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Why MEC Ambassadors Train in Kelowna
West coast-based athletes Sarah Hart and Max Edwards make trips to Kelowna, BC a regular part of their training regime. At the heart of the Okanagan valley, along the edge of the Okanagan Lake sits an...
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MEC picks: day hikes across Canada
Follow MEC Ambassadors and staff as we list some of our favourite hikes across the nation, east to west. Nova ScotiaLeft Middle Head TrailRecommended by: MEC staffer Haley M. Distance: 3.8km loop...
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Which Runner Are You?
Whether you regularly pound the pavement or you’re just getting into road running, there’s a good chance you’ll pass by a few of these classic road runner characters. Regular runners know that...
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Vancouver to Ottawa: Finding Adventure At Every Turn
From five days in the fast lane to 5500 memories. Julian DeSchutter from Chasing Sunrise shows us how to find perspective and adventure on our next road trip.The task was simple: move from Ottawa to...
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17 Weird Ways to Train for an Obstacle Course
Sure, you can hit the gym and up your reps – or you can take your training closer to a real obstacle course and get inventive.What is it about an obstacle course that makes you feel like you’ve really...
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Why we go outdoors
For the outdoorsy ones, the dirtbags, the nature lovers and fitness freaks. We go outside, initially, because our parents make us.We protest of course, longing to stay inside and watch TV or build...
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36 Hours in the Unknown: One First-Time Camper’s Eye-Opening Experience
For Gurjeet Singh, camping was just a cool thing he saw on TV. Then Chasing Sunrise and MEC Outdoor Nation took him on a 36-hour adventure into the woods. “You hear us talk about it all the time, but...
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Run This: Bridges, Monuments and Open Air Art
Take your run to the next level by looping in art, history and architecture.We all have those favourite routes from home that are quick, fun and get us familiar with our neighbourhoods, but what if...
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Best Places in the World to Get Muddy
From relaxing mud baths and natural attractions to action packed trails and fun obstacle courses, these are the top spots to muddy things up.Mountain biking on Vancouver’s North Shore, CanadaConditions...
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29 (ish) must-haves for summer riding
See what made our not-so-short list of go-to items for getting after another season. Plus, find out how to win a cycling jersey below!Gadgets, snacks, MacGyver-worthy tools and other essentials, some...
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