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is still very hesitant to step on the scale! I guess he might be a little sensitive about his weight. Before hibernation last year we weighed Coola, under sedation for his medical check-up, in at 1005 lbs. This was still about a month before hibernation so we estimate he probably was around 1050lbs going into hibernation. Just before hibernating, Grinder, ever eager to show us his weight

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species of hummingbird, the local Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) and the migratory Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus).  For over the past decade Grouse Mountain has participated in the Hummingbird Monitoring Network - a volunteer driven, science based initiative to study hummingbird population numbers and movements in Western North America.  Before this initiative there was relatively little

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brief talk on hydration and the importance of a proper warm-up before training. Here is a little recap for those who missed it.  Hydration: It is best to hydrate consistently throughout the day rather than packing/consuming a lot of water only during your training. This means consuming about 2-3L of water per day. A standard water bottle is 500-750ml, so keep one nearby, and fill and drink it 4x per

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easier, by shifting your weight slightly to the back foot to keep the nose of your board up. Being less aggressive when turning will prevent your edges from sinking and give you a clean turn shape. If your're looking for more tips on how to make the most of spring conditions, our Snow School instructors are here to help. We’ve still got some day lesson availability before the season ends. For a few

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it's at and are a wealth of info when it comes to how to prepare for race day since they've been through it all. Today we're sharing some of their top tips to help you crush your goals on the big day.Top Tips from our PacersLesley's Tip: For an event like this one, pacing is critical. Imagine that you have one match; burn it too hot and you will be fatigued and ready to quit before halfway. Instead

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nutrition, hydration and tapering leading up to a race: FOOD SCIENCE AND TAPERING ON RACE DAY Nutrition and hydration Here are some recommendations for nutrition and hydration 48 hours before, up to race day! Please keep in mind, these are general guidelines and suggestions and that it is recommended you try varying meals and fluids to find the balance that works best for you. 48 Hours before the race

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survive the winter without the bears needed any serious physio therapy in the spring time before they emerge.  Grouse Mountain played a role in learning more about grizzly bear hibernation when we first installed cameras to monitor Grinder and Coola back in 2001/2002.  It was a surprise to many just how active they are.You can follow along with Grinder and Coola's winter dormancy by viewing them on our

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the pond and start lifting up sticks to check for egg masses.  Because of their late entry into this side of their summer habitat, however, many of the eggs had already hatched.  The clusters they did find, however, did not last long before the bears feasted on them. treats! As an added bonus we gave Grinder and Coola one of their favourite treats - watermelon!  They each got a whole melon and made

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them from predators.If we handle the young we ruin this protection, reveal their hiding spots and most likely spook the young deer to run, making it hard for the mother to reconnect with them later.Only in extreme cases of injury or obvious abandonment should humans intervene.  In these cases it's best to seek out the advice of trained professionals before any action is taken.Thanks for helping us

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become the visually stunning elite terrain located on The Cut, overlooking the City. Work on the course took place over a two-week period leading up to the athletes’ arrival. The course begins with an urban-inspired section including a 10-foot shipping container and two custom-built rails before leading into a rolling knuckle and two unique jump features before concluding with a long transfer rail. Seb

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