Who We Are – About Arc’teryx

CHAPTER 01: INSPIRATION

Connecting with the mountains is our reason for being, and our inspiration.

The only way to build the right gear for this environment was to build the company in this environment. We can't separate manufacturing from idea, or from location.

OUR BACKYARD

The Coast Mountains provide both the inspiration and rugged testing ground for Arc’teryx.

In the span of the Coast Mountains, you’ll experience dramatic vistas, diverse climates and challenging conditions. The products we design are a direct response to the needs of mountain athletes who go out in nature here.

Iceweb Peak

2,779m

WE LIVE IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST TEMPERATE RAINFOREST.

40

different species of native trees in British Columbia.

75%

of Canada's bird and mammal species reside in British Columbia.

64%

of British Columbia is covered in abundant forests.

The Coast Mountains are our greatest inspiration — for the products we make and the adventures we take.

From our headquarters in North Vancouver, you can be in the backcountry within 60 minutes.

Crown Mountain

səl̓ilwətaʔɬ | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory

49.4100° N, 123.0919° W

15km

from Arc'teryx HQ

Tantalus Range

səl̓ilwətaʔɬ | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory

49.8181° N, 123.3294° W

60km

from Arc'teryx HQ

The Owls

səl̓ilwətaʔɬ | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory

50.1664° N, 122.7869° W

97km

from Arc'teryx HQ

The geography and elevation of the Coast Mountains create a diverse climate. As a result, North Vancouver is one of the wettest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 178 days of precipatation in a year.

The Coast Mountains inspire us to connect with our surroundings, to challenge ourselves, and to create products for mountain athletes.

Our Design Centre is where that inspiration transforms from idea to reality.