MEC Blog
Ski touring checklist
The best end to a ski day? A hot beverage and your hut booties (don't forget your hut booties).
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Tips for buying your first pair of climbing shoes
Just how tight are they supposed to be? (Don’t believe the rumours.)Read more -
How to plan a winter backcountry hut trip
From booking to meal planning to hut etiquette, it’s all here.Read more -
Thru-hiking advice from people who’ve been there
Dreaming up a big trek? Check out Mik and Bonnie’s stories.Read more -
Running tips and secrets to set you up for the whole year
No matter where you are on your run journey, there’s always more to learn.Read more -
15 things I wish I knew before I started climbing
Sore hands, chalky pants, foot trickery and lots more for new indoor climbers.Read more -
103 ways to make this your best winter ever
Your giant guide to being active, de-stressing and rocking the season of snow.Read more -
Thank you, members – these are gifts you’ve given this year
Feel-good alert: these local outdoor projects got help from the Co-op community.Read more -
What it’s like to be a pro comp climber in Canada
Canada’s strongest climbers talk Olympics, training and shoes that don’t stink.Read more
