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Bears Stir Just a Little More Often
like the ground hog checking conditions on ground hog day)!We still have a 300 cm base of snow around the plateau of Grouse Mountain where the bear den is located - so that won't be going away anytime soon. We monitor the bears closely as we get into the end of March and early April and also watch weather conditions. When temperatures are staying high and the snow begins to melt quickly we know
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12th Annual VASS Cup Returns to Grouse Mountain on March 10th
students’ everyday lives; that’s really the most rewarding part.” In addition to a fun ski race, the VASS Cup also includes a sledge hockey demonstration, silent auction and an après celebration with awards and prizes. Donations to the silent auction are still being accepted.Funds raised through the VASS Cup make it possible to provide individuals with a disability access to the mountains, and to
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Winter Hummers
hummingbird watcher and feeder then there are a few things you can do to help make the winter months easier for these little creatures. The first thing is to maintain a feeder for them to drink nectar from. Hanging these in sheltered areas will help prevent wind or snow buildup and provide a respite while the birds are getting a drink. Please make sure to hang the feeders away from any fences or strong
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Seek the Peak Blog: Mental Preparation
enhancing your physical strength and ability. Visualize the course – train on it if you can; see yourself on it. Be aware of the more challenging sections when you know you’ll have to work harder. At the same time, visualize the parts where you know you can relax a bit more and catch your breath in order to tackle the next section. Set small goals throughout your training – make sure you reward yourself
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Grouse Mountain Named Best Local Tourist Attraction
Grouse Mountain Named Best Local Tourist Attraction Winner in Georgia Straight's 2017 Best of Vancouver Awards A huge thank you to everyone who voted in the Georgia Straight's 22nd annual Best of Vancouver awards. We're honoured to be voted 'Best Local Tourist Attraction' by you!The annual Best of Vancouver awards creates a portrait of Vancouver by asking readers to rate the best our City has to
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Help Out Those Winter Hummingbirds
wrapping a small heating pad around the jar of sugar water to keep it warm as well.Finally, providing a sheltered perch near the feeder (and away from any access from local cats) can be a nice addition to give the birds a sheltered resting point between feeds.If you see a bird perching for extended periods of time it is probably just resting and conserving energy. If approached it should fly off but
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Spring Stirrings
Spring Stirrings - Grizzly Bear Style With the end of March quickly approaching we are starting to get a lot of inquiries into the status of Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly bears! For now they are both still comfy and snuggled up in the bear den sleeping away most of the day.That being said, however, as the days are getting longer and temperatures overall warmer we are noticing more
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Great Options to Keep You Fashionably Sun Safe This Summer
+ fabric shields you from the harmful rays, while the strategically placed vents and wicking fabric keeps you cool and dry. 2.Outdoor Research Radar Pocket CapFunction lies at the heart of this street-styled cap. It shields you from the sun with UPF 50+ protection, keeps your brow dry with the TransAction™ headband, and stores away in your pocket with the help of the folding brim for when you’re enjoying
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Grouse Mountain Wildlife Update
she would be a calm and friendly ambassador. As our largest and heaviest owl she is an impressive visitor for educational groups or public talks. She has a double wide aviary and can be found spending the winter months flying around and practicing her new adult call that sounds like 'Who's awake, me toooooo!'. Blizzard - snowy owl Blizzard arrived here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge in 2014 after
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Bears Begin Winter Preparations
habitat and packing it away for the winter. If we were to leave it up the weight of the snow over the winter would destroy it. So from here on out the bears will be spending lots of time preparing their den for winter.This week we will be giving them lots of Pacific Silver-fir branches, which are their favourite for making into their hibernation bed. We give them a large pile and the bears do all of
