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pleasant surprise to onlookers. Snow enthusiasts will soon be able to swap their sunglasses for goggles at Grouse Mountain as the city begins to look ahead to an exciting winter season. The brief arrival of snow and significant drop in temperature come at a time when Grouse Mountain is readying for the spectacular annual Peak of Christmas festivities, and anticipating guests from around the world during

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being left behind each day which is a sign that the bears are happy with their weight and feel prepared for the upcoming winter. Yesterday we provided them with a huge mound of Silver-fir branches which they will drag into their sleeping quarters and use to create a mattress of branches for their long winter sleeps. As of this morning they have not begun to create a bed but it shouldn't be far off as

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drag these in and construct a thick mattress on which to sleep the winter away. Grinder even helped out this year! In the past, Coola has done the majority of the bed making.In the last week we have tapered off their food and the temperatures have begun to get even cooler. Grinder and Coola are now spending most of their time inside their sleeping den. We anticipate closing their door to the

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shaking off the cobwebs after the long winter slumber. Guests are invited to come and visit Grouse Mountain’s Refuge For Endangered Wildlife before summer operations officially begin on May 18 at the Peak of Vancouver.  Please find photos of Grinder & Coola emerging from hibernation at the following Dropbox links:http://db.tt/uMW71F3M http://db.tt/Bj4hlzj8 http://db.tt/BqBPylTz For more

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to visit Grouse Mountain. The snow season is heavily upon us and we are grateful to TransLink and the District of North Vancouver for the clear streets our visitors and staff use to make their way to Grouse Mountain each day. The arduous work of clearing snow on the local roadways has been conducted routinely and superbly, and the removal of hazards from streets and highways has given drivers and

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roster of premium custom designed tours. Local highlights include the Crown Mountain, Lions Peak, and Coastal Scenic Tours. Enhanced premium helicopter tours include Grouse Mountain’s popular Fly, Dine & Drive package, the Whistler Excursion, and in partnership with Vancouver Film Studios – the Hollywood Experience. “Grouse Mountain Resort is a unique four season destination known the world over

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individual goals and abilities of the group with appropriate scaling.At the end there was a draw for t-shirts facilitated by representatives from Columbia Sportswear and a brief outline of the next training session was provided. Overall a great intro to the training and meeting our coaches for the next 10 weeks. In future blogs we will put more emphasis on the actual training that we are doing and some of

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in the Timber Room during After Party (11am onward)Skyride Admission (Race bib may be used for access to the mountaintop) Timing Chip Finish Line Aid Station Eligibility for draw prizing  Snowshoes are required, and are available to rent for $5 per participant (may be reserved at time of registration). Snowshoe inventory is limited and available on a first-come first served basis. Timeline 8.30am

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personal webpage that they can use to send pledge requests, record Grinds completed and share information and goals. Don't forget to reward yourself at our Grouse Grind Social Nights every Wednesday night at Altitudes Bistro. Kick back with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, listen to the beats of one of our resident DJs, and enjoy great food and drink specials.The Grouse Grind is a 2.9 kilometre trail

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complimentary with your Grouse Mountain Admission, Membership, Winter Pass, or Lift Ticket. Snow enthusiasts will soon be able to put on their goggles at Grouse Mountain as the city begins to look ahead to an exciting winter season. The brief arrival of snow and significant drop in temperature come at a time when Grouse Mountain is readying for the spectacular annual Peak of Christmas festivities (November 28

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