Obsessively designed gear for mountain athletes.
Location: Helmcken Falls, B.C., Canada
Traditional Name: Simpcw | Tsq'escenemc Territory
Athlete: Sarah Hueniken
Worn when it counts.
We acknowledge that the Arc’teryx Headquarters and Design Centre are located on the shared and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples and ARC’One is located within the shared territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and Stó:lō Nations.
Our brand stores are located on the unceded territorial lands of many First Nation, Indigenous, Inuit, Métis, and Tribal communities, and within these vast landscapes that inspire us we recognize the stories, cultures, and histories that intricately link these places to our brand.
Born from an obsessive commitment to innovation
Founded by a crew of Vancouver, Canada-based climbers in 1989, we started as a basement operation, crafting high-quality climbing harnesses and packs. Since day one, we committed to making the best technical outdoor gear for mountain athletes.
While we’ve grown into a global outdoor apparel brand, with retail presence around the world, we continue to stay connected to our humble beginning—obsessing over our craft, celebrating innovation, and stressing the details on every product we make.
Utilizing athlete feedback, in-situ testing, and lessons from the Coast Mountains of B.C., we’ve learned what it takes to get through the harshest conditions and what’s essential for success. Along the way, we set the standard for technical mountain gear and developed industry-leading innovations.
As our athletes continue to go lighter, faster, and farther, dreaming of new objectives along the way, we continue to evolve, innovate, and design gear that’s worn when it counts.
Our design philosophy
Obsessively designed gear for mountain athletes.
In extreme conditions, every detail matters. Our designers and athletes work together to ensure that nothing is left unchecked—that everything we make is designed for purpose. By creating a direct feedback loop between our designers, athletes, and guide teams, and leveraging the rugged, technical, and remote terrain of the Coast Mountains of B.C. for in-situ testing, we continue to push the standards of technical mountain gear.
Every piece we make serves a purpose and solves a problem for mountain athletes, delivering functionality, simplicity, and durability in a timeless design.
We design for mountain athletes
We understand the needs of climbers—after all, we were founded by climbers and our first product was a harness. Our gear is built to deliver confidence, unrestricted movement, and durability on the rocks and in the mountains, serving the needs of multi-disciplinary climbers who push the limits in all genres of climbing. From pros and guides to weekend warriors and those just starting out, we’re there for you from the first pitch to the last.
We are the best in the industry when it comes to making apparel and innovations that let skiers and snowboarders push their limits and move without restriction. We solve for thermoregulation between high output on the skin track and low output at rest. And we design for the rugged terrain our athletes face in the mountains, setting the standard for riding beyond the boundaries of what’s thought possible.
We design for the realities of mountain travel—smooth rock that requires exceptional grip, technical terrain that demands traction and durability, protection from dynamic weather, and increased range of motion that allows you to move without restriction. Our pinnacle, head-to-toe trail systems are designed to maximize comfort, speed, and performance, letting you run and hike freely from the valley to the summit and back.
Location: Squamish, B.C., Canada
Traditional Name: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory
Athlete: Alannah Yip
Location: Pemberton, B.C., Canada
Traditional Name: Líl̓wat Nation
Athlete: Joel Loverin
Location: New Zealand
Traditional Name: Ngāi Tahu Territory
Athlete: Janelle Smiley
There's always a better way
There’s an idea that our employees return to again and again: Leave It Better. More than a statement, it’s become a question we ask ourselves. One that drives everything we do. Are we leaving the outdoors better for tomorrow and for generations to come? This ongoing inquiry inspires us to weave responsibility, representation, and accessibility into our products, the way we work, and how we journey through the landscapes we cherish.
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. These core beliefs allow us to connect with communities and landscapes, challenge ourselves to make a positive impact, and create lasting products that allow mountain athletes to perform their best.
Make the best technical gear for your mountain pursuits.
We design pinnacle gear to help mountain athletes perform their best, go faster and farther, and feel comfortable—no matter if it's a summit push, pushing through storms, or training for the next objective.
One of the most remote regions on Earth, the Coast Mountains of B.C., Canada span over 336,000 square kilometers and house a diversity of landscapes and cultures that distinguish the range from anywhere else. The ruggedness of these mountains and their extreme weather inspires our every innovation.
Just a stone's throw from our headquarters, the Coast Mountains give us direct access to the terrain and conditions our gear is designed for. From initial prototypes to real-world athlete testing, everything we make can be traced back to the range’s inspiring and improbable landscape—the best proving ground for our technical mountain gear.
Location: Sproat Lake Park, B.C., Canada
Traditional Name: Kleecoot | Nuu-chat-nulth Territory
Our future. Our commitment.
At Arc’teryx, we are making choices to reduce our impact on the planet. Our greatest joys are found in snow-capped mountain peaks and green valleys, and we know that it’s our responsibility and privilege to nurture these landscapes and environments that are the foundation of our business.
That’s why we have set absolute targets. Our targets align with the Paris Agreement, limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees, and represent a bold step toward a better future for mountain athletes, the outdoor industry, and the planet.
Location: Chamonix, France
We’re listening to, working with, and celebrating Indigenous people through Walk Gently—a design platform for Indigenous voices. Centering the work, stories, and traditions of Indigenous people, through their own voices and from their own perspectives, Walk Gently grounds body to land, person to place, and current to ancient. And it asks the outdoor community to more deeply consider what it means to be on the land, and who was here before us. As we continue to journey into the mountains and beyond, we commit to asking: Where are we? Who are our hosts?
Location: Squamish, B.C., Canada
Traditional: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory
We’re also growing the community through Arc’teryx Academies—the world’s premier mountain education event. These are opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels to connect, grow, and experience the magic of the mountains.
As an organization, many of our employees have benefited from great privilege in their ability to get outdoors. It’s in this context that Arc’teryx works toward a wider we by partnering with community leaders and organizations who are creating a positive movement toward equitable access.