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Seek the Peak: Genevieve's story Learn why this Vancouverite is tackling the 16-km course 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? Seek the Peak is a great challenge to test your strength; it's a fundraiser for a great cause, so it makes it quite easy to want to participate. Moreover, Seek the Peak features one of the hardest challenges in Vancouver in the Grouse Grind. I feel that if

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Hibernation Continues as the Days Grow Longer Meanwhile the Bears are stirring more often... Well, after a lot of February snow, the longer days of March are upon us.  This also means that our 13th grizzly bear hibernation season on Grouse Mountain is drawing to a close.  I've been spending a lot more time watching the hibernation den camera (screen shot below) and observing Grinder and Coola

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even fruits and berries inside the pumpkins.  We then place them into the habitat and let Grinder and Coola have at them.They do not last for very long as the bears eagerly carve up their pumpkin treats using their powerful front claws and feast on the tasty items inside.  Of course, just like us, after a good meal who can't resist a good face wash!  Check out Grinder rinsing off below after his

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little ones (and their parents!) occupied and entertained is certainly top of mind. Here at Grouse Mountain, we like to make things as easy as possible, so below are a few mountaintop summer activities that are perfect for kids and kids at heart:1)  Check out our Summer of Small Wonders and learn all about honeybees, hummingbirds and other important pollinators.  Take a walk through The Hive Bee

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Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Enthusiast Visit Outfitters for great items for the outdoorsiest kids and grown-ups on your list Outfitters is open until 10pm every day except December 24th (closing at 5:30pm that day). Haven’t quite landed on the perfect Christmas gift yet? There’s still time – we know you work best under pressure. With programs, gear and gift cards, Grouse Mountain

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straight up a mountain?” but in order to work with the marketing team on initiatives involving the Grouse Grind I needed to find out for myself why people are so passionate about it! The day for my first Grouse Grind was set for Canada Day and along with a friend for support I started my first ascent early in the day. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. We got about 1/8th of the way and I

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the pond (see Grinder shaking dry below!).  The bears love entering their full summer habitat and often make right for the pond.  This weekend our daily Ranger Talks started at 10am, 11:30am, 2pm and 4pm.  If you would like to learn more about Grinder and Coola please be sure to stop by, listen to a talk and say hi to our staff.  They love to talk about the bears!Also, if you would like to learn

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Tyto the Barn Owl An ambassador and friend always... Tyto, our beloved owl ambassador, has sadly succumbed to a breathing disorder that may be related to the respiratory problem which initially brought him under our care two years ago. Tyto passed away quietly and comfortably last night immediately after a follow-up veterinary examination in the Wildlife Centre. He was being rechecked after

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-square foot pond – the only mountaintop skate pond in Vancouver – open this week, so stop by between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm daily for your winter fix. Hold hands on a romantic date, bring the kids up for some authentic winter fun or go solo and practice your triple axels (kidding). And as for that weather forecast, we’re looking at clear and cold conditions this week – perfect for the North Shore’s

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cool breeze and I could see more of Grouse Mountain and the area where the bears hibernate in the winter. Going up the mountain took 18 minutes and it was such great fun. Even though I was a bit nervous about the height, seeing the spectacular scenery was the best part of the ride.The walk from the chairlift to the Eye of the Wind was only a few minutes and there seemed to be tourist from all around

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