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Arc'teryx Alpine Academy

Education, inspiration and connection with a community of like-minded mountain enthusiasts

Location
Chamonix
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Intimate on-mountain clinics led by the best mountain guides and top class athletes.

Set in the midst of Europe’s mountaineering heritage, this popular event creates a space where beginners and experts alike can gain alpine knowledge and advance their mountain skills through top-notch clinics and by sharing unforgettable experiences in a unique environment.

Check out more than 80 different clinics for all skill levels, fitness and for all budgets, across mountaineering, climbing, hiking, trail running, and many more. 

Highlights include priceless experiences such as:

  • Climb and Portaledge Night
  • Reach Your Best Rock Climbing Level
  • Vallée Blanche Glacier Tour
  • Trail Running Best of Tour du Mont-Blanc
  • Photography in the Vertical Environment

The wide selection of clinics will also 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, and Luka Lindič, and many more.

In addition to the clinics there is a daily program with free activities and experiences for everyone. Test the latest Arc'teryx gear and get hands-on in upcycling workshops, world film premieres, take on bouldering wall along with the pros, or get inspired with stories from guest speakers.

More info and registration via the website linked above.

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Mont Blanc massif

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