We acknowledge that this event is taking place in the ancestral territory of many Indigenous tribes including but not limited to the Nüümü and Newe (Paiute and Eastern Shoshone) of Payahüünadü (Owens River Gorge) and Kutzadika’a (Mono Lake Paiute) people. This land acknowledgment is a recognition of the original inhabitants of the Eastern Sierra who have cared for and currently still care for this land since time immemorial.
Get ready—the Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy is coming to Mammoth, California for the first time, delivering three days of mountain education and community events.
Whether you’re new to the backcountry or well acquainted with couloirs and cliffs, it’s your opportunity to be mentored by world-class mountain guides and athletes. From clinics to films, music and dancing, take the journey with us.
Arc’teryx Academies are the pinnacle expression of the Arc'teryx brand in its truest form. Academies are purely focused on progression and education in the mountains.
Over the course of 3 days, we invite you to come and advance your skills learning from best-in-class athletes and guides. We provide various styles of clinics, there is something for everyone no matter your skill level.
After an epic day in the mountains, the community comes together for an evening of inspiration rooted in celebration of mountain culture through speakers, music and films. The heart and soul of the Academy is providing accessible mountain education and bringing the community together through a shared love and passion of the outdoors.
