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). I was with a friend of mine and we were almost finished with our hike near the top of the trail when we heard this odd noise. (I've heard it many times since and now realize it is the call of a protective mother Grouse) I looked down and there at my feet about 4 or 5 feet away was a Grouse. She looked like a miniature peacock or turkey with her tail all fanned out. My friend and I were looking at

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Barn Swallow Nestlings Ready to Fledge! Every year hundreds of barn swallows nest at Grouse Mountain. Every summer we find hundreds of Barn Swallows calling Grouse Mountain their summer home. This year has been no exception. These birds can be found zipping and diving all over the mountian in their endless pursuit of insects to feed on. They can also be seen diving into the bear ponds for either

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metabolism up and running at full speed again!Bears in the wild, after hibernation, would only be finding emerging grasses and shrubs such as skunk cabbage (always a bear favourite).  Having not used their stomachs or digestive systems for a long time, it is important for us to work them up to larger feedings and not feed too much all at once.  To this end, we start them off with a few heads of romaine

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Artists For Conservation Festival Returns To Grouse Mountain The second annual AFC Festival takes place October 13 to 21, 2012 at the Peak of Vancouver Starting October 13 2012, Grouse Mountain is pleased to once again play host to the Artists for Conservation Festival (AFC) bringing the world’s leading conservation- themed exhibit of original nature and wildlife art to the Peak of Vancouver. The

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starting on the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, winding its way through North Vancouver, then heading up the legendary Grouse Grind to the Peak of Vancouver. Entrants can sign up individually or in teams. This is not just a race for elite athletes - there are a variety of categories and we invite you to check out www.seekthepeak.ca to find the right fit for your fitness level. Then, start

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, qualified instructors help you gain the skills and confidence you crave. From first-timers to slope masters we have lessons and clinics for anyone at any level. Make sure you book in at our Snow School before November 30th for Ski Wee (4 session package), Zone Camp, Adult Clinics or Ladies Only and save yourself 20%.

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legendary Grouse Grind. Oh, and did we mention there is a special after-party at the top to reward your tired muscles? Talk about an incentive to get training! Register Now

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reason I am writing this for all of you to read is that I’ve had conversations with many of you about the stress of family, jobs and life. It seems to me that a lot of us have been feeling overwhelmed lately. Not all the time but certainly at times. What I want to say to all of you is that right now, in this moment, I am so incredibly grateful for what I have. I want to keep this feeling so it is more

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Visit the Grizzly Lookout for a Grrreat Time! At Grouse Mountain, we pride ourselves on delivering a new experience to our guests every time you step off the Skyride. True to form, we’re excited to unveil our new Grizzly Lookout in the ‘yurt’ – that’s a funny name for the domed building located right next to our Grizzly Bear Habitat. The next time you’re up top, stop by to grab a coffee or snack

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helicopter on July 25th at the summit of Grouse Mountain before taking a trip down on our iconic Skyride and onwards into the city of Vancouver. The Outgames is a continental event with over 2,000 participants and supporters coming together in multi-sport events supported by the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association. The Outgames were looking for the ultimate event to include in this year’s

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