioGraphics: Laurence BarrauAnimations: Eric Bucy
Arcteryx Freeride Academy: 2024 (RECAP) Arcteryx 2024-02-07 | Relive the 3rd edition of the @arcteryx Freeride Academy in St. Anton!Four days of workshops in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps supervised by Arcteryx athletes and certified guides. An unforgettable experience thanks to a fully stacked off-mountain program of workshops, film nights, an incredible Bird Party, and other free activities!A big thank you to all the guides, athletes, partners, participants, and friends who made it all possible.Learn more about all our Academy events: arcteryxacademy.com
Arcteryx Presents: Unlikely Duo Arcteryx 2024-02-06 | Tom Peiffer and Eric Carter are both world-class competitive skiers—but in completely opposite disciplines of skiing: Eric is a former US National Team skimo race athlete, and Tom is a former Freeride World Tour competitor. And yet, as they have progressed beyond competition in their respective disciplines, their paths have converged on a long list of big ski mountaineering objectives in BC’s Coast Range.As they set out together in search of rarely skied descents, they find strength in their differences and come to understand that there’s more to a successful partnership in big terrain than meets the eye.This film was made on the unceded territories of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations.Director: Peter WojnarProducer: Zanny VennerCinematography: Peter Wojnar, Seth Gillis, Joel Fuller, Anthony Bonello, Essex Prescott, Justen BrunsEditor: Peter WojnarOriginal Music: Harald BoyesenColourist: Mike GamblePost Production Sound: Jeff Yellen/Ridgeline SoundTitle Design: Tora HylandsStill Photography: Reuben KrabbeIbex Expeditions: Mandip Singh SoinIMF Liason Officer: Pushkar SinghArc’teryx: Ben Osborne, Eliza Nowack
Arcteryx Presents: LEXICON Arcteryx 2024-01-22 | An inspiring short film that celebrates the universal language of skiing as a catalyst for human connection. Featuring men and women skiers from Norway, France, Switzerland, Canada, the Netherlands, and Japan, this story serves as a reminder that sometimes the most profound communication occurs when words are not needed at all. From bottomless pow turns in majestic Japanese forests to the high volcanic alpine of central Hokkaido, Lexicon reminds us of the transformative power of adventure, cultural exchange, and the bonds we can create when we embrace our shared passions and the inherent joy of connecting with people from different walks of life.Explore more Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/filmsDIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: AUSTIN HOPKINS & LOÏC ISLIKERFIELD PRODUCER & PHOTOGRAPHY: YASUYUKI SHIMANUKICINEMATOGRAPHY: AUSTIN HOPKINS, LOÏC ISLIKEREDITOR: LUKAS JAOSMUSIC SCORE: NICK LAPIEN AT STUDIO BASSOONFEATURING: MAUDE BESSE, EDGAR CHEYLUS, LOÏC ISLIKER, TAIYO NAKANISHI, TOM PFEIFFER, STINIUS SKJØTSKIFT
On a sacred mountain—teens Riki and Talon Pascal connect with their roots | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2024-01-18 | With the right guides, a little push, and buoyant optimism, two teenage brothers from the Líl̓wat Nation begin a journey to ski Ts̓zil — a sacred mountain on their territory.Explore No Wasted Days: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/no-wasted-daysFilmed within Lil̓wat7úl Territory. Arc’teryx acknowledges the stewardship of this location by the Lil̓wat7úl People since time immemorial.
