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How I Came to Be Ready for Seek the Peak... "Oh how the times have changed." In the beginning.Two and a half years ago, while tipping the scale at just over the 230lbs. mark, the mere thought of jogging around the block (never mind running) would leave me short of breath. Now, when I heard of the opportunity to conquer a run from the ocean to the peak of Vancouver, a feeling of excitement seems

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Just Breathe... Just Breathe… I’m still worried about my lungs being able to carry me through. I have all the faith in my muscles, however, pacing during my “race pace” jogs along the beach I find it hard to catch my breath. Am I too excited? Am I getting ahead of myself? When is it time to jump in with both feet and when is it time to let go? Reminds me of a quote by Henry Ellis, “All the art

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Spring Skiing Continues You heard us right…Grouse Mountain is extending its season. Grouse Mountain will be open for skiing and riding through April 28, and then again for the weekends of May 3,4 and 5. Grouse Mountain proves again to have the longest season on the North Shore. With sunny skies in the forecast, you’ll want to break out the sunglasses and sunscreen to enjoy the fabulous spring

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Meet Your Goals... Then Celebrate Friends and family can often be the best motivators for getting out there and staying active... When I woke up last Monday morning, the typical tokens of a post 21km run were right there to greet me with open arms.From sore knees to tight muscles and not to mention the sideways headache from all the celebratory barley pops consumed after the race. With all that

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Baby Steller's Jays Learn how to Forage on Grouse Mountain It's hard to believe it's almost July!  It's finally starting to feel like summer up here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The wolves are in their sleek summer coats, the bears are lounging around their entire 5.5 acre habitat and the Bird's in Motion team is flying their raptors every day.In addition to our work

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training schedule PDF here.If you haven't yet registered for Seek the Peak, click here. Once registered, our weekly training clinics are free for you to attend.Now meet the trainers... Jenn Mar Jenn's mission is to support and inspire others to live healthy, joyful and extraordinary lives. She has been passionately developing and instructing both road and trail clinics of all levels with North Shore

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A struggle, a reminder and a cause... How my friend’s struggle with breast cancer reminded me of what is important in life. In early February I found myself in a position I thought I would never be in again, needing a reminder of what is important in life. After spending the afternoon with my friend Michelle, I sat down and wrote a note to all the women in my life. To the women in my life…I am

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The Results Are In! On June 17, 2012, Hundreds Came Together For the 9th Annual Seek the Peak Relay This morning, alongside the beach and skyline of Downtown Vancouver over 525 participants, gathered at the Ambleside Park start line to tackle breast cancer and a 16 kilometer race to the Peak of Grouse Mountain. Over 35 relay teams and 383 individuals endured a fun but challenging 4,100 feet of

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The North Shore's Longest Winter Season Just Got Even Longer (April 27, 2012) Winter continues at The Peak of Vancouver with a new tube park!  NOTE: As of June 2012, the Tube Park is not available.Mother Nature did not disappoint this winter at the Peak of Vancouver delivering over 11 meters of snow to Grouse Mountain during the course of the season. With an impressive base still on the slopes

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Thank You for Another Phenomenal Winter A big thank you to one and all for an unforgettable winter season. The past few months were marked with amazing snow conditions, breathtaking events and once again the guaranteed longest season on the North Shore. We look forward to welcoming you back during the summer months with a wide range of activities and experiences to keep you entertained and

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