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What Do the Grouse Grind and Mt. Kilimanjaro Have in Common?
learn more about Ascent for Alzheimer’s, including how to join the 2014 team, visit ascentbc.ca.
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Final Week of Summer Adventure Camps
tickle trunk, as for this last camp day on August 30th, we’re looking for some fun attire. The dress code? Crazy glasses, wigs or full dress- up costumes, in the colours of green and blue will set the stage for fun, frivolity and some simple silliness. Campers will enjoy activities including water balloon volleyball; a relay race; developing a team name, cheer, chant and banner; and even a tug of
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Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run - Feb. 25, 2012
bask in a fun après afterward in the Chalet. Bring a friend, or make new friends in the snowshoe community – it’s the perfect way to benchmark your fitness in a fun race setting.Register Now Registration Fees $35 for non-passholders $25 for members, with a valid Annual, Winter Season or Y2Play Pass Snowshoe Clinic participants receive a complimentary entry. Entry Fees include Complimentary Beverage
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Grouse Grind Closes For the Season
The Grouse Grind Is Now Closed For The Winter Another great season on the North America's favourite hiking trail comes to an end for 2011. November 7, 2011, Grouse Mountain - Another season of great hikes and workouts on the Grouse Grind came to an end this morning. Metro Vancouver announced the closure of North America’s most popular trail, the Grouse Grind, for the winter and it will be under
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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 19
my son and his friends up to board, someone had made a snow couch looking out towards Vancouver. It was a day during the fog and the sun was out, it was hot up at Grouse just like a summer day. It was so relaxing lounging on the snow couch, sun on my face , and completely indulged with my favourite vampire :)>" PRIZE: A $100 Gift Certificate to Altitudes Bistro
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Winter Never Sleeps at Grouse Mountain
Winter Never Sleeps at Grouse Mountain During the Games, We're Open 24/7 We’re in full operation 24 hours a day for the entire 17 days of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics – from February 12-28, 2010. Ski at 3am and catch NBC’s “Today” show live on location from 4-8am in the Peak Chalet. With a host of entertainment and activities around the clock, there’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of
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Bears Close to Hibernation
hyperphagia to fatten up. In this state they are focused strictly on eating high calorie foods to bulk up for winter. Since early October they have put on a couple hundred pounds each.Next, we moved Grinder and Coola into their hibernation area and they began their bed making process. Our staff and volunteers provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches. The bears then proceeded to
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Snowfall Presents New Challenge in The Eye of the Wind Construction
Snowfall Presents New Challenges Access to The Eye of the Wind project site a challenge under 150 cm of new snow With 150cm of snow at Grouse Mountain the project site of The Eye of the Wind has evolved into something very different. The white steel tower, viewPOD and blades are nearly camouflaged in their snowy surroundings. Access to the site is a large challenge as our team relies on
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Skiing, Riding and Snowshoeing Continue
available at General Admission rates starting May 2, 2011, making downhilling that much more enticing. For season passholders, your winter snowpass is still valid. Spring operating hours are noon-8pm weekdays, and 9:30am-5:30pm weekends.Looking for uphill adventure instead? Snowshoeing also continues at the Peak of Vancouver. To get Grouse Grind-ready try the mountain top Snowshoe Grind for a fabulous
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The Eye of the Wind Revolution
The Eye of the Wind Revolution Fast Facts Tower Overall height: 65 metres/215 feet Made of structural steel in three sections Weight: 133,946 kg/285,300 lbs (145 tons)viewPOD™ Diameter: 7 metres/23 feet Elevation: 57 metres/187 feet Weight: 13,600 kg/30,000 lbs (15 tons) Capacity: 36 people Framework: Structural steel and glass Glass: Tempered 2.54 cm/1 inch thick Viewing Area: 360 degrees (all
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