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 Mecca for hikers |
830 10th Avenue Southwest Between 8th Street and 7th Street Calgary, AB T2R 0A9 Canada +1 403 269 2420 http://www.mec.ca |
For any outdoor enthusiast who wants or absolutely needs the best equipment available for weekend camping or climbing Everest, this is THE spot. This place is filled with quality clothing and gear intended for the serious hiker, camper or climber. There are rows of water and tear-proof clothing, endless selections of sleeping bags and tents, and bins and racks filled with the portable clamps, clips, lights and utensils needed for adventurous pursuits. The staff is knowledgeable; some are actually climbers selling climbing gear, and so on: they know their stuff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Get out and get active |
2500 University Drive North West Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada +1 403 220 5038 http://www.calgaryoutdoorcentr... |
Whether your idea of outdoor adventure is a multi-day mountain expedition or an afternoon of in-line skating, the Outdoor Program Centre at the University of Calgary will have you outfitted. The centre offers everything from hiking trips to cross-country ski outings, first aid courses to bicycle repair clinics, and sea kayaking tours to avalanche survival training. Its rental department loans out equipment of all kinds, whether you need a camping stove or a canoe. Prices are reasonable and the staff seems to know everything about everything. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indoor climbing walls |
140 15 Ave NW Calgary, AB T2M 0G6 Canada +1 403 276 6484 http://www.strongholdclimbing.com |
With winter dominating the Calgary climate scene, summer sport enthusiasts are often forced to retreat indoors. This rock gym offers year-round climbing for those wintry days when the real mountains are just too cold. The Stronghold boasts over 15,000 square feet of climbing including bouldering caves and 30 climbing walls of varying difficulties. The facility comes complete with showers, change rooms and equipment rentals. The qualified staff also offers a range of instruction for adults, youth and corporate groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |