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Artists For Conservation Festival Starts This Weekend Join us Oct. 13-21 for the world's best wildlife and conservation art festival Fabulous fall activities continue up here at the Peak of Vancouver. Starting this Saturday and running until October 21, jump on the Skyride and come face to face with some of the world's best wildlife and nature art. The Artists for Conservation Festival is

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ranging from worrying that we would abandon her on the way up, to not having a bathroom on the trail and to finally saying that she wouldn't survive the climb because of the bears and cougars. I reassured her telling her we would walk at her pace, that we would listen to our bodies and rest when needed. We brought snacks, water and were prepared to take all day if we had to. I reassured her that the

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Winter Social Nights January 4th, 2008, North Vancouver-Looking for action on Wednesday nights? Head to Altitudes Bistro atop Grouse Mountain for Winter Social Nights. Strap on your snowshoes and hit the trails at the Peak of Vancouver, then head to Altitudes Bistro to recuperate and replenish. Prizes, food and drink specials abound while DJ D’Erico and DJ Kurt spin their talents on alternating

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the Vancouver premiere of Kurt Miller's 'The Movement' narrated by his father,  legendary ski filmmaker Warren Miller, and film icon Robert Redford. In addition, there will be a number of other great short films plus an informational session about the VASS yurt construction on Grouse Mountain, their fantastic programs and how you can volunteer with them this winter to make a difference here at the

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After School Zone Camps Get your kids off the couch and outside enjoying fresh mountain air. Now is the perfect time to get the kids off the couch in winter. Children aged 7 to 14 can learn skills and confidence on the slopes alongside friends under the guidance of Grouse Mountain’s experienced instructors on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. These 4-day Zone Camps run from 4

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feathered wildlife has also been busy and we've spotted the first young Robins out of their nest within the last week and some young barn swallows within their mud-nests. Just the other day we saw a pair of Dark-eyed Juncos feeding their young in a dense shrub near the Grizzly Bear Habitat. The shrub offers excellent protection from predators and if it weren't for spotting the adults entering the shrub

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this morning we found a large snow igloo big enough to hold a grizzly bear inside.  Here is Grinder doing a little more work to the interior while Coola watches from above: And here Coola naps by the entrance while Grinder scopes out the rest of the habitat: A few more shots of their work: Both bears are happy to be out of hibernation and the light snowfall that has been falling everyday only seems

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people and almost without exception they would look at me as if I had two heads. It is nonetheless a true story. I had set out one spring day to go for a hike on the ski slopes. By the time I got off the tram it was pouring rain which soon turned into a vertible deluge. I however was prepared for this, and donning my trusty waterproof poncho I set out. Before heading for the slopes though I took a

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Inner city youth benefit from new initiative Two-year program teaches skills and highlights healthy living. March 24, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – During the past month, 75 inner city youth have risen to new heights thanks to a tailored snowboarding program called Zero Ceiling at Grouse Mountain. The resort has partnered with Zero Ceiling and 2010 Legacies Now to provide this

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, there was so much to see and the hours spent were enjoyed immensely. A perfect Vancouver day, sunny, clear, the views of the city were spectacular. The Skyride up was exciting for all four of us, swinging while passing the towers delighted Hailee (the birthday girl), especially the second tower’s swing - like a ride in itself for her! I have to confess enjoying an ice cream was one of the first things

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