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program to inner city youth over the next two years. As Grouse Mountain continues to experience the best snow conditions of the season, the students are learning new skills and a new activity that promote greater personal well-being.  “Helping inner city youth develop new skills improves the youth and our community as a whole,” says Snow School director Toby Barrett. “We can all do more in our

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The Grouse Grind App We’re celebrating! Whether you’re a Grouse Grind Lover or Download Diva, you’ll be excited to know that Grouse Mountain now has an iPhone app for the Grouse Grind. Powered by Finger Food Studios, this new app uses GPS technology to track your progress and time. You can also check your stats, earn badges and more! It is available for free download at the App store. Join us

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Water One Climb partners.“We are so pleased with the outpouring of support for Whistler Water One Climb,” said Grouse Mountain and Whistler Water president Stuart McLaughlin. "For the third year in a row, One Climb participants have outdone themselves. Their generosity has helped provide the Kenyan community of Kipsongol with a lifetime of clean water, while sparing women and young girls the

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Artists for Conservation Education Program Less than 30 spots remain It’s a rare opportunity for teachers and students alike. In an age where the fragility of our ecosystem is at the forefront of dinner table conversation and international treaty development, artists are making a difference. Artists for Conservation has partnered with Grouse Mountain to bring their 2011 international event to

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School is in at Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain offers options as parents scramble to find childcare solutions (North Vancouver) As BC teachers prepare to strike, Grouse Mountain is providing a special offering of our Adventure Day Camps for students. These programs mirror typical school day times (8:30 am - 3:30 pm, with after-care available until 4:30 pm) and provide hassle-free alternatives

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Mountain’s power consumption.  It's also a beacon of sustainability for the thousands of visitors (including young students) who ascend it every year to take in 360-degree views from its one-of-a-kind viewPOD.  Providing this type of educational experience is something we are pretty proud to stand behind.You might have noticed that we take green transportation seriously up here, with an electric vehicle

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about 'quality family time'...but this guy is doing it right!” Erin Davis, Virgin Radio 95.3 The other finalists include: Steph, a hard-working, adventure-seeking mom; Enzo, a hard-studying, break-seeking UBC student; Gareth, who met his wife during a Grouse Mountain ski school lesson; and Sarah, a cancer survivor who returns to the mountains again and again for sanctuary.“Each of the top five

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First snowflakes fall at Grouse Mountain! Three centimetres blanket the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) After much anticipation, the day that winter enthusiasts have been waiting for has finally arrived: the first snowflakes have fallen at the Peak of Vancouver!Following several days of increased precipitation and cooling temperatures, more than three centimetres of the flaky white stuff have

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towards an overall study on the health and status of hummingbird populations throughout western North America.  Studies are showing a gradual decline in hummingbird numbers, making our work even more important.For more information visit:http://www.hummonnet.org/Here are a couple great macro photos of one of the females we banded yesterday.  The first shows a closeup of the band on her foot and the

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Orphaned Grizzlies Grinder and Coola Wake Up First Romp of 2013 Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola don’t seem to mind one little bit that it’s still a winter wonderland high atop Grouse Mountain. After a five-month long hibernation, the white stuff seems to be the perfect playground for poking around, playing and logging the first romp of 2013. “The bears appear to be in outstanding condition after

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