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the corner I could hear so many people cheering. A group from training had been waiting for me and they were loud! Even though I was the last from our group to cross the finish line, I felt like I'd won and really I had. I'd finished!! And in 3:35! Just 5 minutes from my goal time!The support and excitement on that day from friends and the training group was incredible. I honestly can't tell you if

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honoured and excited at the opportunity to put together and lead the training program for the race last year. I knew how much this race means to people and what kind of challenge it represented for some. I also knew that it was my responsibility to guide, train and support all of those runners. It was going to be a hard 10 weeks, but that was also the reality of the race itself. The 2015 race came and

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peace both inside and outside the body. She travels through each practice with them as a guide honouring the human form and its connectedness to the spirit. Eryn has a way of sneaking up on her students…progressively building within each practice, and from one practice to the next, energy, focus, and strength. Extend your grasp. Chloe Labelle - July 19, 20 & 27Chloe has studied and taught yoga

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Looking For Slope Success in 2012? Oakley Park Jams kick off January 13. All those hours spent on the slopes at Grouse Mountain honing your skiing and riding skills might finally pay off this winter with the return of Oakley Park Jams. These mini competitions will be taking place in our Parks starting January 13 with prizes and kudos given out for the best skills in a special indoor post event

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24 Hours of Winter celebrates Olympics Experience around-the-clock alpine activities at Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The one-year anniversary of the most inspiring and anticipated event in British Columbia’s history will be celebrated for 24 consecutive hours at the Peak of Vancouver. Get ready to celebrate and play even more from February 12-13, in honour of the 2010

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one run along the power line trail and then back to our starting position at the dam. In all, we put in an honest 7km of long accents and descents. A high knee and forward foot drive while leaning into the mountain, head up, made the climb much more tolerable and allowed us to use the power and momentum to our advantage. Although there will not be much descending for Seek the Peak, the importance of

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Couple Take Fundraising To New Heights PAUL WALDIE The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Sep. 07 2012 Esther and Martin Kafer grew up in Switzerland and have been climbing mountains for more than 70 years. They met on a mountain top and spent their honeymoon in 1953 scaling the Matterhorn. The couple, now both in their 80s, moved to Canada in 1954, first settling in Kitimat, B.C, and later in

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will push that total up. Donations are also still being accepted online at seekthepeak.ca.“We are all inspired once again today, by everyone from the family of four tackling the course to honour the memory of the mom’s sister to the elite athletes pushing their way to the top,” added McLaughlin. “On behalf of Grouse Mountain, I would like to thank all our volunteers, racers and organizers for their

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over last year’s 523, with participants rising again this year to the physical challenges and embracing the fundraising focus.This year Grouse Mountain is honoured to welcome a new charity partner, the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds raised from Seek The Peak will go towards life-saving cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency. “Seek The Peak tests the fitness, stamina, and strength of

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and ensures that every Grind counts – twice!Grind For Kids has been honoured to have several outstanding adult ambassadors, but this is the first year a young ambassador has been named.“The campaign is about raising funds for the cardiology program,” says Stephen Forgacs of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We are so thrilled that Nickolas has accepted this title of Young Ambassador. He has a

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