Twelfth Arc’teryx Alpine Academy begins
Four days of education, inspiration and connection for all mountain lovers in the iconic Chamonix valley at the foot of Mont Blanc
We are now one month away from the start of the twelfth edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, the event par excellence dedicated to professionals and mountain enthusiasts of all kinds, which will be held in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from June 29 to July 2, 2023. Over the course of four epic days, Chamonix will be abuzz with hundreds of mountaineering enthusiasts from all over the world, gathered to participate in this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with and learn from world-class athletes and certified guides, and to become part of the extraordinary Academy community.
The program will be expanded with more than 80 different clinics for all skill levels, fitness and budgets, covering mountaineering, climbing, hiking, trail running and more. Program highlights will include experiences such as Climb & Portaledge Night, Reach Your Best Rock Climbing Level, Vallée Blanche Glacier Tour, Trail Running Best of Tour du Mont-Blanc, and Photography in the Vertical Environment. The wide selection of clinics will be supported by IFMGA mountain guides and world-class athletes such as Will Gadd, Jonathan Siegriest, Johanna Åstrom, Ines Papert, Martin Kern, Max Kroneck, Nina Caprez, Hamish McArthur, Jordan Cannon, Luka Lindič and many others.
In addition to the extensive clinic program, the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy provides a full daily schedule of free activities and experiences for all. Visitors will have the opportunity to test the latest Arc’teryx gear, participate in upcycling workshops, watch world film premieres, and tackle the bouldering wall alongside professionals.
“The Arc’teryx Alpine Academy is constantly evolving, and we are excited to offer a revamped mountain clinic program. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their skills while immersed in the sensational location of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley. As always, our clinics will be conducted by top mountain guides and top athletes. Of course, the news does not stop with our clinic offerings. In fact, we are developing a true mountain culture festival with concerts, world premieres and free activities for all” says Stéphane Tenailleau, Arc’teryx EMEA marketing director.
For more information here the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy website.
