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, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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. 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

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half weeks old. So anytime in the next week they may begin their journey out into the world.  As it is our Summer of Flight we're quite keen to see these young birds take their first flight of their lives.  We will be watching and hopefully observe when that happens!

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Y2Play Is Back! Y2Play Is Now on SaleGrouse Mountain is excited to announce the launch of our annual season’s snowpass campaign – Y2Play. Y2Play passes are now on sale online, by telephone or in-person at Grouse Mountain - and the timing is perfect with the incredible recent snowfall! With a Y2Play Pass you can start skiing and riding now, and continue through all of next season. Conditions are

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next season is epic, don’t miss out. Purchase your Y2Play pass before they are gone. Buy Now

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grey winter and the local pollinators will appreciate the extra food source.  When we mow the Dandelions down or pluck them out we just make it harder on them as travel between food sources increases.  The more we leave, the easier life becomes for the pollinators and therefore more will be around into the summer to help other plants along.So please join us in celebrating the Dandelion and next time

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