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Avian Predators Practicing Young Sharp-shinned Hawks Learn to Hunt I was woken this morning by a high-pitched chirping bird call and upon further investigation I discovered that a pair of young Sharp-shinned Hawks, or Sharpies as they are affectionately referred to, were practicing their hunting outside the Wildlife Centre here on Grouse Mountain.  Their chirps seemed to be out of frustration at

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Official "Grinder" You aren't an official Vancouverite until your first Grind The past three weeks have flown by there at Grouse Mountain and I have had the privilege so far of experiencing almost all of the experience on offer including; a helicopter tour from Blackcomb Aviation, the Eye of the Wind, the magnificent view from the Skyride, feeding the bears and wolves, ziplining and of course

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Meet the Ambassadors Round Two... With the help of Columbia Sportswear we have launched our first year of the Grouse Grind Ambassadors program. We asked out to the Grind community, "Why do you Grind?" and were sent responses of every kind. Inspirational, recreational, charitable, you name it. With all these great responses, we were tasked to select only ten Ambassadors. Our new Grind Ambassadors

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Munday Alpine Park Is Open The 2012/13 snowshoe season has begun Today, Grouse Mountain opened Blue Grouse Loop and the lower portion of Whistler Water Way to snowshoeing. With more snow in the forecast, we expect additional terrain to be available soon. Blue Grouse Lake is a serene paradise with gentle terrain perfect for getting those snowshoe-legs back, or for those new to the sport

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ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run. The elite men’s category was the one to watch with Sebastian Salas and other elite mountain runners going head to head in an effort to beat Salas’ official Grouse Grind record of 25:01. Sebastian managed to hold off the competition and seize victory for the fifth year in a row with a impressive fast time of 27:04. In the women’s elite Stephanie Hamilton of Vancouver

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Thrill a Skier or Rider this Christmas Multi-day snow packs are the perfect something for the snow lover on your list It's gift giving made easy. Grouse Mountain's 5- and 10-day Snow Packs are a great way to ensure that snow enthusiast on your list gets out to enjoy the Mountain this season. Multi-Day Snow Packs provide both flexibility and savings. With a 5-day Snow Pack you'll save more than 10

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Bird's Eye View An Unforgettable Experience It was the second day of my internship and I arrived not knowing what the day was going to consist of. I walked into the office and my boss, notified me that we are going to a photo shoot today for Shaw TV for a segment on Blackcomb Aviation’s Helitours that will be shown on the television show The Express. I was excited because I had never been to a

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Artists For Conservation Festival Returns To Grouse Mountain The second annual AFC Festival takes place October 13 to 21, 2012 at the Peak of Vancouver Starting October 13 2012, Grouse Mountain is pleased to once again play host to the Artists for Conservation Festival (AFC) bringing the world’s leading conservation- themed exhibit of original nature and wildlife art to the Peak of Vancouver. The

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the Ascent for Alzheimer's fundraising initiative in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Vancouver couple, who are a part of the 2012 Ascent for Alzheimer's team, captured the hearts of many British Columbians as they raised more than $24,000 for the cause. This helped to bring the overall total fundraising to $310,000 ($210,000 from Ascent for Alzheimer's and $100,000 from a new companion

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The Peak of Christmas Starts This Saturday! Sleigh bells ring, choirs sing! Beginning this Saturday, Grouse Mountain celebrates the magic of snow as part of our annual Peak of Christmas festivities. Bring your family to Santa's Workshop, meet our reindeer Prancer, participate in snow-themed activities in our Peak Chalet, visit the Theatre in the Sky to enjoy classic Christmas movies, and

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