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MEC Spicy Hoodie Giveaway

MEC Ambassador, Sarah Hart snapping a quick selfie at Cloudraker Mountain, BC. Read on for a chance to win a hoodie similar to the one Sarah is wearing. Do you have a piece of gear or clothing that you...

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You may be in avalanche country and not even know it

More and more people are exploring beyond resorts this winter, so we turned to Avalanche Canada to talk about extending safety and awareness beyond the obvious backcountry situations.  If you’re...

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Mountain Bike Review: The Ghost 2016 SL AMR

I had the opportunity to ride the redesigned Ghost 2016 SL AMR on a multi-day trip to BC’s Southern Chilcotin Mountains. The design changes make it a very different bike from the original AMR. After...

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3 Ridleys for 3 Roads

Every road gives a different feeling – some inspire us to ride fast, some beckon to be explored, others encourage us to just take it in. Ride enough, and you realize that bikes are the same way – some...

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Climbing Pants, from Ferrrata to Constantia

Pants for modern climbing, plus a visual history of climbing pants through the years.A long time ago, preparing for one of my first trips to the mountains, I bought a pair of MEC Ferrata Pants. At the...

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Your Favourite Places to Wake Up Camping

We’re rounding up the best of  #FromtheTentFridayWith the rise of camping inspiration accounts on Instagram, we all want to get in on the action. Last year we launched a hashtag to showcase favourite...

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A coffee addict’s guide to camp coffee

They say camping without beer is just sitting in the woods. Most MEC staff feel the same way about camping without coffee. As of this summer, we carry more than 100 different kinds of coffee-making...

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Camp Kitchen Secrets

MEC camp experts reveal a few closely kept secrets for achieving total camp-kitchen success.Want your camp-chef repertoire to consist of more than hot dogs, chips, tang and warm beer?  You just need...

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Next-Level Hammock Set Ups

Fact: sun–soaked summer days were made for hammocking. Set up your rig and sway away – the #hammocklife is the good life. To celebrate our favourite way to snooze through an uncomplicated afternoon, we...

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The Gear I Love: One Pro Climber’s Summer Essentials

To get right to the point, I love gear, and I love clothes. I love clothes for how they look and make me feel. And I love how they function and help me perform. As a climber and skier, I spend a lot of...

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