Tag Archives: skiing
Auyuittuq National Park: The Land That Never Melts
An expedition report from Conor Hurley, who ventured north with Claire Sieber and Jon Walsh to explore Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island. MEC provided Expedition Support for this adventure. Imagine a land without trees that’s barren, windswept, and cold. An … Continue reading
Here We Come 2012!
It’s that time of year. A time to make fresh starts. We’ve taken stock of the year that has passed, its good points and its not so good. What we did right and what could use a bit of improvement. … Continue reading
Avalanche Safety Apps
While these tools are no replacement for proper avi skills training and safety gear, they definitely come in handy when you’re prepping for a ski tour or out in the field. CAC Avalanche Bulletins (free) Supports most of BC’s ski … Continue reading
Our Favourite Places: Algonquin Provincial Park
Where: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario What: Camping, paddling, swimming, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, dog sledding, stargazing, fishing… When: All year round Algonquin Provincial Park… need I say more? It is the first park that comes to mind when you think … Continue reading
Funding Adventure: November Recipients
All of us dream of adventure. Some of us dream of really big adventures. And some of us get the opportunity to turn our dreams into reality. At MEC, we’re pretty excited that our Expedition Support fund gets to help … Continue reading
Super Stoked For Snow
To stay sane during the crazy dark winter months, Vancouverites tend to mouth the following mantra: “Rain in the city means snow in the mountains.” Well, guess what friends? It’s raining. It rained yesterday, it’s raining now, and survey says…Rain … Continue reading
Our Favourite Places: Hanes Valley
Where: North Vancouver, BC What: Hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing. When: August to October for hiking and trail running, January to March for snowshoeing and skiing. I was looking for a one day, 15km hike with a certain challenge, … Continue reading
Funding Adventure
Three times a year you get the opportunity to apply for grants through our Expedition Support fund. Three times a year the folks on the selection committee wade through the details of the trips you’ve been dreaming of doing. And three … Continue reading
Blue Sky, White Snow, Great Trails
The weekend here on the west coast was absolutely amazing. Fresh snow, blue skies and loads and loads of sunshine. The perfect weekend to get out and play. And judging by the amount of traffic heading back into the city … Continue reading
Guiding and Backcountry Skiing : An Interview with FX Gagnon Part 2
This article was originally published by Ariane on our French Blogue. This is part two of our interview with FX Gagnon, on avalanche safety, guiding, and loving life in the backcountry. You can find part one here. What’s in your … Continue reading
