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Inside a Wolf Den Our pack of three male timber wolves have been doing quite well at the base of the mountain.  Their 2.5 acre habitat provides them with forested areas, a stream, a pond and some open grassy areas with hilltops for vantage points.  When the fall weather brings the heavy rains it can get quite damp outside and so we have provided them with a man-made shelter on the east side of

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, other International and National champion skaters, and members of the North Shore Winter Club. “Grouse Mountain is happy to partner with the Karen Magnussen foundation on this fantastic event” says General Manager, Michael Cameron. “With the world spotlight on Vancouver only two years away, we support the foundation’s mission to grow more world class skaters from a younger age.” The foundation aims

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' can be a stretch, a roll over, a remaking of the bed or perhaps even a little walk around the front part of the 'bear hotel'.  Sometimes watching the bear camera during these times can provide some pretty funny moments including what we like to call 'bear yoga sessions' with some interesting stretches!Don't forget you can check out the bear camera on our website and on a television screen inside the

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approximately 400cm for snow enthusiasts to enjoy. We encourage skiers and riders to dust their gear off, make the most out of their Y2Play passes and mark one of the longest winter seasons in Grouse Mountain’s history. “Our mountain operations team has been busy preparing the slopes for this coming weekend and it should be exceptional spring skiing conditions”, says Michael Cameron General Manager for Grouse

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independence on the snow. If you pop over to The Cut, you just might see VASS members doing a wide range of activities including sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. Every year, we host VASS’ annual fundraiser, the VASS Cup Challenge, which gives participants a chance to compete in a fun, professionally timed ski race with a student from the VASS program.VASS are always in need of

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the mountain to dine and dance at the chalet, which featured music by “Canada’s favourite pianist,” Hugo Sartorello. A Sun ad on July 13, 1954 featured stylish cartoon skiers relaxing on the chairlift, which offered a 40-minute ride along 2,700 metres of cable “and each minute a change in scenery.” Sartorello played atop Grouse from 1952 to 1961, when he left town for many years to play in the

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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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150 to 200 trees from the north slope of Lot D as they were deemed to be a danger to the power lines. In fact, one or two of these trees fell against the high voltage line last year, ultimately causing small fires. All of this work was done by BC Hydro contractors in consultation with landowner Metro Vancouver as well as the District of North Vancouver. All necessary permits were applied for and

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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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and now it marks one of the longest skiing and boarding seasons in Grouse Mountain’s history. While the snow lasts, skiers and riders can keep the winter alive as Grouse Mountain will be offering our guests the chance to hit the slopes throughout the month of June and until Canada Day. “Our mountain operations team has a bit of a split personality this year” Michael Cameron General Manager for

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