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remember it well, he used to make me run the stairs at the soccer stadium with ankle weights many years ago). But this time, he had an entirely different type of torture in store for me. Well, that was... neat.It felt like I had entered a piece of untouched nature, the kind Vancouver is known for. As we disappeared into an opening that was engulfed in trees, with the sound of running water from the creek

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Grouse Grind. Grouse Mountain has translated the intensity and accomplishment of the Grouse Grind into a new winter experience, and the Snowshoe Grind promises to keep people of all ages fit. Starting at the relocated Grouse Grind timer, outside the Chalet adjacent the Skyride ramp and just southwest of the skate pond, the Snowshoe Grind is the perfect way to keep the hiking season going all year long

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simply a "must-do" activity for a North-Vancouverite.  I quickly got hooked and found it to be a great way to get back in shape after years of doing no sport at all. I love the Grind because I prefer training with other people: being surrounded by so many friendly and athletic people is such a great source of motivation. I also have to admit that I am a bit competitive and, on busy days, all the hikers

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weekends, guests can also listen to joyful music performed by Checo & the Sweet Soul Gospel Choir as they get everyone into the holiday spirit. Relaxing by the fire for a meal with friends and family at Altitudes Bistro is encouraged and reservations are also being taken for Grouse Mountain’s popular Breakfast With Santa and Christmas Lunches at The Observatory. The 86th winter season is underway at

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is proud to have been able to share data with bear researchers across North America. Devin Manky, Wildlife Manager explains that they know when the bears are ready to emerge “when it gets warmer and the days become longer they gradually start to rouse more often and this increase of activity indicates they are ready to look for food. As in the wild, their food source is expanded”. The Refuge for

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the whole time,” says Salas. “I have been doing some altitude training in South America this summer and this is an amazing achievement for me.” Leanne Johnston claimed the title of fastest woman on the course clocking 31:39. Johnston, the reigning female record holder (time of 31:04 also set in 2007), claims a stunning fourth title in as many years with her win today. Hon. Kevin Falcon, BC Health

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deep as 15 metres. Wind Turbine Blade Transportation: The most logistically complex task was the transportation of the three 37.3 metre long blades which journeyed via freighter from Europe to the South Surrey Docks. The blades were transferred to barge and tugged to Indian Arm. Finally, a giant Sky Crane helicopter air-lifted the blades to the Peak of Grouse Mountain. Tower Section Transportation

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concrete foundation is installed on bedrock and has 15-metre-deep anchors. The various elements of The Eye of the Wind project were sourced from nine countries, spanning four continents. The turbine built in collaboration between Grouse Mountain and Italy’s Leitwind Technology. Leitwind is part of Leitner Technologies, a company that has been synonymous with high-performance technology of ropeways and

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short detour down the path to the west of the chalet onto the grassy area just below where the trams dock. Having stood there for only a moment the infamous coins started falling. They were landing on the grass all around me. Understandably my first thought was what the ...? Then I looked up. The source of my windfall was all to apparent. On the peak of the roof of the building where the trams dock

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