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hyperphagia to fatten up. In this state they are focused strictly on eating high calorie foods to bulk up for winter. Since early October they have put on a couple hundred pounds each.Next, we moved Grinder and Coola into their hibernation area and they began their bed making process. Our staff and volunteers provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches. The bears then proceeded to

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Winter Camouflage in use by Grouse Mountain Wildlife With snow now covering all of the terrain at Grouse Mountain, many of our winter wildlife inhabitants have changed colour to match the new white background.The two that stand out the most are the Snowshoe Hair (Lepus americanus) and the Ermine or Short-tailed Weasel (Mustela erminea).  We see these two quite often up here (and their tracks

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Zone If you haven’t already heard, we’re putting in a brand new multi-lane Sliding Zone for this winter. The team is hard at work prepping the area and is getting ready to start setting up the sliding lanes. Located just off the West side of the skating pond, it’s sure to be some crazy carpet fun for guests of all ages to enjoy. Light Walk Sneak-Peek Something magical is happening around Blue Grouse

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Introducing Tyto the Barn Owl - Our Wildlife Ambassador Last month we adopted Tyto, a male Barn Owl (Tyto alba), as our new Wildlife Ambassador.  Tyto was born at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (who run our Birds in Motion demonstrations) and comes to help educate our visitors and school children on owls and birds of prey.Barn Owls inhabit old trees and man-made roosts (such as barns) in the

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Grind For Good Put your Grinding to good use this summer The Grouse Grind officially opened last weekend. And while getting out on the Grind can do wonders for your fitness, the goodness need not stop there. Grouse Mountain has a Grind program or event that is sure to stimulate not just your cardiovascular heart, but also your charitable heart.Seek the Peak presented by Columbia Who’s afraid of

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BC's First Family Day The Peak of Vancouver will be buzzing and 50% off Grouse Mountain will be a hub of activity celebrating our province’s first ever Family Day on Monday February 11 with 50% off lift tickets and Alpine Experience admission tickets for BC residents. Guests are also invited to take part in a fun range of family friendly activities both on and off the slopes. Family Day at

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Salas still ‘King of the Grouse Grind’ Langley fireman comes close to breaking the record and raises $10,000 for Grind For Kids North Vancouver, October 30, 2010 – The reigning Grouse Grind record holder can rest easy knowing his time is still intact, but thirty-eight year-old Mike Miskulin still conquered the course to raise $10,000 for Grind For Kids, a charitable initiative benefitting the BC

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2009 World Police & Fire Games Results Best time posted by Northern Ireland fireman in 2009 World Police & Fire Games signature event.Grouse Grind Mountain Run draws 315 competitors from 14 countries. North Vancouver, August 5, 2009 – One of the world’s most famous trails, the Grouse Grind, crowned a new champion in the signature event of the 2009 World Police & Fire Games today

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Terry Fox Tour of Hope Terry Fox Tour of Hope arrives at Grouse Mountain North Vancouver, September 8, 2008 – Grouse Mountain is proud to host the original van that was an integral component of Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope. As part of a special nationwide tour, visitors to the Alpine Plaza this afternoon can view the 1980 Ford Econoline van that was Terry's home for 4 ½ months during his

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Dine "Up" Vancouver at the Peak January 16th to February 3rd is Dine Out Vancouver’s Annual opportunity to taste-drive some of the best restaurants in the city. The Peak of Vancouver’s Observatory Restaurant features a unique spin on the event as guests dine ‘up’ as well as ‘out’… January 2nd, 2008. North Vancouver, BC- Starting January 16th, and running until February 3rd, diners can enjoy a 3

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