Mountain Speaker Series: Will Gadd presented by Black Diamond
Schedule
Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
MEC Calgary | Calgary, AB
About this Event
Join us at MEC Calgary on June 2 for another great Mountain Speaker Series event featuring Will Gadd presented by Black Diamond.
Take part in an audience Q&A, check out the latest gear from Black Diamond and enter for a chance to win sweet prizes.
Tickets are just $20 – spots are limited so reserve your tickets today.
Event Details
Where: MEC Calgary (830 10 Ave SW)
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Doors: 6:30pm, event from 7-9pm
Tickets are just $20 (+ taxes/fees) with all proceeds donated to Outdoor Impact partner TABVAR (The Association of Bow Valley Area Rockclimbers)
What to expect
- Check out the latest gear from Black Diamond
- Listen to iconic climbing stories from Will Gadd
- Participate in an interactive audience Q&A session with Will
- Enter to win sweet prizes from Black Diamond, MEC, and our community partners
- Connect with your local climbing community, including TABVAR and Kumphy Shoes
Prizing
We'll have sweet prizes and swag up for grabs from:
- Black Diamond
- MEC
- Kumphy Shoes
and more
Terms & Conditions
Winners for all prizes will be chosen from ticket purchasers only. Winners must be present to claim prizes and are only eligible to win one prize per person.
About MEC
Since 1971, MEC has sold exceptional products at fair prices, and people who shop here get one of the best guarantees around. Our business and our products have the smallest possible footprint and your purchases also help conserve the places where we play and support all Canadians getting active outside. MEC community events are your ticket to trying new things and learning more about the outdoors.
About Black Diamond
Seen the latest from Black Diamond yet? Helmets, harnesses, rechargeable headlamps and more for extra vert and dirt this summer.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM
Doors open
Info: Check in, mingle with the community, score an exclusive deal on the latest Black Diamond gear, find your seats
🕑: 07:00 PM
Event kick-off
Info: Welcome, land acknowledgement, housekeeping notes, introductions
🕑: 07:05 PM
Outdoor Impact Partner (TABVAR) introduction
🕑: 07:10 PM
Black Diamond brand introduction
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:50 PM
Will Gadd presentation
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:10 PM
Intermission
🕑: 08:10 PM - 08:30 PM
Q&A with Will
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:40 PM
Prize giveaways
🕑: 08:40 PM - 09:00 PM
Connect & Shop
Info: Connect in-person with Canadian climbing legend, Will Gadd, get gear tips from the experts and score an exclusive deal on climbing gear from Black Diamond
🕑: 09:00 PM
Wrap-up
Where is it happening?
MEC Calgary, 830 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 22.63
