Whether you've climbed the Tusk or not, you're gonna want to rock this awesome eco-friendly t-shirt! Printed on the softest, Canadian-made bamboo blend t-shirts, "Black Tusk Rising" is an original design by renowned artist Dave Petko. Soon to be your favourite t-shirt ~ and a definitive Whistler image. 

Artist: "Black Tusk Rising" was drawn by renowned Whistler artist Dave Petko, painter, sculptor, muralist and tattoo artist. 

"When I first moved to Whistler in 1995, I biked up Black Tusk with a friend of mine and we got up to the microwave towers, close to the peak.  It was an amazing bike ride that took us through old growth forests and rock fields. At the top, we had the most excellent views of the Sea to Sky corridor!  Two and a half hours to bike up and a thrilling 20 minute bike ride back down to Function Junction, where I lived then (and still do to this day).  Black Tusk will always have a special place in my heart." - Dave Petko 

Materials:

• Bamboo: 70% bamboo rayon, 30% organic cotton

Sustainability: 

• Bamboo: 70% bamboo rayon, 30% organic cotton
• Made in Canada
• Ethical and socially conscious manufacturing 
• Drawing by local Whistler artist Dave Petko 
• Printed in Whistler by Toad Hall Studios

Product Care:

• Wash in cold water with like colours and hang to dry (fabric may shrink if you put it in the dryer).
• Climate action bonus: minimize GHG emissions by washing your clothes after a few wears (not just one) and hanging clothes to dry. 

Local Story: Black Tusk mountain's sharp upper spire is visible from a great distance in all directions - always a welcome a sign that you're nearing Whistler. Located in the northernmost region of the Canadian Volcanic Arc, Black Tusk is the remnant of an ancient volcano from over 1 million years ago. Whether you're into skiing, hiking, rock climbing or sightseeing, Black Tusk is one of Whistler's most iconic natural features and a must-visit place for locals and visitors alike. 

To the people of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, the mountain is known as t’ak‘t’ak mu’yin tl’a in7in’a’xe7en, which translates to “Landing Place of the Thunderbird”. The jagged shape of the peak and its black colouring are said to come from the lightning of the supernatural Thunderbird.