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This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

This summer, we’re looking forward to more weekends like this: off the grid and unplugged. 🌿

What an epic kickoff to Member Month at MEC. Last weekend, members from across the country showed up to test the latest outdoor gear, re-home old favourites, and connect with fellow outdoor folks in their communities.

Missed it? No worries, Gear Swap and Demo Days are heading to more stores this weekend. Now’s your chance to get your old gear ready and reserve a table, or stop by to shop secondhand finds, explore brand activations, win prizes worth up to $1200, and chat with experts.

Link in bio to reserve a table and find a store near you. See you there?

For Member Month, #MECstaffer Lindsay wanted to introduce us to someone special... her dad. An outdoorsman since childhood and MEC member since 1977, Ivan’s been using his laminated membership card to gear up for all kinds of adventures in the Rocky Mountains and beyond for nearly 50 years.

What's kept him coming back? The quality, the value, and the staffers who actually love the outdoors. None of that, he says, has changed. Here’s to 50+ years with MEC, and to a lifetime outdoors 🍁

Because your pup deserves top-notch gear too. With @ruffwear, your four-legged adventure buddy stays warm, dry, and protected from the same harsh conditions you gear up for, while looking pretty cute too. Just like #MECstaffer Hannah's new puppy, Penny.

Stop by any MEC with your pup to grab a Ruffwear jacket and hit the trails together, ready for anything.

Link in bio to shop Ruffwear.

It’s not every day you get to ask your idol anything, but #MECstaffers Amika and Josh got the chance to chat all things climbing with @tommycaldwell at MEC’s Mountain Speaker Series with @edelrid_sport.

We’re still thinking about “chip drink” and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the climbing world through one of the vertical world’s most respected voices.

Missed Tommy, but have some burning climbing questions of your own? Join us for the next Mountain Speaker Series with Canadian climbing legend @sonnietrotter, where he’ll explore @patagonia’s new Free Wall Kit, share stories and you’ll get a chance to win some sweet prizes.

📅 MEC Vancouver → May 6 // MEC Calgary → May 12
🚪 Doors open at 7:30PM, event runs 8–10PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (all proceeds go to Take Me Outside and Squamish Access Society)

This is one you don’t want to miss, link in bio to grab your tickets.

Gravel, pavement, and whatever's in between. #MECstaffer Khris put the @salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL to the test and if your runs rarely stick to one surface, this shoe is worth knowing about. It sits right between a road shoe and a trail shoe with deep cushioning for the long efforts, enough grip to handle gravel and wet surfaces, and a fit that actually stays dialed through the whole mission.

KEY FEATURES:
👟 Hybrid outsole → Gravel contaGRIP® rubber handles pavement, gravel, and wet surfaces without feeling aggressive on road
👟 optiFOAM² midsole → Cushioned enough for long efforts, responsive enough that it doesn't feel dead underfoot
👟 Quicklace NEO system → One pull, tuck it in, done. No knots, no mid-run adjustments
👟 Seamless upper → Reduces friction on back-to-back training days and longer efforts
👟 Reverse Camber geometry → Smooth heel-to-toe transition that keeps your stride flowing on mixed surfaces
👟 Chevron lugs → Dig in when it gets muddy or loose without feeling clunky on pavement

Link in bio to shop Salomon.

It’s officially Member Month at MEC and we’re kicking things off by celebrating the members who start their adventures at MEC.

Today we’re shining the spotlight on @jinny.montpetit.photography, a professional wildlife photographer and videographer based out of Montreal, and proud longtime MEC member. Working in harsh, ever-changing conditions, her gear plays a vital role in keeping her comfortable and connected to the environments she captures.

“Long days out in the field mean constantly changing conditions, where reliable gear really makes all the difference. There’s nothing quite like being out there, fully immersed in it all with gear that supports every step.” Some of Jinny’s go-to MEC gear includes the Northern Light Hoodie, keeping her comfortable as she quietly observes a playful (and adorable) family of foxes, and the MEC Aquanator Rain Pants, which keep her dry as she settles in against a tree, waiting for the perfect shot.

It’s people like Jinny who bring our community to life. This May, all MEC members can explore exclusive deals, in store events and more highlights from our community. Here’s to the members who get after it no matter the conditions.

