MEC Blog

Hit the trails early with these spring hiking tips
How to handle mud, fickle weather and pre-summer route choices.
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The power of women in the outdoors
Inspiring women who’ve found their place outdoors, plus an expedition grant.Read more -
Meet Coree Woltering – and his 1,846km trail run challenge
See what happens as he takes on the Ice Age Trail.Read more -
Climber Sabrina Chapman and the 5.14a Titan Project
An inspiring film that shares a path to climbing not shown in mainstream media.Read more -
The legend of MEC Rad Pants
They’re just as rad as they were in the 1990s.Read more -
What the heck is Bluesign?
The invisible stuff and science detectives behind your outdoor gear.Read more -
How hiking has changed my life
Snapshots of what people have learned by hitting the trail.Read more -
Ready for the next step in avalanche safety training?
MEC Ambassador Yuki Tsubota shares an inside look at AST 2 training.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