The Dragon’s Quest: Ring in the Year of the Dragon Arcteryx 2024-01-17 | Inspired by the mythical dragon and dragon dance, as the dragon embarks on a quest to search for their pearl — a quest mirrored by alpine athletes and artists alike, as they search for health, wisdom, opportunities, and growth. Together with Arc’teryx Athlete He Chuan (River) and Netherlands Dance Theatre and acclaimed Chinese dancer Wu Meng-Ke, we have reinterpreted the dragon’s quest as a way to ring the Year of the Dragon.Explore the collection: arcteryx.com/ca/en/shop/lunar-new-yearCredits:NorwayProducer: Eliza NowackArt Director: Ruby ChuDP: Chiao ChenPhotographer: Will Saunders Stylist: Mila FranovicSquamishLine Producer: Fred JoncasDirector: Will BinaméDP: Jake Forsythe1st AC: Joel FullerPhotographer: Frankie CarinoPhoto Assist: Ben FentonDrone Operator: Graeme MeiklejohnAthlete: RiverClimbing Support: Paul McSorleyGuide: Tucker RoderickTranslator / Brand support: Olivia HsuStylist: Nina Cheb-TerrabHMUA: Carla Shahagun
Arcteryx Presents: The Pass Arcteryx 2024-01-15 | In Rogers Pass, the Trans-Canada Highway and Canadian Pacific Railway wind underneath 134 avalanche paths that release 2,000 avalanche events each winter, controlled by military artillery, helicopters, and remote control systems. It was off-limits to ski touring for decades. Then a surprising player stepped up to help mastermind the Pass’s modern winter permit system that’s designed to keep skiers safe from Howitzers and controlled avalanches. In this 12-minute film, we meet Sylvia Forest (63), a woman who rose to leadership in the rugged worlds of mountain rescue, guiding, and avalanche safety before equal representation was a blip on the radar, and one of the architects of the permit system in 1995. In turn, she mentored Danyelle Magnan, who recently became–after her own formidable experience in remote backcountry rescue and ski guiding–the first woman on the elite Rogers Pass avalanche forecasting team that’s responsible for thousands of lives on a daily basis. The duo reunite in the Pass for their first ski tour together after ten years, to reflect on their journeys in the face of high-risk elements, immense pressure, and long-established cultural norms. In quietly and impressively showing what’s possible, these two women represent a small but pivotal part of the seismic shift happening to the face of mountain culture.LIST OF TALENT:Name: Danyellye Magnan Role: Avalanche Operations Officer, Parks CanadaTown: Revelstoke, BCName: Sylvia ForestRole: Visitor Safety Manager, Parks Canada (2005-2013)ACMG/IFMGA Mountain GuideTown: Golden BCLOCATION INFORMATIONGlacier National ParkRevelstoke, BCGolden, BCFilmed on location with permission of Parks Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, in Glacier National ParkDrone/UAV shots used in this film were taken from outside the park boundary and/or in compliance with the Parks Canada Agency UAV rules and regulations. Please note that Recreational use of drones at all Parks Canada places is prohibited.CREDITSProduction Company: Well Travelled Collective (@wearewelltravelled) Director: Andrea Wing Producer: Zanny VennerDirector of Photography: Christopher Clark Additional Cinematography & Drone: Joël BarrowWriter: Cassidy Randall Photographer: Zoya LynchACMG Guide & Locations Support: Andrew McNab Helicopter Support: Glacier Helicopters Post Production: HoloceneEdited by: Mattias Evangelista, Micah EvangelistaOriginal Score: CORBENSound Design & Mix: Caleb CarrollColourist: Dylan HagemanGraphic Design: Tora HylandsAvalanche Footage: Francois DesrosiersArchival Film Footage: Royal BC Museum / National Film Board of CanadaArchival Photos: Revelstoke Museum & ArchivesRescue Footage: Glacier National Park, Rogers Pass, British Columbia, Canada
From the 93 to Kilimanjaro, a life-changing adventure | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2024-01-10 | Not all the young people in Paris have access to things like mountains, trekking, and climbing. For the past 15 years an organization called APART has provided guided trips around the world for underserved youth in France. Last year eight women from France came together with their sights on Mt. Kilimanjaro—they strove to be the first all-women team from the Seine-Saint-Denis region of Paris to climb the peak. Find out more about the APART association here: assoapart.comExplore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
The (Brief) Story of Our First Jacket: Did You Know (SHORTS) Arcteryx 2024-01-03 | Watch Episode 3 of our Obsessive Design Film Series: The (Brief) Story of Our First Jacket.youtube.com/watch?v=TUnRJHFY7NY
The (Brief) Story of Our First Jacket: Behind the Obsessive Design (SHORTS) Arcteryx 2024-01-03 | "At that moment I knew, it was a game-changer for the entire outdoor industry."Hear from Katie Becker - Chief Creative Officer about the first time that she saw the Alpha SV.
