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Grinder and Coola Having Fun in the First Snow of the Season   This past weekend we received our first snowfall of the 2012 fall season here on Grouse Mountain. It started on Friday evening and has continued through the weekend and the early part of this week. As I write this it is still coming down.Grinder and Coola, our two grizzly bears, really enjoy the first snowfall of the year - in fact

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The Grouse Mountain App Is Here iPhone users, prepare yourself for a little bit of excitement. Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce the launch of our Grouse Mountain app. Available for free download at the App Store, the newly launched Grouse Mountain app provides cool features like run tracking, access to the webcam, lift and run status, alerts and more. Run tracking allows you to monitor

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Elan Demo Days Visit us March 22 & 23 to try out new gear Oooh, the allure of new gear. With Elan Demo Days you can try the latest and greatest and see if there is a ski or board that is just right for you. Elan will be on-Mountain, in front of the Chalet, March 22 and 23 between 9am and 4pm. Elan’s Amphibio is an all-mountain favourite you won’t want to miss!Elan Demo Days

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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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Vote For Your Favourite Golden Ticket Finalist Voting is open Mar. 18-27, 2013 Our $10,000 Golden Ticket contest entry period has closed and voting has begun. Congratulations to Paul, Gareth, Steph, Enzo and Sarah for making it to the final round! Also thanks to all the Y2Players who entered our biggest giveaway ever.Each of the five Golden Ticket finalists has starred in a short video making

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Grizzly Bear Interpretive Yurt Being Installed If you have recently visited the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife you probably saw our latest addition to the bear habitat - a large yurt building!Starting next spring this building will be a Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre and a centerpiece for our refuge.  Inside we will feature a coffee bar, research desk with multiple live camera

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Get Ready. Gear Up. Lately I’ve grown a little tired of the same old seawall run and all the trials and tribulations that come with it. You know the one: At every corner you’re avoiding some careless dog owner who’s allowed 20 feet of leash to be stretched out across the path, which will inevitably trip the sketchy muscle man going way too fast for his own good in his new inline skates. Don’t

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Vancouver's Best Patios With continuing summer sunshine it is prime time to get out and enjoy a patio experience. And as patios go, the view from Altitudes Bistro is unbeatable. With vantages of the Vancouver cityscape and across the Burrard inlet, kicking back and enjoying a meal or appies and a cool refreshing drink has never been more spectacular. The Vancouver Sun ranked Altitudes among its

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Just Breathe... Just Breathe… I’m still worried about my lungs being able to carry me through. I have all the faith in my muscles, however, pacing during my “race pace” jogs along the beach I find it hard to catch my breath. Am I too excited? Am I getting ahead of myself? When is it time to jump in with both feet and when is it time to let go? Reminds me of a quote by Henry Ellis, “All the art

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Thanks for a Fabulous Winter! A big thank you for helping to make it an unforgettable winter season. Grouse Mountain has officially concluded its skiing, riding and snowshoeing operations for the season. We are transitioning to summer operations, and will be honouring Y2Play passes until May 31, 2013. We’ve experienced fabulous snow conditions, breathtaking events and once again the guaranteed

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