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Vancouver. It was supposed to be a temporary stop, just long enough for Mr. Kafer to gain some international experience for his job as an electrical engineer with a Swiss company. But the couple never left. “The mountains were the big attraction that kept us here,” said Mr. Kafer, who is 85. The Kafers have kept up their mountaineering, taking regular hikes up Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain and skiing every

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Alpine Kiss Contest You could win a romantic dinner cooked in your own home by our chef For your chance to win dinner for two, cooked in your home by The Observatory at Grouse Mountain’s amazing chef, send us your picture or Instagram of an alpine kiss. We’ll post our favourites and award one winner with the spectacular prize of a chef dinner cooked in your very own home. We do the dishes.Email

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Grouse Grind Record Defeated September 23rd, 2007, North Vancouver BC – Both male and female Grouse Grind records were smashed at Sunday’s 17th annual BMO Bank of Montreal Grouse Grind Mountain Run. Course record-holder, Michael Simpson (age 24) beat his own time, setting a new official Grouse Grind record of 26:19, while Leanne Johnston (age 43) obliterated the five-year female record coming in

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New Altitudes Menu Visit Altitudes Bistro for warming winter fare Altitudes Bistro is pleased to announce the launch of a new winter menu, featuring winter squash soup, a smoked brisket sandwich and coconut steamed mussels as well as staples like our Angus beef burger and infamous mountain nachos.See the new menu online or drop by for lunch, dinner or après, 7 days a week from 11am.

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Have a Y2Play Spring Break Staycation You don’t have to go far in pursuit of fun and special memories. At Grouse Mountain we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s on-mountain time for the whole family or Camps for the kids, Grouse Mountain has it all – affordably. They key is a Y2Play pass. A Child Y2Play pass pays itself off after less than three visits and the pass is valid from the time of

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The Snowshoe Grind Challenge Is Coming Up Join us Saturday, March 15, 2014 The third-annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge is just two weeks away, so you know what that means: time to put those New Year's resolutions in motion! Whether you’re looking to test your skills against other participants or simply want to start 2014 on the right foot, the Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Grind Challenge is a fun

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Background Steps Towards Erecting this Iconic Structure BackgroundOur commitment to embedding the principles of sustainability into every aspect of our lives includes the pursuit of smarter and better energy alternatives to meet our needs. As part of our Blue Grouse philosophy, we believe wind energy offers a proven approach in environmental and economic responsibility, as well as educational and

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seen doing likewise.It always amazes me to see wildlife adapt to human structures and developments. Birds especially can be remarkably adaptable to nesting in or on man-made objects. Numerous Barn Swallow nests are located in the eves and rafters of our buildings here and just recently we found out about a Northern Flicker nest located in one of our Glen Greensides statues of a Basketball Player (see

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24 Hours of Winter Returns Feb. 8 and 9, 2014 Celebrate on the slopes from sundown to sunrise. While our athletes battle it out at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, we’ll once again open our doors for 24 consecutive hours of winter fun at the Peak of Vancouver! Dance the night away under starry skies as DJ Flipout and Zak Santiago spin your favourite tracks until 4am. Glide down The Cut while

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Grouse Mountain Career Fair Competitive job climate finds prospective employees seeking that little something extra. October 15th, 2007. North Vancouver, BC - In preparation for its 9th Annual Career Fair this coming weekend, Grouse Mountain has focused its message to applicants on the non-monetary benefits of working at the resort.Career Fair advertising, website postings, and word-of-mouth

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