CHARACTERS

Chris Benchetler Comes Full Circle

January 9, 2023

Chris Benchetler is lucky to have help with the kids today. First of all, his wife Kimmy Fasani is prepping… Read more

CHARACTERS | Nancy Hoo

August 22, 2018

Words: D’arcy McLeish Photos: Jordan Manley & Julian Kenchenten “It may sound a bit strange, but I listen for noise… Read more

CHARACTERS | Tanya Hall, Quiet Crusher

February 20, 2018

In college, Design Manager Tanya Hall had a tough time staying interested in her studies. Then she discovered climbing. Switching to product design, there was a direct correlation between hands and mind. The Atom SL is the superlight version of her iconic Atom LT design. 

CHARACTERS | Josh Barringer, Heavy Metal Scientist

Josh Barringer’s favourite days are cold and wet. When he’s not testing our long distance trail running products, heavy metal inspires his copywriting. Freedom is being self-sufficient.

CHARACTERS | 翠英, Smooth Operator

February 8, 2018

翠英, (Ying), came to work at Arc’teryx because of the logo. She had no experience in the apparel industry, but she did not let that stop her from finding her way to mastering technical manufacturing and craftsmanship skills. 

CHARACTERS | YINTA, WAGGUS, SMITHERS BC

November 17, 2017

Hut Life at the Burnie Glacier Chalet

CHARACTERS | Angela Percival

October 27, 2017

A storm in the mountains is not the worst thing Angela Percival can imagine. She actually prays for bad weather. But minus 40 degree cold is more about survival than adventure. Wilderness is the place you learn it’s okay to take a U-turn. There’s always something worth discovering back the way you came.

CHARACTERS | Silvia Moser

October 11, 2017

Bellissima: From Italy, pro skier Silvia Moser’s tough year takes a turn toward the divine – in Stewart, BC

CHARACTERS | Jevon Zyp

September 5, 2017

You cannot outrun a wolverine. Jevon Zyp tried it once. He wouldn’t recommend it. But he respects the wildest, scariest beast of the woods as part and parcel of what wilderness is all about. Things ancient, untamed and impossible to contain.

CHARACTERS | Brian Hall

August 8, 2017

Hankin Evelyn: The Patriarch Of Backcountry Skiing in Smithers