Obsessive Design: The (Brief) Story of Our First Jacket (Ep. 3) Arcteryx 2024-01-03 | In 1998, we’d never made a piece of clothing before — but we believed we could make a better waterproof, durable jacket than anything that was on the market at the time. And that’s how the Alpha SV Jacket was born. Go behind the seams of the innovative hardshell jacket that started it all in the third episode of our Obsessive Design film series.Learn more about Obsessive Design: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/obsessive-design
Arcteryx Colorado Presents: To and From Arcteryx 2023-12-18 | Suffering is something humans are designed to avoid at all costs. So when someone chooses the path of most resistance, we find it odd. However, only that person can truly answer what drives them to remain on that path.For ultra runners Laura Kaplan and Keith Hayes, we find two different motives for engaging with suffering. Faced with a DIY endurance project less than 5 people have completed, they explore their relationship with hardship and suffering in real-time.Winding a network of trails and hitting the halfway point at a 14k foot peak, their journey takes them from their front door through iconic locations outside of Boulder, Colorado.To and From is a story steeped in regional history as experienced by two athletes learning about the impact of their own life events as they attempt their unique project.Director: Josiah Jones - Outland FilmProducer: Malcolm Pascotti - Can’t Buy Cool StudiosCinematography: Josiah Jones, Ian Glass, Levi Smith, Justin SwantekPhotography: Josh Pruitt
Arcteryx Presents: Space Craft Arcteryx 2023-12-12 | The dream of man. The long, impossible dream to reach out to the moon. Fly along with Sam Kuch as he explores the parallels between skiing and space travel. A mastery of weightlessness and gravity, and an ode to the ultimate explorers of our time. 10 seconds and counting.Featuring: Sam Kuch, Cole Richardson Directed By: Clay Mitchell & Simon ShaveEdit: Ty TheorotCinematography: Clay Mitchell, Simon Shave, Ty TheorotProducer: CK9 StudiosExplore Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/films
Arcteryx Chicago Presents: Michigan Ice Fest w/ Sending in Color Arcteryx 2023-12-11 | An inspiring short film by Trevor Riley and Arc'teryx Chicago celebrating ice climbing as a catalyst for human connection. Follow along Sending in Color members as they travel to the Michigan Ice Festival while inspiring us all to expand our skills, have an adventure, and form new friendships along the way. Featuring:Pilar Amado-GarciaWanjiru KinuthiaIndira OrozcoTrevor RileyAlexander ValladaresEmily LopezLeicester MitchellNicole BayaniSergio RocaWilliam BarajasProduced by:Arc'teryx ChicagoDirected & Edited by:Trevor Riley
A climb, a storm, a transformation—Hugh Herr’s journey to pay it back | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2023-12-05 | A profound turning point came early on for Hugh Herr. Decades later, the expert climber and biophysicist dedicates his work to advancing prosthetic technology and honoring a memory.Explore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
Arcteryx Presents: Shaped By Wild Arcteryx 2023-11-29 | Spanning a distance of over 1200 kilometres, the diversity of landscape and culture distinguish British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range from anywhere else on Earth. Through the eyes of individuals who have chosen to forge a life amongst mountains, forests, and ocean, the depth of the range is discovered. For those who choose to embrace its vastness, there is a tangible, innate attraction to the coast mountains. Often hard to articulate, it is a geography that consumes and shapes the individuals who live amongst it.Filmed within the Xeni Gwet'in traditional territory and the homelands of the Tŝilhqot'in People. The film was also shot on location within the unceded territory of the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw, Lil̓wat7úl, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People. We are grateful and acknowledge the mentorship and guidance of Chief Jimmy Lulua of the Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Government.Directed By: Bryan Smith and Cameron SylvesterOriginal Score: Logan NelsonEdit: Cameron SylvesterCinematography: Bryan Smith, Cameron Sylvester, Dave Pearson, Sandy MacEwanProducer: Bryan SmithAssociate Producer: Angela PercivalColour: David Tomiak VFX: Blair RichmondAudio Post: Matt DrakePhotographer: Angela PercivalExplore Arc'teryx Films: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/films
