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Christmas Gifts for Hikers

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 3 weeks ago: Merry Christmas Lots of great gifts for hikers out there that won’t hurt the pocketbook.  Here … more →

Tags: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton ISland, CBHNP, Hike the Highlands, Hike the Highlands Festival, Hike the Highlands Guides, Hiking, Hiking Cape Breton, Hiking Festival

On Jewish Activism. Part I: Backburner Zionism1 comment

jepaikin wrote 3 weeks ago: This was originally going to be one long post, but I’ve decided to split it in two for sake of … more →

Tags: Israel, Philosophy, Politics, buycott, Canada Israel Committee, Israel boycott, Jewish Activism, jewish federation, Let's stir up the pot a little

Young Cyclists Encourage Cycling Etiquette Tips

thelinknewspaper wrote 1 month ago: Students rank “keeping alert” and “sharing the road” critical for safety Student cyclists rank “keep … more →

Tags: Link Newspaper, News, MEC, Cycling etiquette, StratWest Communications

Mountain Equipment Co-op --- Wow.

hepowers wrote 2 months ago: Today’s blog looks at Mountain Equipment Co-op.  Where to start?  They have so many socially respons … more →

Tags: CSR, Helen Powers, The Big Wild, BLUESIGN, 1% For The Planet, Co-operative Retail

maggalina haggalina

Sarah wrote 3 months ago: Summer nights spent in a navy blue sleeping bag, lined in flannel- the pattern of old fashioned cars … more →

Tags: jumbles, thankful, Argentina, yurts, enamelware, melamine cups, Penguins, whales, Stars

Dressing in Layers for Hiking

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 4 months ago: You have probably heard this phrase before – dress in layers for hiking. Does it work, yes and … more →

Tags: 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival, backpacker magazine, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, CBHNP, Geocaching, Hike the Highlands, Hike the Highlands Festival, Hike the Highlands Guides, Hiking

Leave No Trace - Seven Principles

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 6 months ago: As part of the Walk for Wildlife weekend at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a Leave No Trace wo … more →

Tags: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton ISland, Hike the Highlands Festival, Hiking, Hiking Boots, Hiking Tips, MEC, Outdoor Gear, Hike Nova Scotia

Travel Luggage - What's best?

mtnspirit wrote 7 months ago: Suitcase or Backpack? How about both – A hybrid Heading to High Camp, Huascaran, Peru What you … more →

Tags: Perú, Traveling, Mountain Spirit Institute, mtnspirit.org, Randy Richards, Dexter R. Richards, mountaineering, sunapee, New Hampshire

Night Rider

Joel wrote 8 months ago: This past week’s weather has made me want to start riding to work, but having to battle patche … more →

Tags: ride to conquer cancer, MEC, planet bike, Alberta Cancer Foundation

MEC Spring & Summer Catalogue is out

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 9 months ago: Homathko River, BC - MEC member Agata, Photo by Steve Ogle Spring is here now… I got my Spring … more →

Tags: MEC, bigwild.org, MEC Sweet Spots - 2009 MEC Outdoor Video Contest, Steve Ogle

Microsoft, Starbucks, Boeing, Holland Inc to share sustainability strategies

adriennebaker wrote 9 months ago: On June 10-11, CEOs and senior sustainability professionals will gather in Seattle for our first Act … more →

Tags: ASA Seattle, sustainable, Microsoft, starbucks, Boeing, kettle foods, gdiapers, Shorebank Pacific, fmyi

Gift Ideas for Hikers

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 1 year ago:   Merry Christmas Here are some great ideas for christmas gifts for your hiker friends and for yours … more →

Tags: backpacker magazine, Trans Canada Trail, Explore Magazine, trailpeak, Hike Nova Scotia, smart wool socks, Compass, Gaiters, Canadian Tire

Going Green for selfish reasons7 comments

Jason Kirby wrote 1 year ago: On a brisk Friday afternoon last month, workers at a newly built Mountain Equipment Co-op store in B … more →

Tags: Environment, Alternative Energy, Environment, Going Green, retailers, Wal-Mart

The Sustainability Page: MEC

Ecodigger wrote 1 year ago: This is the first in our ongoing series exploring and grading how organisations talk about environme … more →

Tags: Sustainability Page, sustainability, MEC

Tour de Couv, Day 361 comment

finalinfinity wrote 1 year ago: Today I decided it was the time to take my bike out for a spin again. I set my course towards Stanle … more →

Tags: Travel, Personal Experience, Sports, Life, Food, Vancouver, Food and Drink, Stanley Park, MEC

Daypacks - Deuter Futura 28 AC Pack

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 1 year ago: There are some great daypacks out there for hiking, one of them is the Deuter Futura 28 AC. It is av … more →

Tags: Hike the Highlands Festival, Victoria County Hiking Trails, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Hiking, Daypacks, Deuter Futura 28 AC Daypack, Day long hikes, Hiking Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Vacations

Money Point Hike - A New Hike in 2008

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 1 year ago: I got a sneak preview this week of one of the new hikes in this year’s Hike the Highlands Fest … more →

Tags: Cape Breton ISland, Victoria County, Money Point, Hike the Highlands, Hiking Trails, Daypacks, Bay St. Lawrence, St. Margaret's Village

And the New Color of the 21st Century Is………..Green

inretrospect21 wrote 1 year ago: Anyone who has heard the news in passing over the last four to five years will have heard the word ‘ … more →

Tags: Opinion articles, advertising, Arts & Culture, Environment, Nike, sustainability, organic, Free Trade, climate change

Backpacker has a Brand New Website

hikethehighlandsfestival wrote 1 year ago: Backpacker magazine has a brand new website with more features, more content on gear, hikes, travel, … more →

Tags: Hike the Highlands, Hiking Tips, Hiking, Victoria County Hiking Trails, Hiking Boots, Hike the Highland sFestival, Hike the Highlands Festival, backpacker magazine, scarpa


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