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a good spot they then scope out some building materials.Barn Swallows build their nests one mouthful at a time.  They gather mud, small sticks, grass and mash it all together with a special saliva mixture that they then stick under the eaves of buildings.  When not around human structures they often use rocky overhangs and projections as anchors for their nests. It was fascinating to watch these

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Book Your Two-Day Avalanche Awareness Training Are you interested in learning how to evaluate avalanche conditions, analyze forecasts and plan for all weather conditions? Join us March 8 & 9; or March 22 & 23 as our experienced team will teach you the basics with our two-day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course. Designed for recreationists with basic training, our course provides

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hyperphagia to fatten up. In this state they are focused strictly on eating high calorie foods to bulk up for winter. Since early October they have put on a couple hundred pounds each.Next, we moved Grinder and Coola into their hibernation area and they began their bed making process. Our staff and volunteers provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches. The bears then proceeded to

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unique reward to these dedicated individuals with unprecedented access to the resort. The After Hours Pass provides full privilege admission to all that Grouse Mountain has to offer from 8pm until 6am, for all 17 days of the Olympic Winter Games (February 12th to 28th). “As an Olympic Volunteer or Olympic Athlete, you have given your time, the most precious thing that you can offer,” says General

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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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are proud to support this outstanding and worthwhile event.”Tickets for the opening gala on Friday, September 27 are available online. The festival opens to public at 10am on Saturday, September 28 and runs until Sunday, October 6 on Grouse Mountain – providing a spectacular venue to celebrate art and nature overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A special family weekend is planned for Saturday, October 5

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 28 Congratulations to Shirley Leong from North Vancouver Shirley's Best Grouse Moment... There are so many favourite memories up at Grouse but the one that will always be remembered is going up to the peak at 4am to participate in a Grouse Mountain sponsored hockey game for my son. Not only did two teams show up at 4am but hundreds of kids both young and old

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Free Skiing & Riding for All Guests With more than 6 metres of snow and families united on a holiday weekend, Grouse Mountain offers complimentary downhill access on Monday, April 25th Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC. - In celebration of one of the most amazing snow years ever, Grouse Mountain is pleased to offer all guests a complimentary day to ski and ride, this Easter Monday, April

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Add a Little Adventure to Your Valentine’s Day Bring your someone special on a Snowshoe Fondue Looking to add a little adventure to your Valentine’s Day? Bring your special someone or a group of your closest friends to our Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Fondue featuring a romantic snowshoe tour under the stars followed by a chocolate fondue and beverages at Altitudes Bistro. For more information and

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12th-annual Seek the Peak raises thousands for BC Cancer Foundation Close to 600 racers make 16-kilometre uphill climb to Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Taking the 4,100-foot elevation gain in stride, close to 600 participants made the 16-kilometre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver this morning during the renowned Seek the Peak event.Now in its 12th year

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