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, and the boys had not had a good roll in the snow and water since last fall.  So after a bit of exploration, they  began to rub in the snow and splash in the water.  The snow did not stay white and pristine for very long - but we imagine the bears felt so much better after a good clean.With personal hygiene off the list, it was time for a bit of play.  Racing around their habitat, the bears took

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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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Cap Off Your Family Day with a Special Family Dinner February 11, 2013 After a fun atop Grouse Mountain with your family, relax into the comfort of the Chalet’s Timber where you’ll enjoy a special Family Day prime rib dinner. From 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday February 11, reserve yourself an exclusive table and let our team do the dishes as you spend quality time with your family. The kids will

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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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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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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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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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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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have passed the view has become smaller. The trees are growing and creating a new view of the wonderful nature that we are so fortunate to enjoy.In the winter, I love to snow shoe on a Friday afternoon and take in the views from the peak, finish off a perfect day in the pub with nachos and a cold drink! I moved to the North Shore because of Grouse Mountain and all the wonderful activities it provides

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