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lbs over his summer weight of 800lbs!  Grinder weighs in at 928lbs.  We recently reduced their habitat down to their hibernation area only.  This assists us in packing away their larger summer fence for the winter so it doesn't get destroyed by the snow and also shows the bears that it is time to build their bed in the den!We have supplied the bears with cut Amabilis Fir (Pacific Silver-Fir

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-horned Owls are impressive sized owls who imprint well and make for great ambassadors. These owls are a native species that lives and breeds on top of Grouse Mountain. They can be found in forests and open farmland nesting in stick nests and open snags. You can listen for their low but resounding hooting call that sounds like "Who's Awake? Me Too!" Owl Discovery lunch If you are interested in

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'Tis The Season For Giving At this time of year, its hard not to get caught up in the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With Christmas just around the corner shopping is certainly top of mind for many and with lots of amazing deals to choose from its easy to get carried away.Today marks the 6th anniversary of Giving Tuesday.GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering

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Summer Favourites Return to Grouse Mountain Summer season launches this weekend at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Coinciding with the long awaited arrival of warm sunny weather, Grouse Mountain is thrilled to kick-off summer season at the Peak of Vancouver. Starting this Saturday guests can enjoy summer favourites like our World Famous Lumberjack Show and the awe-inspiring Birds in

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. They complement each other beautifully. Running, as freeing as it can feel, can be demanding on the body, nervous system and joints from repetitive action. With running and in life, we make goals and projects to constantly improve on. Yoga helps you to become aware of your body, mind and breath, which can awaken you to the possibility of change. With yoga, you are practicing taking a step back, even

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Get Fit for Skiing and Riding Skiing and riding isn’t far away, and now’s the time to get fit! A fitness regime is key to getting the most out of the season. Pre-season prep means you’ll hit the slopes with gusto - feeling great on the snow, and making yourself less vulnerable to injury. We connected with one of Grouse Mountain’s ski pros, Adam, to get his top tips for efficient snow season

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. Plus, you have a chance to win great prizes! Prizes: A combination of public votes and celebrity judges will determine the top three winners in the professional, amateur, and 18 and under categories, and they will be awarded the following prizes: 1st Place Professional Category - $1,000 Grouse Mountain Gift Card or $750 cash 2nd Place Professional Category - $500 Grouse Mountain Gift Card or $375

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of training.Seek the Peak 2017 – It’s May and the race is 5 weeks away! As I look up from my house to the Peak of Grouse Mountain, I can’t help but be in awe of how majestic those mountains look, even more so with all the snow they still have on them! I’ve hiked up the BCMC trail a few times in the last couple of weeks to get a sense of the amount of snow left, and let’s just say that it’s no

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that if something should happen, rescue crews have reliable information on where to begin a search if necessary.2. Do Your ResearchHaving a little bit of knowledge is huge. Knowing where a trail goes and what the possible risks are along that trail are incredibly important things to be aware of before you head out. Staying within your limits is also important. There can be a lot of pressure to try

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Over 700 Participants Make the Climb for the 15th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Sunshine and blue skies greeted racers this morning as they set out for the annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring 1,250 metre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. Now in its 15th year, the event saw over 700

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