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June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top.  These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary.  They may

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wife during a Grouse Mountain ski school lesson and lost 40lbs on the Grouse Grind.Sarah, a cancer survivor who returns to the Mountain again and again for sanctuary.Paul, a father who's been shredding the slopes with his daughter who is now 19 since she was 10.The winner was determined by a combination of Facebook fan votes, a panel of celebrity judges and Grouse Mountain staff.Find out who won by

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Grizzly Bear Interpretive Yurt Being Installed If you have recently visited the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife you probably saw our latest addition to the bear habitat - a large yurt building!Starting next spring this building will be a Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre and a centerpiece for our refuge.  Inside we will feature a coffee bar, research desk with multiple live camera

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Bears Waking Up Spending more time out of sleeping den... Grinder and Coola, our two sleepy grizzly bears, have begun to move around more and more often.  Last week marked a drastic increase in temperatures and this, combined with lengthening amounts of daylight, have combined to give the bears reason to stir out of their long winter slumber.This week we will commence feeding - which for the

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Introducing the Altitudes Sky Deck It’s summertime in the Lower Mainland, and for British Columbians that means one thing: it’s patio season. Up here at Grouse Mountain, with the beautiful weather in full swing, we’re excited to unveil our brand-new outdoor lounge - the Altitudes Sky Deck! With a full complement of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages along with a delicious, West Coast-inspired

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The New iPhone App! Using the new app for the first time was so much fun. I woke up on a great Sunday and checked the new iPhone app to see what lifts were open, looked at the web cam (hopefully it'll be a nice day!) and checked the conditions… The app is a free download and available in the iTunes App Store. I had a great day skiing at Grouse Mountain and enjoyed the day and used the app to

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TED 2014 Vancouver Streaming Live Visit the Theatre in the Sky March 17-21, 2014 Inspiring speakers. Thought provoking topics. The intersection of ideas and action. Vancouver welcomes TED Talks in three days. The TED sessions take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and attendance is closed. But…you can take in the sessions in the Theatre in the Sky at Grouse Mountain. View the schedule and

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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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This Summer, Get Airborne! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just looking for the ultimate sight-seeing experience, Grouse Mountain has some great ideas for your summer bucket list. Blackcomb Aviation offers helicopter rides from Grouse Mountain with an array of tour options. Look inside the crater of an extinct volcano or explore the BC coastline - there is a tour sure to inspire. Contact

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Soar Above The Peak Blackcomb Aviation and Grouse Mountain Take Helicopter Tours to New Heights May 17, 2012. North Vancouver, BC -- The summer season officially begins at the Peak of Vancouver this weekend and with it comes the unveiling of an exciting new partnership between Grouse Mountain and Blackcomb Aviation. ‘’Grouse Mountain is constantly seeking new ways to enhance outdoor experiences

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