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Swimsuits that move with you all summer long
Need a new swimsuit? Have you thought of checking out MEC? Over the last few years, MEC has expanded its line of swimwear to meet the needs of its active members. The days of lying motionless on the...
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The Grand Canyon of the Stikine River
On an MEC supported expedition last August, MEC member Ben Marr attempted a descent of the Grand Canyon of the Stikine River, along with fellow paddlers Mikkel St.Jean-Duncan, Evan Garcia, Fred...
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Agguanittuq Expedition: 900km over 54 days
Over 54 days and 900km, Bob Saunders, Chris Shank, Sandy Briggs, and Susan Saunders travelled by (and with) kayaks from Taloyoak to Repulse Bay, Nunavut. This expedition across ice and water marked the...
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Living Water: Celebrating World Rivers Day
September 29 is World Rivers Day – how are you celebrating your local waterways? Andrew, Community Program Manager at MEC, has some ideas for helping out (and having fun in) freshwater near you. I grew...
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Canoeing in Northern Saskatchewan
During Leanne Allison and Karsten Heuer’s Finding Farley canoe trip from Canmore to Hudson Bay, they discovered a canoeing utopia in northern Saskatchewan: warm water, nice granite outcrops for...
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Zac Crouse’s Paddle To The Ocean
What do you do when one of your best friends dies doing something you both love? Paddle to the Ocean is musician Zac Crouse’s attempt to answer that question. It’s a powerful documentary about how Zac...
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Scenes From A Solo Sea Kayak Voyage
I spent part of August paddling from The Padder’s Inn on Gilford Island to Powell River, mostly via the “back channels” between the islands large and small. Here are a few moments from a memorable...
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Rapids and Rocks: 24-day Expedition in the NWT
Bad weather, rising water, and canyon walls nearly 10 stories high made up just one part of Tyler Kydd and Daniel Wong’s expedition in the Northwest Territories. The other parts of their trip? Trekking...
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The Questions We Ask
Why paddle a stand up board from Vancouver to Victoria? MEC Envoy Bruce Kirkby reveals why he tackled this trip, and ponders why adventure matters in the award-winning short film The Questions We Ask...
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A Love Letter to My Canoe
I feel like I owe my canoe an apology. – Story by MEC Envoy Leanne AllisonI’ve taken my canoe for granted my entire life. I’m halfway between 40 and 50, and I’m finally showing some gratitude. Finally...
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Big Waves: Titan Genesis Boat Review
“The best big wave freestyle boat on the market, hands down,” are the words that come to mind when people ask me about my Titan Genesis kayak. – Review by MEC Envoy Kalob GradyOver the past season,...
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How to Pick A Waterproof Bag for Paddling
What’s the best way to end a day of kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding? With gear that’s still dry and on board. Find the waterproof bag that’s right for you with these three simple...
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The Open Road, Episode 4: Summer Mindset
Snow midway up our minivan’s tires was not how I expected our summer weekend to start. But we were determined to find the quintessential summer camping experience and no amount of getting lost, getting...
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Stand up paddleboarding: Get on board
A stand up paddleboard (SUP for short) represents the buffet of the watersports world. Racing, surfing, touring, getting fit, finding your Zen – SUPs do it all. So what’s SUP (right? who could resist...
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Stand Up Paddleboarding: 5 Exercises to Build Strength and Burn Calories
You might not guess it from looking at serene paddlers, leisurely gliding along, but stand up paddleboarding is a workout. Like, a full body “burn up to 500 calories in an hour” kind of workout.To give...
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SUP Yoga: 5 Poses for the Water
Racing, touring, exploring, exercising – the mighty stand up paddleboard does it all. Knowing that versatility is a large part of a SUP’s appeal, we wanted to add another option to what’s possible on...
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Faithful Companion: MEC Silicone Guides Tarp
As a Wet Coast paddler, I’ve developed a serious fixation with tarps and tarp rigging. Here’s my take on tarps in general and the MEC Silicone Guides Tarp in particular. – Post by MEC staffer Philip...
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Stand up for your Homewaters
Fresh water touches all of us. It’s where we play, recreate, feel alive, at home. MEC is standing up for fresh water, and we want to inspire you to do the same. – Post by MEC CEO David LabistourWe love...
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#MyHomewaters: Behind the Image, with Tiffany Orpana-Kennedy
On July 25, MEC launched Homewaters, a multi-year commitment dedicated to preserving Canada’s fresh water from coast to coast. To kick things off we held a contest, asking our Instagram followers to...
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9 Last Minute Experiences to Gift This Holiday
We can’t deny there is something to those holiday gifts you see every year. Candles, blankets or a hot-ticket book (“The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray”, we’re looking at you) are always great options,...
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