MEC blog | Mountain Equipment Co-op

How to stay connected to the outdoors while you’re at home

March 26, 2020

Tips to keep active, stay in touch with nature and look out for each other.

Date March 2, 2017

True north: A guide to Canada’s remote national parks

Discover some of the wildest places in the country.

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Date February 28, 2017

Where to go winter camping near the Rockies

These winter campsites offer unrivaled views of Alberta’s impressive Rockies.

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Date February 27, 2017

Winter camping tips: 26 things beginners should know

Want to camp year-round? Check out these helpful tips for camping in the snow.

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Date February 23, 2017

Must-do mountain bike destinations

Hut-to-hut treks. Epic singletrack. Canadian classics. All awesome.

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Date February 21, 2017

Mountain bike trails you helped build

From BC to Nova Scotia and tons of trails in between, these MTB groups have been busy.

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Date February 20, 2017

How to start winter running: tips and gear

Gear with warmth, grip and grit to get you through freezing temps.

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Date February 17, 2017

A first-timer’s guide to mountain biking

Nervous about trying mountain biking for the first time? Don’t stress.

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Date February 15, 2017

2017 Intense Bikes: What you need to know

Enduro, all-mountain or XC? There’s an Intense bike for that.

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