From Brooklyn w/snowboards—Serigne Diao’s mission to get city kids riding | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2023-11-22 | Snowboarding isn’t the go-to sport for most kids in Brooklyn. But when Serigne was 12 he got the opportunity to learn with the Hoods to Woods Foundation. Now, ten years later, he works with the non-profit helping a new generation of inner-city kids fall in love with the sport. To support the Hoods to Woods Foundation and find out more, go to: http://bit.ly/Hoods-To-Woods Explore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
The 2024 Arcteryx Freeride Academy - St. Anton am Alberg Arcteryx 2023-11-09 | The Arc’teryx Freeride Academy is returning to St. Anton Am Alberg and is set to be the best one yet! Featuring clinics, workshops, film nights, and parties that celebrate the mountain community.This unique experience allows skiers and snowboarders of all levels to learn from experienced guides and world-class athletes, enhancing technical skills and confidence.Led by renowned professionals, the Academy offers a range of clinics spanning skiing, snowboarding, telemark, touring, avalanche safety, and photography, fostering an environment to elevate your freeriding abilities.Learn more: arcteryxacademy.com
Die 2023 Arcteryx Freeride Academy: St Anton am Alberg (DE) Arcteryx 2023-11-09 | Die Arc’teryx Freeride Academy kehrt nach St. Anton Am Alberg zurück und verspricht das bislang beste Programm. Es erwarten dich Kurse, Workshops, Filmabende und Partys, um gemeinsam unsere Bergsportcommunity zu feier.Diese einzigartige Erfahrung ermöglicht Skifahrer:innen und Snowboarder:innen aller Level, von erfahrenen Guides und erstklassigen Athleten zu lernen, um ihre technischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern und ihr Selbstvertrauen zu steigern.Die Academy eine Vielzahl von Kursen in den Bereichen Skifahren, Snowboarden, Telemark, Tourengehen, Lawinensicherheit, Fotografie und schafft so ein Umfeld, das deine Freeride-Fähigkeiten auf ein neues Level bringt.Lern mehr: arcteryxacademy.com
Arcteryx Presents: 109 Below - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-11-02 | A tale of resilience, grit and elite rescue volunteers going out of their way to save the lives of strangers, 109 BELOW traces how an attempted rescue on Mount Washington in 1982 changed not only the course of two climbers’ lives - but also the lives of the rescuers who attempted to save them, and the future of prosthetics, forever.Featuring: Joe Lentini, Hugh Herr, Alexa Siegel, Paul CormierDirector: Nick MartiniFilmed & Produced by: Stept StudiosExecutive Producers: Ben Osborne, Lex Hinson, Sarah StewartCatch the full film during our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
For the love of mountains—Joe Lax drops in and redefines off the radar | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2023-10-26 | Joe Lax left the late-’90s Whistler snowboard scene and has been quietly sending huge lines away from the crowds for over 20 years.Explore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDaysFEATURING: Joe Lax & Joel Loverin
Some kids grow up with cartoons—Alex Luger grew up with mountains | Arc’teryx No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2023-10-25 | Before he was born, professional climber, Alex Luger was among mountains.“I was on the rock face in the belly of my mom.”Watch his story and see what makes him feel at ease in the mountains.Explore the rest of our No Wasted Days Stories: bit.ly/NoWastedDaysDIRECTED BY: Ray Demski & Jasmine Ellis w/ Alex Luger & Hanno SchlugeCINEMATOGRAPHER: Ray DemskiFILM EDITING & COLOR: Tobias BeulORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY: Lukas BamesreiterMUSIC RECORDED AT WEYRERTON BY: Kenneth WinklerAERIAL CAMERA: Chris Boyes, Mario KäppeliSOUND RECORDISTS: Attila Makai, Andreas LeitnerFILM SOUND MIX: Markus KaiserUNIT STILL PHOTOGAPHER: Thomas SchermerARCHIVAL FOOTAGE & PHOTOGRAPHS: Alex Luger archiveADDITIONAL ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE: Florian WildSTILLS SCANNING SERVICES: Georg Alfare
Arcteryx Presents: The Hagens - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-17 | Deciding to have kids is a big decision. It’s probably one of the most daunting decisions many of us will face in our lifetimes. It’s perhaps even more magnified for those who already have life-fulfilling passions that fuel their sense of self and shape their goals. This is a documentary that explores the choice of having kids and the impact they can have on yourtime, values, and sense of self.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.Find a tour stop near you: events.arcteryx.com/film-tourFeaturing: Stian Hagen
Arcteryx Presents: Moonlines - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-17 | The video narrative of an original trip mixing two extreme sports in the wild mountain rangeof Queyras, France: freeskiing and highline.Four female skiers and guides (Silvia Moser, Chloé Roux-Mollard, Aurelia Lanoe, and Coline Ballet-Baz), all sharing the same passion for these two sports, decide to unite them during a few days spent in a remote cabin in the mountains.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.Find a tour stop near you: events.arcteryx.com/film-tourFeaturing: Coline Ballet-Baz, Silvia Moser
