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Vancouver.Mountaintop activities include visits with Grouse Mountain’s grizzly bears Grinder and Coola in their five-acre habitat, an opportunity to see majestic birds of prey during a Birds in Motion demonstration, the dazzling axe-wielding expertise of the world-famous Lumberjack Show, movies in the Theatre in the Sky, dining, shopping and much more. In addition, Grouse Mountain visitors can take in a 360-degree

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registered to participate in Seek the Peak this June. With 16KM of uphill trails that will require toughness and grit, I couldn’t be more excited for this challenge. As a long-distance cyclist and runner (recreationally, I might add), I’ve had the privilege of taking part in some very difficult races, though Seek the Peek is a different challenge of its own. Initially, I signed-up to help support such a

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Grouse Grind to open this Friday! Hit the trail in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Grind For Kids program (North Vancouver) Just in time for the weekend, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that as per Metro Vancouver, the Grouse Grind will open for the 2015 hiking season on Friday, May 8th from 6:15 am until 7:00 pm.“With summer just around the corner, we are very excited

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Snowfall Accumulation Keeps Adding Up 11 cm in the last 12 hours This winter season just keeps getting better, and skiers and riders are rejoicing. As of 2:00pm on February 13th, Grouse Mountain has received 11 cm of fresh snow, for a total of 525 cm so far this season.Over the next few weeks there are a mix of weather systems expected, bouncing the freezing level around. Additional periods of

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have become used to so far. By this point in the season, we’re usually dreaming of our next bluebird day instead of anxiously crossing our fingers waiting for the snow to arrive in abundance. And don’t get us wrong. We’re always prepared to do our part. Last summer, our mountain operations crew did some great work on our runs to make it easier for us to open on less snow. When we opened (early

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Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Enthusiast Visit Outfitters for great items for the outdoorsiest kids and grown-ups on your list Outfitters is open until 10pm every day except December 24th (closing at 5:30pm that day). Haven’t quite landed on the perfect Christmas gift yet? There’s still time – we know you work best under pressure. With programs, gear and gift cards, Grouse Mountain

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down a steep and open mountainside. This image bears little resemblance to a typical hiking trail on the North Shore and there lies the problem.To get a snow avalanche, we need three things: a moderately steep slope, the right snow conditions and a trigger. 1) Most frequently, avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees or the equivalent of a blue or black diamond ski run. The beautiful

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for the upcoming winter season at affordable prices. Dates for this year’s sale have been extended to include the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Starting October 5th visitors can save 30 – 70% on great brands such as The North Face, Giro, Spy, Oakley, Anon, Columbia, and Salomon. Feature offers include: 50% off Anon googles and helmets* 40% off Arc’teryx apparel* 50% off children’s Smith

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Experience 24 Hours of Winter at Grouse Mountain Enjoy round-the-clock alpine activities at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) In celebration of all things winter, Grouse Mountain is thrilled to host its annual 24 Hours of Winter event taking place Saturday, February 6th through Sunday, February 7th at the Peak of Vancouver. “Started in preparation for the NBC Olympic broadcast in February

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We're working hard to prepare for winter! Our mountain operations team is gearing up for the snow season As we head into the final days of a fun-filled summer, the winter season may still seem like a looong way off. But here at the Peak of Vancouver, we’re already going full steam ahead as we gear up for the flaky white stuff to fall. The snow season is just around the corner…you’ll be

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