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Weekend Full of the White Stuff Forecasters predict over 50cm of fresh snow! Spring hasn't quite sprung yet which is great news for winter sport enthusiasts. Mother Nature is set to deliver another bucket-full of snow this weekend to the slopes here at Grouse Mountain. Forecasters are predicting over 50cm of the white stuff will fall adding to the already phenomenal amount of snow we received

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, preparing you for race day. The length of a taper depends on the length of a race, though it is generally understood that a half-marathon taper should be two weeks in length. For comparison sake, we can compare Seek the Peak to a half-marathon. Start Dropping the Miles You know the saying, “less is more”? That rings true during your taper. Many runners drop their mileage by 50% in the final week leading

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body enough time to digest. Hydrate. I usually start consciously hydrating 48 hours before race day. On race day, have 500ml of water during warm-up.Warm-up. This will be my 6th year competing in the Grouse Grind Mountain Run. Usually I do a warm-up Grouse Grind before the race. However, this year I will be doing something different and running laps of the parking lot prior to the race.Good luck

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Stuffing 1/2 lb (250g) merguez sausages (approximately 4 pieces) 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL) olive oil 1 white onion, finely diced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic,minced 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika 1/4 cup (60 mL) Pernod 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (60 mL) bread crumbs 1/3 cup (75 mL) scallop mousse (see above) 1 lobster, cooked, meat removed, and patted dry 1/2 bunch of flat leaf

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, crushed 1 spring fresh thyme 5 black pepper corns 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500 mL) red wine 1 cup (250 mL) port 1 cup (250 mL) Madeira 2 cups (500 mL) demi glace (freshly made demi-glace from a quality vendor is ideal) Place the shallots and crush garlic into a pot. Add the thyme, peppercorns, bay leaf and red wine. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the port and Madeira. Simmer and further reduce until the

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brief talk on hydration and the importance of a proper warm-up before training. Here is a little recap for those who missed it.  Hydration: It is best to hydrate consistently throughout the day rather than packing/consuming a lot of water only during your training. This means consuming about 2-3L of water per day. A standard water bottle is 500-750ml, so keep one nearby, and fill and drink it 4x per

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The Slopes Will Be Buzzing On B.C.’s First Family Day Grouse Mountain Guarantees a Weekend Jam Packed Full of Family Orientated Fun Thursday January 24, 2013, North Vancouver, B.C. – British Columbia’s first ever Family Day is guaranteed to be an exciting celebration of quality family fun as well as savings for parents and kids at the Peak of Vancouver. Grouse Mountain will be offering 50% off

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/16 Pass at our 2014/15 prices.So with that in mind, we present to you, in no particular order, the first five of our top ten reasons for why an Annual Local’s Pass will take your life to new heights while getting you outside all year long to enjoy the activities you love:10) You can bring friends: With an Annual Local’s Pass, you can bring a buddy or two and receive 50% off Alpine Experience

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win today. I recommend all Grouse Grinders take part in this race as it truly encourages you to push yourself harder and better your Grind time". Over 500 ambitious hikers took on the challenge of the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run now in its 22nd year with race participants ranging in age from 6 to 78. From elite athletes to amateur competitors, most entrants try to beat their best

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-January 1. Each baker will be paired with a sponsor and collaborate on the gingerbread house design.  Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes: 1st Place $1000 Grouse Mountain Gift Card or cash2nd Place $500 Grouse Mountain Gift Card or cash3rd Place $250 Grouse Mountain Gift Card or cashBakers will also receive potential exposure through a variety of

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