Brand Story
Founded in North Vancouver as Rock Solid, the Archaeopteryx-named brand became the technical gold standard. Acquired by Amer Sports, then by Anta Group.
Timeline
- 1989
Founded as Rock Solid
Dave Lane starts the company in North Vancouver making climbing harnesses.
- 1991
Renamed Arc'teryx
Named after Archaeopteryx, the first feathered creature to take flight.
- 1996
Vapor harness ships
Industry-redefining laminated harness sets new performance benchmark.
- 2002
Acquired by Adidas-Salomon
Adidas-Salomon Group buys Arc'teryx, expanding its mountain sports portfolio.
- 2009
Veilance launched
Urban-technical line debuts, blending Arc'teryx engineering with minimalist menswear silhouettes.
- 2019
Anta Group ownership
Amer Sports (Arc'teryx parent) acquired by consortium led by China's Anta Group.
