Search Results

Seek the Peak:  Caity's story Learn why this runner travels a great distance to face the challenge 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? This year, I am getting involved in Seek the Peak as a way to celebrate. That is, celebrating the health that I have, and that my mom and aunt have. If I can use my health to raise money in the hopes that it brings health to others, why wouldn't I

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-caitys-story

Training advice from our most committed Grouse Grinders The Clearly.ca Grouse Grind Mountain RunSunday, September 13th  Leading up to the 25th-annual Grouse Grind Mountain Run, we've asked our most committed, most enthusiastic Grouse Grinders to give us some of their best advice when it comes to conquering the Grouse Grind:Atessa Marashi:Atessa Marashi was our top female finisher at the Multi

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/ggmr25-advice-from-our-top-grouse-grinders

consecutive Grinds on Saturday morning. Attempting to nearly replicate the duration and climb of Seek the Peak, we thought this would be a great way to celebrate Metro Vancouver’s announcement to officially open the gates. Surprisingly, Grind 2 was much easier than Grind 1. Funny how that works, right? With the body already warm and loose, we didn’t face the typical 5-10 minute adjustment your body makes

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-nicoles-training-diary-week-5

with it!Also, try to eat some vegetables during the process, because your diet will start to consist of gingerbread scraps and candy canes... at least ours did.Want to start your own team and join the challenge for a chance to win $1,000? Check out more details here and sign up today!Each gingerbread house will be judged based on creativity and overall design and the top three will be awarded the

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/sos-childrens-gingerbread-village-winner-interview

in mid-May, we undertook a preventative mountaintop watering program since green foliage acts as a natural fire break. You should know that we draw from our own private water source and do not draw off any municipal water sources. While useful during the winter, we’ve also put our 37-gun snowmaking system to work as it can provide water to the majority of Grouse Mountain property. In the event

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/were-doing-our-part-to-help-prevent-forest-fires

snowshoe trek, meet Cleo (our resident Barn Owl) and much more! This year, we have camps available for children and youth ages 5 through 16. A Y2Play pass ups the affordability so be sure to get yours to take advantage of the 10% member's discount. Spring Break CampsIf hitting the slopes is more your child’s style, a Spring Break Zone Camp is the perfect opportunity to brush up on those skiing/riding

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/register-your-child-in-a-spring-break-camp

This Day in History - July 13, 1954 In 1951, Grouse Mountain put in a chairlift to whisk skiers from the base of the mountain to the Grouse chalet. The chalet was owned by the Cromie family, which owned The Vancouver Sun, and the paper often carried ads promoting the chalet, the chairlift, and the free skiing lessons The Sun offered to its readers. In the summer, Grouse would lure the masses up

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/in-the-news-a-day-in-history-july-13-1954

. Starting July 2, the camps will run Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm during all nine weeks of summer. Parents are able to book a full 5-day package or specific individual days. Only a short 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver, kids will dive into the wilderness playground that is right here in their own backyard. Grouse Mountain's professional adventure team's mission is to support non-stop fun

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/summer-camps-come-alive-at-the-peak-of-vancouver

Victoria Duffield Headlines Whistler Water One Climb 2014 The 2014 Whistler Water One Climb is coming up on Saturday, June 14 and we are so excited about this incredible, fun-filled event…all in an effort to raise funds for clean water in Kenya!What makes climbing the Grouse Grind and raising funds even more amazing? How about pop star Victoria Duffield! She will be there to power you up the

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/victoria-duffield-headlines-our-whistler-water-one-climb

June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top.  These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary.  They may

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/june-beetles-in-july