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Join us for Grinder and Coola’s 21st Bear-thday Fun-draiser
Join us for Grinder and Coola’s 21st Bear-thday Fun-draiser Supporting Orphaned Grizzly Cub Rewilding (North Vancouver) Bear-y exciting news – Grouse Mountain’s resident Grizzly bears are turning 21! To celebrate,Grinder and Coola are hosting a Bear-thday Fun-draiser on Saturday, July 16th, in support of the Grizzly BearFoundation’s orphaned grizzly bear cub rewilding research – Project Rewild
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Bears Enter Upper Pond 2022
frolicking in the snow and going for a swim in their ponds which are still surrounded by snow! In fact, we often find the bears prefer the cooler and wetter temperatures and are definitely more active than on the warm days when naps in the shade are in order. VISIT THE BEARS Be sure to visit Grinder and Coola at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife which is about a five minute walk from the Skyride.If you
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Paragliding
must be signed before flight by passenger, or parent/legal guardian if under 19 yrs old Must be in good physical condition Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain 1.5 hours prior to your flight time. The Ultimate Flying Experience Tandem Paragliding offers flights launching from the Grouse Mountain Peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an elevation drop of 3,300 feet.Book Now YOUR FLIGHT INCLUDES
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Grouse Mountain Announces Summer 'On the Mountain' Series
Sunday throughout the summer starting July 3rd and ‘Trivia on the Mountain’ hosted by IQ2000 on select Monday nights at Altitudes Bistro. *The first Movies on the Mountain event has been postponed to Friday, July 22nd due to inclement weather.Movies on the Mountain Schedule •Friday, July 22nd – Ferris Buller’s Day Off (Rescheduled from July 15th)•Friday, July 29th – Austin Powers: International Man of
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Grouse Mountain Announces Summer ‘On the Mountain’ Series
performers every Sunday throughout the summer starting July 3rd and ‘Trivia on the Mountain’ hosted by IQ2000 on select Monday nights at Altitudes Bistro. *The first Movies on the Mountain event has been postponed to Friday, July 22nd due to inclement weather.Movies on the Mountain Schedule• Friday, July 22nd – Ferris Buller’s Day Off (Rescheduled from July 15th)•Friday, July 29th – Austin Powers
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Ornulf Johnsen
It was almost by accident that Ornulf Johnsen, one of the most influential figures in the history of our Ski School,ended up at Grouse Mountain. The outgoing Norwegian ski enthusiast came to the West Coast in 1965 tospend a year as the first Ski School Director at Whistler during the Mountain’s inaugural season. Following hisyear at Whistler, Johnsen had intended to return to Norway but before
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Bears Preparing for Winter
could still gain up to 50 more pounds before entering their winter slumber. Coola is just breaking 1000 pounds and Grinder is approaching 900.We've also been busy reducing the size of the bears' habitat as they move closer into and around their winter den. We take down the bears' 5 acre summer fence each year as Grouse Mountain regularly gets snowfalls that tower above any fence left standing and
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First Nations Programs
resolving of negative situations without doing harmBear Song - owned by Kwel-a-a-nexw (Willie), shows respect to this powerful creatureSnowbird Song - Sung by Willie's great grandmother, healing songOwl Song - an exit song, imparting peace, goodwill and positive feelings Stories Cedar Basket Story - learning, listening to one's elders, patience, friendship, sharing our own special gifts Seagull Story
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First Nations Programs
negative situations without doing harmBear Song - owned by Kwel-a-a-nexw (Willie), shows respect to this powerful creatureSnowbird Song - Sung by Willie's great grandmother, healing songOwl Song - an exit song, imparting peace, goodwill and positive feelings Stories Cedar Basket Story - learning, listening to one's elders, patience, friendship, sharing our own special gifts Seagull Story - sharing
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Bear Facts
and 800 lbs).The heaviest grizzly bear that people have ever come across weighed 680 kg (1,500 lbs)!Before their first hibernation in 2001, Grinder weighed 62 kg (137 lbs) and Coola weighed 78 kg (173 lbs). They lost about 1/3 of their body weight during hibernation, which is typical for grizzly bears.When full grown, Grinder is expected to weigh up to 318 kg (700 lbs) and Coola up to 364 kg (800
