Search Results

#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain Mountain Operations Next in our #PlayMakers of #GrouseMountain series we’re going to introduce you to some members of our Mountain Operations. This dedicated team is out there working hard behind-the-scenes because they love making Grouse Mountain a great place for you to play! Everything from shoveling snow to hauling supplies, maintaining the Skating Pond and

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/playmakers-of-grouse-mountain-mountain-operations

twins are sometimes possible.  Bats have developed extra long finger bones which extend out into the wing and give structure to a thin membrane between them that allows the bat to fly.  If human fingers were proportionally as long they would extend down to our feet!Next time you are out for a walk, whether at home, or on Grouse Mountain, be sure to keep an eye on areas around bright lights to see if

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/october-is-bat-month

access to the Mountain Interchange Program - check out our Y2Play page for full details. We’ve still got some great spring skiing and riding to be had this season with more snow followed by sunny skies in the forecast this week. Early predictions for next season are looking epic. Purchase your Y2Play pass before they are gone and enjoy it all!Buy Y2Play Now

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/y2play-is-60-sold--2

continue to sleep a fair amount, gradually increasing their waking/active time over the next few weeks. If you are up on the Mountain be sure to stop by and see if they happen to be out and about!

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-embrace-spring-2016

, the birds enter a stage of rapid growth from nestling (mostly naked) to fledgling (all feathered) over the next three weeks.  Then it's time for practice flights!The birds left the nest just over a week ago now and have been practicing flying and building their strength for migration.Adult Barn swallows, even unrelated ones, help the young birds fly more easily and will even take turns providing

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/barn-swallows-fledge-and-prepare-to-migrate

strength. 3. General Strength With a Lower Body Focus – Feel the burn!Whilewe can’t neglect the rest of our body, the lower body is critical when it comes towinter fitness. Barrett notes that “to reach that next level of performance, you mustdevelop and maintain more strength in your legs. Squats, lunges and deadlifts are allgreat for building lower body strength. Cardio activities such as cycling and

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/get-winter-ready-snow-fit

purchase right through to the end of next season.This year’s Y2Play Passes have even greater value, featuring benefits such as one free Lift Ticket loaded to bring a friend, a food and beverage credit*, exclusive discounts on helmets, goggles and gloves and 10% off all food for the rest of this season and next. Click below to learn more.Y2Play Ski/Ride Camps Adventure Day Camps  *not applicable on Child

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/have-a-y2play-spring-break-staycation

Y2Play Update - Child & Senior Passes Senior Y2Play passes are 90% sold and Child Y2Play passes are 70% sold. The forecast for next season is epic – don’t miss out.Buy Now

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/y2play-2015-update-senior-and-child-passes-selling-out

Grouse Mt.Overall it was an incredible day for early May.  It bodes well for the rest of our monitoring season which lasts until early August.  This study is very important because there appears to be a general decline in hummingbird numbers due to deforestation and development along their traditional migratory routes.Please stop by our Hummingbird Garden in front of our Chalet next time you are up on

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/first-hummingbird-monitoring-session-of-2016

. Valid for the remainder of this season and all of next season, you could pay off a Y2Play Pass just skiing this Spring Break! As BC’s best value snowpass, Y2Play has an abundance of benefits including a complimentary snowshoe, skate and ski/board rental, access to our Mountain Interchange program providing discounts at partner resorts including Big White and Sun Peaks, discounts on food and beverage

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/y2play-bring-a-friend-for-free-day-march-17-2016