Took a big leap of faith with this project. I had conceived some ideas that I was dead set on but knew I wasn’t capable of achieving the vision on my own. I was fortunate enough to work with my dear friend and someone I admire @noahsahady for the photos and video. Really proud of this.
Creative direction : @rocks.ca
Photo + video :@noahsahady
Talent : @rice.pack@shane_reboja
It is with great sadness that we announce our final board meeting event. We have faced the loss of our funding that had allowed us to stay running, and to continue forwards, we are needing to reevaluate what we are capable of doing. With that being said, we are excited to host one last meeting at our indoor space. We are still gearing up for a summer of outdoor events, so don't worry — this isn't the total end for us, just in an indoor capacity.
We will be giving away climbing shoes. If you or a friend has ever wanted to get into climbing, come down and get sorted. The shoes will be free or by donation. There will be lots of gear for us to get rid of.
March 19, 6–9 PM | 1705 Venables St
The event will be black tie formal, as this is a funeral for our beloved climbing wall.
HAVEN Exploration — Hand-Dyed GORE-TEX®
Individually hand-dyed in our studio over two days, each piece is treated one at a time in two colourways: Indigo and Rust.
Subtle variations and irregularities are inherent to the process, reflecting the human hand behind the work.
Available online and in-stores Friday, March 6th at 10am PT.
Discover the editorial and register for release notification via the link in bio.
HAVEN Exploration — Hand-Dyed GORE-TEX®
This project began with a shared appreciation for process and material.
Having long admired Benjamin Fenton’s work, we approached it through a mutual interest in craft and experimentation.
Available online and in-stores Friday, March 6th at 10am PT.
Discover the editorial and register for release notification via the link in bio.
It’s a strange thing to put into words, but nearly five years ago, I started working on small projects with Arc’teryx. At the time, I never imagined that signing a contract with a clothing brand would lead to such deep friendships and life-altering experiences.
A few years back, Arc’teryx approached me for a project called System A. They were looking for a “city kid” who knew his way around some boulders, and I happened to fit the bill. What started as a single shoot grew into a beautiful, multi-year relationship. This era has been the wildest ride of my life; I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together, and I’ll continue to pursue my passions in this space regardless of a contract.
Thanks for a good era. 2021–2026
Our relationship isn’t “over”—it’s just evolving. Brands change and humans grow, as they should. I’m honored to have represented a brand from my home country for so long, but more importantly, I’m grateful for the people I met along the way. Those connections never expire.
Thank you : @adamjoe@joshwalshstudio@snacksagram@noahsahady@katelollar@jimmykimmer@msedean@nathanielbairdsaccount@arcteryxacademy@elfrerichs@love2rage@colesparrowcrawford@taylorogilvie and to so many more!
@arcteryx
Some more excerpts from an upcoming book I’m working on.
I’ve been quite buried away in my own mind as of late and typically have a hard time seeing reason to share my personal photos but my friend @jeffhamada gave me some unconditional support that’s made me reflect and try to share more of it.
Ben Stone Fenton @rocks.ca is a Vancouver-based photographer and artist whose work channels a quiet, intuitive energy, framing the half-formed feelings and small moments that linger beyond the obvious. He approaches the everyday with deliberate attention, creating images that mature in meaning as time unfolds:
“I’m often trailing my own thoughts, following these quiet impulses that surface without warning. I’m drawn to brief, unguarded moments that feel slight yet carry their own hidden weight. These images don’t announce what they are; they tend to unfold slowly, in their own time. I stay with the present, trusting that these moments will disclose themselves as life moves through me.”
If you spend even a little time with Ben’s work, you begin to realize the world is just one giant poem. The images here are from his soon-to-be book titled "Corvettes for Christ." Check out more from Ben Stone Fenton on our site. Link in bio.
I keep a list of rocks I want to photograph around the world. As you’d probably expect. This one has been close to home for a long time, and somehow I’ve never managed to capture its full essence. For now, this will do.
Slhx̱í7lsh (Siwash Rock)
A basalt silhouette rising off the edge of Stanley Park. Most people pass it on bikes without noticing more than its shape, but the story held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people carries a weight that settles deep if you sit with it.
The legend tells of a respected chief preparing for the birth of his child, cleansing himself in the water as tradition guides. As he swam, a great canoe ordered him aside. He refused, steady in the ritual and the life he was honouring. The gods grew frustrated, but they also recognized the heart behind his defiance. When he returned to shore, hearing the first cry of his child, they transformed him into stone so his devotion would stand for all time, a testament to the courage and responsibility carried into parenthood.
From that moment on, he remained fixed between sea and sky. Tides shifting, seasons turning, forests reshaping, a city rising around him, and he never moved. A quiet figure keeping watch at the edge of the water.
The Squamish name Slhx̱í7lsh speaks more truthfully to the rock’s spirit: the standing one. Once you know the story, it stops being just a rock. Even from a distance, there’s a steadiness to it, a presence that feels both ancient and patient.
It’s the kind of place you return to with a camera again and again, trying to capture not just its form, but the feeling of something that’s been here far longer than any of us, still holding its place.
