1989
Dave Lane’s Rock Solid Manufacturing makes climbing harness in Vancouver, BC, Canada
1990
Jeremy Guard, a friend of Lane's from the finance sector, joins as an equity partner
company's sales total $30,000 USD
1991
relaunched as Arc’teryx, with cofounders, Dave Lane, Jeremy Guard and third employee, Nick Jones
Skaha rated as top harness by Climbing magazine
1995
David Lane leaves company to concentrate on climbing windsurfing and snowboarding
development begins on a range of Gore-tex outerwear, with design input from Mike Blenkam, ex designer for Mountain Equipment Co-op
create the 'Watertight' polyurethane coated zipper, in collaboration with Uretek, of Connecticut USA, who 'waterproof' YKK's zippers
Bora 70/60 and Khamsin 52 win Backpackers Editors Choice Award
Targa wins Climbing Magazine Best All Round Harness rating
1997
unveil a collection of technically advanced Gore-Tex Alpine outerwear using 'WaterTight' zippers, thin seam tape and laminated fabric
1999
company moves headquarters to Burnaby, British Columbia
Alpha SV Jacket and Bibs win American Alpine Institue Guides Choice Awards
Gamma Salopettes win Polartec's Apex Award for Excellence
Theta LTJackets wins Backpackers Editors Choice Award
2000
first company to win the European Outdoor Product of the Year Award
2001
Apparel now provides 2/3rd of company revenue, with packing and harnesses making up the difference
20 sewers grows to 100, to meet retailers demand for the new clothing
product sold through 400 accounts of which 250 are in the USA
debut the Descent line for skiers and snowboards, with the introduction of the curved WaterTight zipper on the Sidewinder jacket
2002
purchased by the Adidas owned Salomon Group
2005
Amer Sports purchased the Salomon Group from Adidas
Arc'teryx head office moved back to North Vancouver
Arc'teryx now