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session.  Temperatures are still quite cold so we only banded two female Rufous Hummingbirds but that's a start!The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife has run a hummingbird monitoring station for the past six years.  We are part of the North American Hummingbird Monitoring Network and work in conjunction with over 30 other stations and follow identical protocols.  Our monitoring data goes

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Magnussen Foundation’s Skater Development Program by hosting a series of complimentary skate lessons as well as an Ice Show held on December 15 featuring the top B.C., National and International skaters. Proceeds from skate rentals are also donated to the Karen Magnussen Foundation and have helped to raise thousands of dollars over the past number of years in an effort to put more of BC’s youth on the

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Another Successful Year at the Wildlife Refuge As 2011 draws to a close, I can reflect on what a successful year it has been at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  After a long 2011/2010 hibernation (the longest on record at 5 months!), Grinder and Coola were happy to get out into their habitats in early May this year.  Last winter's unprecedented snowfall left a huge amount for

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Spring Conditions Don't Get Any Better Spring has sprung and we have over 5 metres of snow remaining Spring has sprung, the sun is shining and we have over 5 metres of snow remaining as our base here at the Peak of Vancouver. Don't put away those skis and boards in the garage just yet as the best time of the year on the slopes has finally arrived. Forget your heavy jacket, put on a t-shirt and

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48 Hours of Winter 48 Hours of Winter kicks off one-year countdown. Experience around-the-clock alpine activities at Grouse Mountain. February 5, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – One of the most inspiring and anticipated dates in British Columbian history is now only one year away, and that is cause for extensive celebration at Grouse Mountain. As a kick-off to the one year

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Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates Comes for a Snowshoe Fondue Let the snowball wars begin! We love it when other North Shore businesses make time to come to Grouse Mountain for team building or adventure days. The staff of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates are regular visitors to the Mountain, in summer during Grind season and in winter for snowy fun. One day in January twenty-six of them decided to brave

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Winter Just Got Better New Zone Club and Skiing and Riding Zone Camps for 2012/13 This winter sees Grouse Mountain extending our offerings of skiing and riding lessons even further. Sign up now for our new Grouse Mountain Zone Club taking place on Saturdays and Sundays from January through March and really make the Peak of Vancouver your home this winter. If your kid can't wait until the weekend

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Watch the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge Video Thank you for joining us at the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge on Saturday Sept. 7. Watch the official event video here.

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extended 5.5 kilometer course which included not only the Snowshoe Grind trail but also the Dam Mountain Loop. The participants ranged in age from 15 to 72 and included those just out for a leisurely stroll to elite runners. Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was incredibly fun and friendly with huge cheers for every racer crossing the finish line. The 2013 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run saw

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The Grouse Grind Is Now Closed For The Winter  Another great season on the North America's favourite hiking trail comes to an end for 2011.  November 7, 2011, Grouse Mountain - Another season of great hikes and workouts on the Grouse Grind came to an end this morning. Metro Vancouver announced the closure of North America’s most popular trail, the Grouse Grind, for the winter and it will be under

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