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A history of giving Throughout our nearly 90-year history, Grouse Mountain has recognized the importance of cultivating the next generation of skiers and riders while working to ensure the mountain is accessible for all who wish to hit the slopes. Dating back to a time when mountain enthusiasts had to hike the mountain on foot to enjoy their favourite pastime, the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club

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Restart Plan beginning tomorrow (1 July), we have some operational updates: No restrictions on group/table size while dining at Lupins, The Rusty Rail, and Altitudes Bistro We are now accepting cash Masks are recommended in all indoor areas Masks will continue to be mandatory on the Skyride and advance reservations are still required. Masks will also be mandatory for the orientation portion of Mountain

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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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we have to take down the bear fence for the winter as the extreme amounts of snow we receive would damage or destroy it if left up while Grinder and Coola hibernate.  This means in the springtime we have to excavate the snow and re-setup the fence.  Having the smaller hibernation area allows Grinder and Coola to get out and stretch their legs while we work on their getting their full 5.5 acre

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Symphony Sundays at Grouse Mountain Enjoy music on the mountaintop August 16 & September 6 Enjoy sounds of the symphony on the mountaintop with special performances by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Take in the views from our outside Natural Amphitheater as you enjoy the live music.Sunday, September 6th - Sitka String Quartet Set 1: 12:30pm Set 2: 1:30pmbook mountain

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Grinder and Coola emerge from 20th Hibernation Longest Hibernation Today marks the end of the longest hibernation period yet at Grouse Mountain for our two resident Grizzly Bears - Grinder and Coola. They went into their den and sleeping chamber on November 10th, 2020 and emerged today on April 29th, 2021. This is a period of 170 days and beats the previous record of 153 days set in 2017

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Grinder and Coola Weigh In Grinder and Coola, our two resident bears, are doing well now that they have emerged from their 2019/2020 hibernation on April 21st after a 144 day winter dormancy period.  On the day they emerged both bears were too excited to sit still on our weigh scale but since then we have started their daily routine of sitting for wildlife staff to record their weight.  Grinder

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interactive partner activations. This year’s event features a cash purse for both male and female top finishers. •1st place: $1500 •2nd place: $750 •3rd place: $250 In addition, a course record incentive has generously been provided by the event’s title sponsor, VPG Realty Inc. An additional $2,500 will be awarded to the top male and female finishers should they break the current course records (Male: 25:01

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- 5pmSunday, October 11 9am - 5pmLocationOutfitters & Main floor of the ChaletIn order to ensure everyone’s safety we will be limiting capacity at the sale and masks or face coverings will be required while shopping.Special OfferWith a purchase of $150* or more, receive a full priced free ticket for future use.*Pre-tax amount

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-Fir Branches supplied by caretakers.  This date of November 10th marks the earliest entrance into their winter dormancy here at Grouse Mountain - beating out the previous record of November 16th back in 2015.  We hope this bodes well for an early and long ski season!If you'd like to follow along with Grinder and Coola's winter snooze you can do so by checking out the infrared camera mounted inside

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