Arcteryx Presents: Darkhorse - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-16 | In today’s era of outdoor adventure sports where social media followers, engagement, and ‘likes’ have shaped the industry, an important question remains unanswered: If a snowboarder rides a steep, exposed line in the Whistler backcountry and no one sees it or hears it, did it really happen? Joe Lax would put this age-old philosophical debate to rest— “Who cares”?A 44-year-old Pemberton local, Lax has created a life defined by snowboarding, family, and wildfire. Despite his accolades in the mountains, leaving his mark on the iconic lines of British Columbia that have defined an industry, you’ve likely never heard of him. And he’s happy to keep it that way.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.Find a tour stop near you: events.arcteryx.com/film-tourFeaturing: Joe Lax & Joel LoverinProduced by: Reelwater Productions
Arcteryx Winter Film Tour - 23/24 Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | We’re sharing films of uncommon journeys in the mountains because everyone’s path is different, and the protagonists in each story surprised and inspired us. We all have a choice—do we take what we’re given, or create something better? Stick to the flats, or take the steep trail? Follow the routine, or feel alive? Join us for our Winter Film Tour – coming to a city near you.Learn more: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx Presents: CONTINUUM - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | From rubbish to resource, a tent was assembled from 137 unrepairable jackets. The kaleidoscope of colour is a creation from material well used and deserving of more life. Exploring the possibilities of circularity, Michelle Parker, Elena Hight, Spencer O’Brien, Lucy Sackbauer, Robin Van Gyn, and Tatum Monod take the tent on a winter journey in its new form, creating their own memories and moments with its walls.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.Find a tour stop near you: events.arcteryx.com/film-tourFeaturing: Elena Hight, Michelle Parker, Spencer O'Brien, Lucy Sackbauer, Tatum Monod and Robin Van GynProduced by: Homestead Creative & Aaron BlattSpecial thanks to: Suay Sew Shop
Arcteryx Presents: LEXICON - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | Lexicon is an inspiring short film that celebrates the universal language of skiing as a catalyst for human connection. Follow along as Tom Peiffer, Edgar Cheylus, Maude Besse, Stinius Skjøtskift, and more travel to Japan, reminding us all that sometimes the most profound communication occurs when words are not needed at all.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx Presents: Unlikely Duo - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | Tom Peiffer and Eric Carter are both world-class competitive skiers—but in completely opposite disciplines of skiing: Eric is a former US National Team skimo race athlete, and Tom is a former Freeride World Tour competitor. And yet, as they have progressed beyond competition in their respective disciplines, their paths have converged. As they set out together in search of rarely skied descents, they find strength in their differences and come to understand that there’s more to a successful partnership in big terrain than meets the eye.Catch the full film during our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx Presents: Space Craft - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | The dream of man. The long, impossible dream to reach out to the moon. Fly along with Sam Kuch as he explores the parallels between skiing and space travel. A mastery of weightlessness and gravity, this is an ode to the ultimate explorers of our time. 10 seconds and counting.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx Presents: The Pass - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | Rogers Pass represents one of the most complicated avalanche control programs in the world. Ski touring through its storied terrain is only possible thanks to the visionary mountain guide who architected the ski system years ago, and the woman she mentored who’s now at the helm of that avalanche program. The stakes are higher than most skiers could ever imagine.Catch the full film during our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx Presents: ÆTHER 5 - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | Æther 5 is a short visual journey of self-discovery featuring the snowboarding of Spencer O’Brien. Allowing her mind to tune into the pace of the world around her, she blurs the line between reality and the ethereal. It is an exploration of the ancient concept of æther, the fifth element. The space between matter - a place where light stands still. As a tribute to this theme, every frame on screen was captured directly in-camera, unaltered.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.Find a tour stop near you: events.arcteryx.com/film-tourFeaturing: Spencer O'Brien
