Desiree Miller

An obstacle-race newbie tackles the infamous Tough Mudder in Whistler, BC—and creates an everyday training regimen that pays off in spades.

  The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most …

1. Just go! Things will never be ideal; the house clean, kids perfectly content for example, but if the kids are cared for and house is liveable then make a clean break and get outside for some fun.

2. 10 minute rule – if I feel unmotivated, weather is crap or…

It’s time for another snowfest! Come join us on Saturday, November 22nd, to get in on tons of great deals …

4 Steps to bring mindfulness to your next adventurous pursuit: Bring awareness to your breath Seemingly simple, and seriously profound. …

Want a new way to cross-train for balance and core strength? Give unicycling a try. It’s challenging to learn but not difficult once you know how. Most riders take about 5-15 hours to learn the basics.

Quick Tips

Find a place with smooth, level ground and has a fence for support.

“Harnessing the power of your own inner superhero” is about exploring your own personal potential using the iconic ideology of the power behind super human experiences and sport while investing in your community. Here are my 5 tips towards empowering you to explore that superhero self.

Stay Grounded
Transformation come through…

This mobile workshop at the Hike Haliburton Festival will cover tips and tricks on skills needed for a multi-night backpacking trip. Kevin Callan will participants show how to make a good meal on the trail, necessary gear needed to pack along, how to stay warm and dry, navigation, keeping your pack…

Discover essential new tips for smart selling of your used outdoors gear, plus info on where to sell it and more!

Mountain Equipment Co-op presents the 8th annual MEC Paddlefest. This year’s festivities will be taking place on Saturday July 5 at Jericho Beach from 9:00am – 5:00pm. MEC Paddlefest is Vancouver’s summer destination for all things paddling, conservation and active living. Canada has countless rivers, lakes and oceans to explore…