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try the race. Loraine from the Grouse Mountain Events Team was on hand and encouraging everyone to drink water and get ready for the night of training. Loraine led my group (a run/walk group) and she was a great source of support for me. Recovering from a shoulder injury, I was a bit apprehensive about my first run but Loraine made it easy, providing words of support as I shuffled along. The Vega

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and see when you get to the top, but not before." Curiousity had settled in, but I kept my promise to keep the small, neatly-wrapped envelope in my pocket until I reached the summit. Thoroughly exhausted after one of the more challenging Grinds I have done, I took a long drink from my bottle and pulled the package out of my pocket. I paused a moment as I opened it. Inside I found the bracelet I had

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Season Extended Ski or ride at Grouse Mountain through April 29 With a 573 cm base at the Peak and a 462 cm base at the Plateau, Grouse Mountain has oodles of snow for fantastic skiing, riding and snowshoeing. So we’ve extended our winter season to April 29, 2012. We all know that spring skiing is some of the best skiing out there. Capping off a day of skiing or riding with a cool drink on a

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and losing weight the bears once again came out in outstanding condition. Their habitat will now expand as the season unfolds and we are looking forward to watching them play in snow well into the summer” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr Ken Macquisten. Since both Grizzly bears came to Grouse Mountain in 2001 as orphans, the Refuge team has learned extensively about their habits and

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of all ages and abilities can register and race to beat their best times on the world famous Grouse Grind. Elite athletes from around the world will also be lining up to try and smash the record of 25 minutes and 01 seconds held by Vancouver local, Sebastian Salas. Viewed as the premier event of the Grouse Grind season, the annual race draws hundreds of amateur and professional competitors from the

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. Of course all of this play makes two bears, who are prepared for hibernation, quite sleepy.  So after a good exertion, both bears crash pretty hard and have long afternoon naps.  Recently, to the delight of our staff and guests, Grinder and Coola have napped right out in the open allowing for prime naptime viewing. I wonder if they are dreaming of playing in the snow?

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sort of thing. It was just a couple of weeks ago where I was like, “Okay, I’m going to do this.”Do you have a specific training schedule for the run?I’m not a hardcore hill-runner. To be honest, this is a bit of a challenging event and I didn’t commit to it until recently. I’m doing it as a relay because I’m not really into draining myself. For example, I like to ski, but you’re not going to find me

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Grouse Grind record smashed by local athlete 19th Annual BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run draws over 500 racers attempting to best their times North Vancouver, September 20, 2009 – A new course record has been set by Sebastian Salas on Canada’s most famous trail, the Grouse Grind, in a staggering time of 25:24. Salas, a twenty-two year-old West Vancouver resident, beat his nearest competitor and

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the pond (see Grinder shaking dry below!).  The bears love entering their full summer habitat and often make right for the pond.  This weekend our daily Ranger Talks started at 10am, 11:30am, 2pm and 4pm.  If you would like to learn more about Grinder and Coola please be sure to stop by, listen to a talk and say hi to our staff.  They love to talk about the bears!Also, if you would like to learn

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New Altitudes Menu Visit Altitudes Bistro for warming winter fare Altitudes Bistro is pleased to announce the launch of a new winter menu, featuring winter squash soup, a smoked brisket sandwich and coconut steamed mussels as well as staples like our Angus beef burger and infamous mountain nachos.See the new menu online or drop by for lunch, dinner or après, 7 days a week from 11am.

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