Arcteryx Presents: Slides on the Mountain - TRAILER Arcteryx 2023-10-05 | To most skiers in British Columbia, Ts’zil (Mount Currie) is a true gem. The gorgeous mountain looms high above Pemberton and is home to many stories of skiers and snowboarders pushing themselves on the classic lines of its Northwest Face. But while Ts’zil is the backdrop to life in the valley, it’s easy to forget that the history of Ts’zil goes much deeper than what's been skied or snowboarded.“Slides on the Mountain” follows Talon (17) and Riki (15), two brothers from the Lil’wat Nation, as they decide to ski Ts’zil and set off to learn the skills they need to ride the mountain safely. Their unique personalities shine as we follow them through the winter. Lil'wat elders also shed light on why it's so significant for Lil’wat youth to be able to experience the mountains so deeply entrenched in their culture.Premiering as part of our Winter Film Tour.More info: events.arcteryx.com/film-tour
Arcteryx | Welcome to No Wasted Days Arcteryx 2023-10-04 | We all have a choice. Do we take what we’re given or create something better? Lay low in the valleys or chase ridgelines?Uphill effort is the antidote to the modern grind. Nerves and noise give way to sweat and sound. Doubt turns into joy. And then there’s the view. People find different paths to the mountains, and yours can start anywhere.That’s why we’re lighting the way with stories of uncommon journeys and the unexpected protagonists finding alt routes to high places.Get out there, and delight in the detour.Explore: bit.ly/NoWastedDays
Arcteryx Presents: Sea to Sky Trail Series - Inspiration Arcteryx 2023-10-02 | A glimpse into the world of Taka Kasuga, Director of Design for Men's Apparel, Veilance, and Special Projects at Arc'teryx.Watch as he shares insight and inspiration towards his life as a designer, his love for nature, the simplicity of mountain running, and what goes through his mind to create world-class innovative products and experiences with our team of designers and athletes at Arc'teryx.Featuring: Taka Kasuga and Adam CampbellDirector: Joel FullerProduced by: Michael Overbeck & Joel FullerFilmed by: Joel Fuller, Liam Mullany, Nathaniel Atakora, Michael OverbeckEdited by: Joel Fuller, Nathaniel Atakora, Michael Overbeck Original Score: TaikaSound Mix / Design: TaikaColour: Jake ForsytheAnimation: Kyle JamesIllustration: Kate JonesLocation Sound: Dave PullmerGrip: Andrew ShirleySpecial Thanks: Lilia Miki, Bin Bin Tan, Philip O'Sullivan, Ben Osborne, Mitch Eckensweiler, Kerri McKenzie, Kim Mai Duong, Tom Fayle, & Joël Salamin
Close-Up w/ Sandy Ward Arcteryx 2023-09-27 | Sandy Ward, or Kelkeláokik in her traditional language of Ucwalmícwts from the Líl’wat nation, was an inaugural member of the First Nations Snowboard Team, riding in halfpipe competitions across the globe. Now a snowboard, mountain bike, and climbing coach, she’s passing on what she's learned from her time in the mountains. Connecting as many people as possible to the outdoors through her community groups, Indigenous Life Sport Academy and Indigenous Women Outdoors, is her passion. “I don’t want to be known as the snowboarder in my nation. I want all the kids to be known as the snowboarders, mountain bikers or climbers. It’s not just one person, we’re doing this as a community.”Get Close-Up with snowboarder, mountain biker, community connector, and Arc'teryx ambassador Sandy Ward | Kelkeláokik.
Arcteryx Presents: Wet Lycra Nightmare Arcteryx 2023-09-18 | When Jordan Cannon fell near the end of a 5.13 pitch on Wet Lycra Nightmare (5.13d), the steepest big wall in the Yosemite Valley, he didn’t give up. At least not on his climbing partner, Sam Stroh. Moving slowly upwards the duo gave it their all, and the sun-baked day ended with Stroh becoming the 5th person to ever climb the elusive wall. Next, it was Jordan’s turn to do it in his own style, free-climbing the iconic route over two days.Featuring: Jordan Cannon, Sam Stroh, Alex HonnoldDirector: Samuel CrossleyFilmed & Produced by: Samuel Crossley, Max BuschiniEdited By: Samuel Crossley, Max BuschiniArchival Photographers: Austin Siadak, Owen Bissell, Bill Hatcher, Chris Noble Colored By: John Crossley
Arcteryx UK Presents: Mama and Me Arcteryx 2023-09-12 | What do motherhood and climbing have in common? Challenges you can’t predict and joy you wouldn’t trade for anything.Join Arc’teryx athlete Mina Leslie-Wujastyk as she shares the ups and downs of climbing and raising a family.Featuring: Mina Leslie-WujastykProduced by: Sam Lawson
