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– is no exception. The local Squamish Winds are one example. Wind is an Emissions and Waste-Free Resource. With many forms of energy – even those that are ostensibly green – there is a trade-off: how much waste is required to generate it? A heat pump, for example, requires electrical energy to run the pump. The production of wind energy, by contrast, is a direct and neutral undertaking. Wind Energy

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Mingler Wednesdays, Poker Hike Last Wednesday was an amazing night for doing the Grouse Grind and relaxing in Altitudes Bistro. There was a buzz at the Peak of Vancouver with some of the friendly faces from Granville Island Brewing company handing out poker cards for a draw to win a prize pack with a portable cooler, gift card, t-shirt, beer glasses and hat! Everyone was getting in on the

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 27 Congratulations to Kathryn Mackenzie from Vancouver Kathryn Loves Grouse Mountain because... My beautiful niece Lauren was born in late April with a rare metabolic disorder that went undiagnosed and kept her in BC Children's hospital for 8 weeks. At one point the hospital staff prepared the family to say goodbye, but Lauren was a fighter. She refused to

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hottest parts of the day they find cool shaded spots to make day-beds and spend those hours napping in the shade.  For added protection from predators such as cougars and coyotes, the deer quite often lie down in the tall grasses found around the plateau.Outside of the fall rutting season (mating season), the males (bucks) and the females (does) spend their time apart.  It is common to see herds of 6-12

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Make a Resolution to Be Safe in the Snow Register today for our Avalanche Skills Training Course Are you interested in understanding how to evaluate avalanche conditions, analyzing forecasts and planning? Let our experienced team help you get some of the basics with our 2-Day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course. The course provides an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on

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more for every Grouse Grind they tackle throughout the season. Participants’ progress can instantly be tracked during the campaign using the specially designed Grind For Kids timer and website allowing for friendly competition and real-time results. Prizes are also awarded every week to top pledge - collectors and hikers. Register today at grindforkids.com Once registered, each participant gets a

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Hummingbirds return to Grouse Mountain! First sighting of 2010 hummingbirds on Grouse Mountain! For the past five years Grouse Mountain has sponsored a Hummingbird Monitoring Project that has led to interesting research and findings about hummingbirds in a sub-alpine environment. Every two weeks our wildlife staff go out and count hummingbirds coming to feeders, band each bird with a microscopic

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mission!I took many, many photos of them playing in the water and then walking away. I also went for a walk around the habitat, but still wanted more! The particular photo you choose as the week two winner was taken pretty much right after they were given their daily treat. On this day it was apples dipped in honey. Most visitors were looking on the other side of the little bridge over the ponds, but I

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together in The Observatory and Timber Room for a scrumptious brunch and then join in an adventurous egg hunt, mountain-style. Prices include Skyride access to mountaintop activities. As a special bonus, brunch guests can also enjoy a 20% discount in all of our Grouse Mountain retail outlets to put some spring into your wardrobe. To book your table, call Chalet Reception at 604.998.5045. Easter Brunch

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Official "Grinder" You aren't an official Vancouverite until your first Grind The past three weeks have flown by there at Grouse Mountain and I have had the privilege so far of experiencing almost all of the experience on offer including; a helicopter tour from Blackcomb Aviation, the Eye of the Wind, the magnificent view from the Skyride, feeding the bears and wolves, ziplining and of course

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