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Young Barn Swallows have now Fledged Getting Ready to Migrate! A little while ago we brought news that our Barn Swallow Web Camera was not going to work as planned this year.  This was because instead of using the nest that the camera was focused on, the Barn Swallows decided to literally 'nest on camera' and built a nest right on top of our webcam!!!They built the nest really quickly (out of mud

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the next while, emulating the experience in the wild, where Grizzly bears gradually increase their footprint within a territory. The now 17 year old Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola originally came to Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife in 2001 when they were rescued after being orphaned during separate incidents in Bella Coola and Invermere. The bears are an important part of the

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are often left on their own while Mom forages during the day.  You can encounter the deer lying in tall grass, or other camouflaged areas of the woods and while they might seem like they need help it's important that you do not touch.  Baby deer are placed in their hunker down spots by their mother who pick an appropriate location to leave them.  They are also born with minimal scent to help protect

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activity on our hibernation bear camera.Recently the bears have been seen rolling around, remaking the bed, doing some stretching and overall spending more time out of the sleeping chamber and into the larger front-area of the den.  Our Wildlife Rangers have even seen them poking their heads out to see what we are up to with our daily checks (see the photo below!).  Since we are observing this activity

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lot. As we look toward the remainder of the week and into next week, we do expect to see additional snowfall", says Grant Wahl, Director of Mountain Operations.The forecast for this winter looks very favourable for skiers and riders. La Niña  is the dominant system, and La Niña seasons have typically meant colder than average temperatures and abundant snowfall.Last year Grouse Mountain came very

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Register Your Child for Pro D Day Fun Upcoming Pro D Day Adventure Camps Looking for a fun day for your child during the upcoming Pro D Day? We have Adventure Camps for kids aged 5-12 to provide care, fun and learning. Camps are available on April 27, May 4 and May 15 – as well as dates in June. Activities are outdoor-focused, exposing campers to the alpine mountain environment and animals in

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What's New For Next Season Latest Trends from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show A few of our retail team have just returned from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, Colorado where they checked out the latest and greatest coming down the pipe in the Snow Industry. For the first time in nearly 30 years the outdoor and snow industries came together at this mega show. There were a few key

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School's in at Grouse Mountain Summer Camps start June 16, 2014 Just as we have been over the past few weeks, Grouse Mountain is offering Adventure Camps as a great solution for parents seeking a child care solution during the upcoming job action. Our Summer Camps will be available from June 16 through August 29. At Grouse Mountain we welcome kids to our natural playground everyday – for field

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indoor activities in the Chalet. 3.Outdoor Research Activeice Sun SleevesFor anyone who’s spending prolonged periods of time in the sun, sun sleeves are a must have. Outdoor Research’s Activeice Sun Sleeves offer great protection. The ActiveIce™ fabric technology uses xylitol crystals to actually cool you as the fabric wicks away sweat. 4.UV Buff Aquatic Camo – UV CoolmaxBuffs are the ultimate

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event was a chance to celebrate personal achievement as well as team camaraderie, all while raising important funds for BC Children’s Hospital.” As the showcase event of the Grouse Grind® season, the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind® Mountain Run draws hundreds of participants of all ages and abilities each year. From elite mountain runners to leisurely hikers, the event is inclusive of every age and fitness

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