Tag Archives: climbing

Waddington: Sarah Hart Samples Alpine Granite

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

An update from MEC Envoy Sarah Hart, who visited the Waddington Range in BC’s Coast Mountains. Success in the mountains is a relative thing. In the grand scheme of mountain adventure, just returning home safely is success enough. So, by … Continue reading →

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Black Thoughts, White Plague

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Some people count sheep to fall asleep. Others lie in bed and mentally review the moves on their climbing projects: crimp for my left hand, with my right foot way out high, I drop my knee, grit my teeth, and … Continue reading →

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True Challenges

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: MEC is undertaking a new venture. We’re designing a program to solidify partnerships with a team of athletes and enthusiasts who share our values and reflect our passion for the activities we love and the playgrounds where we … Continue reading →

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Hot Yoga

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Hey Gym Monkeys, It’s time to convert your heel hooks into Garudasana. Yes, I’ll admit it’s hard to build stoke for a yoga sess: You won’t get your adrenaline fix, the ladies will upstage you, and yogis say Namaste, not … Continue reading →

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Bouldering takes to de Bloc

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Bouldering’s hot. It sizzles. And with the grand opening of The Hive just around the corner, one might say it even stings. OUCH! Feel the burn? You will when you try it… If you’re new to the sport, here’s the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Team Bifida

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

As I scan a buzzing Summit Café looking for signs of a dirtbaggier folk, I realize that scheduling a breakfast interview with the John Lauchlan Memorial Award (JLMA) winners the morning after their big acceptance party might have been a … Continue reading →

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Our Favourite Places: Utah

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Where: Utah, USA What: Hiking, climbing, road riding, mountain biking, canyoneering, rafting, kayaking, skiing When: Spring/fall for dirtbags; winter for ski bums. Pack up the camper van, friends. It’s time for a road trip. Nope, we’re not gonna hit the … Continue reading →

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Jungle Warfare

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

We sleep on the roof of the camper to watch the stars. There’s a crescent moon. The North Walls of the Chief look magnificently raw. The Blance is parked on the Mamquam Forest Service road, just off the Apron parking … Continue reading →

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Skaha Rock Climbing

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

A couple of days before we were let out for the Canada Day Long weekend, I paid a quick visit to the MEC Vancouver store to purchase my first ever climbing guide: Skaha Rock Climbs, by Howie Richardson. Then the … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Experience

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

In July, the Alpine Club of Canada held their 2011 Under 25 Climbing Camp in Canmore. The camp, sponsored by Mountain Equipment Co-op, is designed for climbers between the ages of 17 and 24 with some indoor or outdoor climbing … Continue reading →

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