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owls are nocturnal which means they are awake and hunt during the night. Conservation? In British Columba, Barn owls are a species of special concern. This means they are considered at risk, but not imminently endangered. Their main threat is from loss of habitat from farm land converting to housing or high-intensity greenhouse farming. A secondary threat is the use of pesticides (especially

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ages and abilities 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

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14th Annual Seek the Peak Hits the Trail June 25th Racers make the climb in support of the BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Grouse Mountain is excited to announce that the 14th annual Seek the Peak hits the trail on Sunday, June 25th. With every upward step, valuable funds will be raised for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. The awe-inspiring

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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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Almost 700 Participants Make the Climb at the 16th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Perfect conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the 16th annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. This year’s event saw almost 700 participants take on the 13

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Summer Season Kicks-off at Grouse Mountain this Weekend Summer favourites return to the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) As the unofficial start to summer, the May long-weekend also signals the launch of Grouse Mountain’s summer activities. Beginning this Saturday guests can once again enjoy seasonal favourites like the World Famous Lumberjack Show®, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion®

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Winter dormancy 2018/19 continues Just an update on Grinder and Coola's 2018/2019 dormancy period - all is going well and the boys continue to sleep most of the cold and snowy days away.We do see them get up from time to time on their infrared camera (see screen capture below!) as they stretch their muscles and check conditions outside of their sleeping chamber.What Grinder and Coola are going

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far away. This often gets them into trouble with the local human populations - please remember to keep your house and yard bear safe if you live anywhere near a forest in BC! American Pine Marten The American Pine Marten (Martes americana) is perhaps one of more vicious wild animals on Grouse Mountain. It is a member of the Mustelidae family, with such distinguished members such as badgers, mink

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patroller check out Robyn’s 5 must-do warm up moves that get you ready for all those powder turns ahead. 1.Upper Back / chest openingStand with feet hip width distance apart. Interlace fingers in front of you and press palms away. Breathe into your upper back. Clasp hands behind the sacrum, palms together if possible. Gently press palms down and slightly away as you reach shoulder blades toward one

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lbs over his summer weight of 800lbs!  Grinder weighs in at 928lbs.  We recently reduced their habitat down to their hibernation area only.  This assists us in packing away their larger summer fence for the winter so it doesn't get destroyed by the snow and also shows the bears that it is time to build their bed in the den!We have supplied the bears with cut Amabilis Fir (Pacific Silver-Fir

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