Link in bio for member month details or to become a member today.

Be honest, when was the last time your sleeping bag had a wash?

Start the camp season off right (without last year’s dirt) and take care of the gear you love. A little TLC now goes a long way toward many trips ahead.

If you’re looking to refresh more than just your bag, Sleep Week deals just dropped at MEC. With up to 30% off select sleeping pads, bags, tents and more, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to get your camp setup dialed.

Click the link in bio for all details.

This May, climbing legend @sonnietrotter returns to MEC Vancouver and Calgary for our Mountain Speaker Series event presented by @patagonia.

Come together with the local climbing communities to hear stories with Canadian climbing legend Sonnie Trotter, explore the new Free Wall Kit from Patagonia and get a chance to win sweet prizes.

📅 MEC Vancouver → May 6 // MEC Calgary → May 12
🚪 Doors open at 7:30PM, event runs 8-10PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (all proceeds go to Take Me Outside and Squamish Access Society, and Bow Valley Climber Access Society)

Tickets are going fast so grab ‘em while you can. Link in bio.

This May, climbing legend @sonnietrotter returns to MEC Vancouver and Calgary for our Mountain Speaker Series event presented by @patagonia.

Come together with the local climbing communities to hear stories with Canadian climbing legend Sonnie Trotter, explore the new Free Wall Kit from Patagonia and get a chance to win sweet prizes.

📅 MEC Vancouver → May 6 // MEC Calgary → May 12
🚪 Doors open at 7:30PM, event runs 8-10PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (all proceeds go to Take Me Outside and Squamish Access Society, and Bow Valley Climber Access Society)

Tickets are going fast so grab ‘em while you can. Link in bio.

This May, climbing legend @sonnietrotter returns to MEC Vancouver and Calgary for our Mountain Speaker Series event presented by @patagonia.

Come together with the local climbing communities to hear stories with Canadian climbing legend Sonnie Trotter, explore the new Free Wall Kit from Patagonia and get a chance to win sweet prizes.

📅 MEC Vancouver → May 6 // MEC Calgary → May 12
🚪 Doors open at 7:30PM, event runs 8-10PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (all proceeds go to Take Me Outside and Squamish Access Society, and Bow Valley Climber Access Society)

Tickets are going fast so grab ‘em while you can. Link in bio.

#MECstaffer Elliott shares some of his top picks for backpacking this summer

➡️ @nemoquipment Moonlight Elite is a fully reclining backpacking chair built with aerospace-grade materials so you're not choosing between comfort and a light pack
➡️ @lifestraw Sip Reusable Stainless-Steel Water Filter Straw with a hollow fibre filter built in that turns questionable water into safe drinking water with no pumping, no waiting, and no moving parts
➡️ @gearaid’s heavy-duty adhesive patches and tape stick to nylon, polyester, and most synthetic fabrics to repair everything from sleeping pads to rain gear (and hold up through the wash)
➡️ @outdoorresearch Helium UL Jacket is fully seam-taped, packs into its own pocket, and pulls on fast so it’s built for the moments when mountain weather moves faster than your plans
➡️ @blackdiamond Pursuit Carbon FLZ Poles fold down in seconds and lock into place with FlickLock+ adjustability, with a cork and algae-foam grip that stays comfortable through varied terrain and long mileage

Link in bio to shop this gear and more, and get kitted out for backpacking season.

Got gear collecting dust? Rent a table at the upcoming MEC Gear Swap and keep good gear going.

All proceeds from table rentals go to the Alpine Club of Canada, so you get to do a gear closet clean-out with a good cause behind it. Bring what you don't need, score some deals on what you do, or just come for brand activations, gear tips, and a chance to win prizes valued up to $1,250.

📅 May 2–3 and May 9–10 | 9am–1pm
📍 10 MEC locations across the country
🏃 First 20 through the door at each store gets a giveaway prize (so get there early)

Rent your table via the link in bio. See you there?

Whether they’ve been with us for 15 years or a couple of months, the reason #MECstaffers join the team is always the same: a shared passion for getting outside and helping others do the same.

Get to know the people that our on our store floors every day, connecting you to the gear, knowledge, and confidence you need to find your place outside.