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Bears Enter Summer habitat for 2020 Season let the exploration begin! On May 8th our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, entered their large summer habitat earlier than previous seasons.  The bears, awake and out of hibernation since April 21st, welcomed the opportunity to explore their familiar habitat and to play in the large mounds of snow that are still present.The new habitat includes

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like the ground hog checking conditions on ground hog day)!We still have a 300 cm base of snow around the plateau of Grouse Mountain where the bear den is located - so that won't be going away anytime soon.  We monitor the bears closely as we get into the end of March and early April and also watch weather conditions.  When temperatures are staying high and the snow begins to melt quickly we know

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ages to take on the iconic trail, known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, in an effort to set a new record, beat their own best Grind time, or simply complete their first hike to the Peak of Vancouver. After completing their hike up the Grouse Grind®, participants are encouraged to join in the fun at the post-race celebration in the Mountaintop Plaza. Festivities will include award presentations, a

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breast cancer. The awe-inspiring 4,100ft climb from Ambleside Park to the Peak of Grouse Mountain tests participants’ fitness, stamina and overall mental toughness. Racers can face the 13km course alone or tackle it with a team splitting up the legs including the famous Grouse Grind®. Once across the finish line the celebration begins with a variety of activities including award presentations taking

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students’ everyday lives; that’s really the most rewarding part.” In addition to a fun ski race, the VASS Cup also includes a sledge hockey demonstration, silent auction and an après celebration with awards and prizes. Donations to the silent auction are still being accepted.Funds raised through the VASS Cup make it possible to provide individuals with a disability access to the mountains, and to

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hummingbird watcher and feeder then there are a few things you can do to help make the winter months easier for these little creatures.  The first thing is to maintain a feeder for them to drink nectar from. Hanging these in sheltered areas will help prevent wind or snow buildup and provide a respite while the birds are getting a drink. Please make sure to hang the feeders away from any fences or strong

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enhancing your physical strength and ability. Visualize the course – train on it if you can; see yourself on it. Be aware of the more challenging sections when you know you’ll have to work harder. At the same time, visualize the parts where you know you can relax a bit more and catch your breath in order to tackle the next section. Set small goals throughout your training – make sure you reward yourself

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Grouse Mountain Named Best Local Tourist Attraction Winner in Georgia Straight's 2017 Best of Vancouver Awards A huge thank you to everyone who voted in the Georgia Straight's 22nd annual Best of Vancouver awards. We're honoured to be voted 'Best Local Tourist Attraction' by you!The annual Best of Vancouver awards creates a portrait of Vancouver by asking readers to rate the best our City has to

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wrapping a small heating pad around the jar of sugar water to keep it warm as well.Finally, providing a sheltered perch near the feeder (and away from any access from local cats) can be a nice addition to give the birds a sheltered resting point between feeds.If you see a bird perching for extended periods of time it is probably just resting and conserving energy.  If approached it should fly off but

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Spring Stirrings - Grizzly Bear Style With the end of March quickly approaching we are starting to get a lot of inquiries into the status of Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly bears!  For now they are both still comfy and snuggled up in the bear den sleeping away most of the day.That being said, however, as the days are getting longer and temperatures overall warmer we are noticing more

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