Arc’teryx’ Alpine Academy will return to Chamonix for the tenth time on July 1-4, accompanied by a full digital program. For those who can make it to the French alpine village, the downtown area will host movie screenings, DJ sets, product demos and more. An Arc’teryx brand experience area will preview upcoming winter gear and the brand’s “Outer Peace” initiative. A total of six films will be shown in the village in the evenings, including the world premieres of WoGü, 4 Elements and Glacial.  The concurrent digital program will be available free of charge between July 1 and 11 at chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com. Mountain enthusiasts from all over the world will be able to access all films from this year’s academy digitally and attend the panel discussion moderated by a mountain guide, Isabelle Santoire, on “Nature Consumption: How to balance the use and protection of wild spaces?“ A photo contest will be held to clelbrate the 10th anniversary of the academy. Through July 7, participants can post pictures of their favorite moments spent in Chamonix on social media by tagging @arcteryxacademy. Prizes include an Alpine Academy goodie bag and an Arc’teryx Atom SL Hoody. More in the Outdoor Industry Compass.

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