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and spit!) and shortly thereafter they laid five eggs.  Both the male and the female took turns incubating the eggs and after approximately 14 days the eggs hatched!We then watched as the parents took turns bringing food in for the  young.  Baby birds are voracious eaters so it took a lot of effort and insect hunting on the parent's behalf to keep up with the demand from the young!After hatching

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bear proofing if you live in bear country - bears can be very ingenious when it comes to raiding feeders (see the photo above!). Please make sure to clean and refill your feeder often with a 1% bleach solution - this will kill any disease or bacteria that might be forming and prevent it from passing to other visiting birds. Instead of (or in addition to) maintaining a well placed bird feeder, you

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Seek the peak training: Pacers' Advice Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!A huge part of our training program and our race day team is our team of pacers. These folks know where

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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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, we might add) on November 15th, we were stoked for the season ahead. So much so, that whenever the snow did fall our Groomers did a whole lot with very little. Our amazing Mountain Operations team has reached deep into their bag of tricks this season harvesting snow, moving snow, tarping and trenching. If it allowed us to open terrain or keep terrain open, I guarantee you it’s been done and is

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known for its signature Zinfandel, Ravenswood's portofolio includes single vineyard designate wines, its country series wines and Vinters Blend bottlings. This special evening incorporates wine from different varietals and California growing areas.Ravenswood Wines will be paired with a menu created by The Observatory's Chef, Dennis Peckham. This is an evening for those who like big flavours, perfectly

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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain Steve - GMR Millwright Finishing up our series on the #Playmakers of Grouse Mountain we’ll take a look into the world of millwrights. More specifically, we’ll find out what it’s like to keep Grouse Mountain’s iconic Super Skyride running smoothly.  Meet Steve, part of the Lift Operations team and one of our millwrights responsible for maintaining both the Red and

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Dine Out Vancouver at The Observatory Join us Jan. 16-Feb. 1, 2015 Have you made your reservations for this year’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival? Grouse Mountain is pleased to offer two very special Dine Out experiences. The Observatory Restaurant is offering a special Dine Out Menu that includes tantalizing options like sumptuous albacore tuna carpaccio, wild salmon, and decadent white chocolate

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return to slumber.We like to think that it's the equivalent of the groundhog seeing his shadow! It must mean that more winter is ahead.Here's a short clip of a good stretching session by Grinder:https://vimeo.com/119507397

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Looking for a September Child Care Solution? Uncertainty remains as to whether public schools will be back in session come September. Looking for a just in case solution? Grouse Mountain has you covered. We’ve scheduled full-week camps in September with great themes like Art & Drama, Survival, Wildlife and First Nations Exploration. Grouse Mountain will keep your kids stimulated while

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