Author Archives: AlainL
Holiday Wish List: Gifts You Can Use at Home
The holidays are a time for snowshoe treks and ski trips, but they’re also a time for relaxing and having fun. Here are five adaptable gift ideas: You could use them during your favourite outdoor activities, or you could use … Continue reading
One Man’s Trash: Another Man’s Treasure
Ever since I started working at MEC, I’ve been interested in green buildings. We’ve been “greening” our buildings (making design and materials decisions based on environmental considerations) for over a decade. So this July, I visited New Mexico and toured … Continue reading
10 Things for Light Travellers
Your plan is to get out in the backcountry this summer, and you’d like to travel light without sacrificing comfort? Here are ten items to bring that will help lighten your load. Warning: this post is not for the ultra-light … Continue reading
13 Big bicycle bashes across Canada
Our stores across the country are organizing MEC Bikefest, which takes place this spring. Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store…
Our Favourite Places: Parc Maisonneuve
Where: Montreal, Quebec What: Cycling, in-line skating, running, reading, picnicking, tai chi, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, and observing local wildlife. When: Any season, but I particularly fancy early fall. I’ve travelled a lot in my life. In fact, I’ve had … Continue reading
