[VIDEO] ‘Unlikely Duo’ – When a Freeride World Tour Competitor and U.S. National Team Skimo Athlete Team Up for a Himalayan Ski Expedition 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 […] SnowBrains | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Arc’teryx Welcomes Chris Benchetler to the Team [arve url="https://youtu.be/rL0FDhWQSEM"] SnowBrains | January 9, 2023 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Arc’teryx Sentinel Bib and Anorak Kit *SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. I had the opportunity to test and review the women’s Arc’teryx Sentinel Bib and Sentinel Anorak. So far, I’ve skied it on heavy snow days, deep […] Gear Review SnowBrains | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody: Amazing Weight-to-Warmth Ratio The 2020 Cerium LT Hoody by Arc’teryx is top of its class in terms of what gear you want to be wearing out in the mountains. The streamlined, lightweight, down hoody filled with 850 white goose down excels as a backcountry mid-layer or standalone jacket in cool, dry conditions. I was most impressed with the mid-layer’s warmth-to-weight ratio, along with […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | December 20, 2019 0 Comments
Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy: A Great Place To Learn From The Pros Looking to refine your winter backcountry travel skills or want to learn some new techniques and methods? Look no further and sign up for a clinic or two during this year’s Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy in Jackson Hole, Wyoming from February 6-9, 2020. Whether you are a seasoned backcountry enthusiast or are just getting into the sport this academy offers it […] Industry News Ryan Nadiak | December 6, 2019 0 Comments
Chinese Consortium Wants to Buy Maker of Salomon, Arc’teryx, Armada, and Atomic for $5.5-Billion Finnish company Amer Sports Corporation, the manufacturer of recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Armada, and Atomic, confirmed that it has received interest from a Chinese consortium for a $5.5-billion buyout. ANTA Sports Products Limited and the Asian private equity firm FountainVest Partners would like to acquire the entire share capital of Amer Sports. ANTA Sports, already home to high-end ski label […] Gear Review SnowBrains | September 14, 2018 0 Comments
Arc’teryx Pulls Out of Outdoor Retailer Conference In Salt Lake City, Ut | Just Like Patagonia Arc’teryx followed suit and pulled out of the Outdoor Retailer Conference in Salt Lake City, just as Patagonia did earlier this week. These exits are the result of actions made by the Utah Governor to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument and other public lands. The company plans on donating the money it would have spent on the conference to […] Industry News Chris Wallner | February 10, 2017 5 Comments