Mountain Equipment Company

Heres your chance to win a $3,700 adventure to Tofino! Were giving away an unforgettable kayaking adventure in the stunning waters of Tofino, BC.Your trip includes a guided sea kayaking experience from @paddlewestkayaking, $1,000 in water and travel gear from @mec, a 2-night stay at @pacificsands...

His jokes might earn some groans, but our gifts for Father's Day won't. Shop last minute Dad-approved gear for the OG fun hog in your life at the link in bio.

Figure 8: Do you back up your knot?Do you tie-in the way you first learned, or have you changed your preferred method as you climb more?

Quickdraws: rack gates in or out?Smoother clipping action. They lie flatter. Theyre less likely to unclip in an offwidth. Whats your rationale for racking draws like you do?

Are you a fan of one type of chalk or both? Does re-chalking help you work a route with dry hands and a calmer brain?

Allez! Designed in Montreal, @peppermint_cycling makes carefully crafted and technical cycling clothes to help push the boundaries of women in sports. Layer up with cycling wear made for shredding switchbacks on the gnarliest of trails.

Swipe to see @taylormichaelburk's rig as he lived the minimalist lifestyle on the road with attachable bike bags and compact camping gear. What are your bikeplanning plans this summer?

I recently hiked the 59.5 km North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island with some girlfriends. If this experience was not the epitome of type two fun, I dont know what could be. The North Coasttrail is notorious for its challenging terrain, but because it was so early in the season we were met with so...

No rugged climb is too steep, no descent too sketchy. Designed for hard-wearing durability on tricky terrain, the @Salomon Genesis Trail Running Shoes sport a dynamic support chassis and reliable grip so you can send it, safely.

Your sleeping bag might not seem like a piece of gear that requires much maintenance, but taking good care of it will help it last longer - and keep you warmer. When you buy a down sleeping bag, its super lofty and puffy. Over time, it gets less lofty as the down gets contaminated with dirt and b...

If your gears are slipping, brakes are sluggish, or your bike is making some strange squeaky noises, its time to visit our bike shop for a tune-up! Our bike shop mechanics, like #MECStaffer Cody, can do it all, from basic tune ups to installing fenders to building wheels from scratch. We also off...

What makes the perfect climbing pant? We asked 20+ opinionated Squamish climbers. The gist? The elusive perfect balance of stretch and durability (and a zippered pocket in the *perfect* place). The end result is the MEC Dynomite Pant. Designed by climbers, picked apart by climbers, re-built wi...