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and 800 lbs).The heaviest grizzly bear that people have ever come across weighed 680 kg (1,500 lbs)!Before their first hibernation in 2001, Grinder weighed 62 kg (137 lbs) and Coola weighed 78 kg (173 lbs). They lost about 1/3 of their body weight during hibernation, which is typical for grizzly bears.When full grown, Grinder is expected to weigh up to 318 kg (700 lbs) and Coola up to 364 kg (800

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- not the sort of prey they might find in the wild but one they really enjoy nevertheless! Making quick work of it... It takes our caretakers two days of layering and waiting to properly freeze a watermelon in a block of ice but it took the bears about 15 minutes each to get them apart and into the good stuff inside.Through a combination of claws, teeth and tongue the bears notched some scratches and

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/icy-treats-for-the-bears

mountain.  Junior Camp (5-7) With a focus on nature, adventure,discovery, crafts,environment, survival skills, Wildlife Rangers, bears and owls, your experience at Grouse Mountain is bound to be great.Learn More Adventure Camp (8-14) Learn about nature, survival, birds,archery, rock climb, rangerskills, team-building, shelterbuilding and more!Learn More Youth Venture (12-14) Gain leadership skills

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Nations Elder shares some of his experience living in a Residential School, talks about respect and caring for one another, and opens the floor to a short Q&A at the end of the program. This program is designed for Grade 8-12 students and adults as some content may be unsettling for a younger audience.  Sample Schedule 9:30am Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain9:45am-10:00am Skyride to Alpine

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some of his experience living in a Residential School, talks about respect and caring for one another, and opens the floor to a short Q&A at the end of the program. This program is designed for Grade 8-12 students and adults as some content may be unsettling for a younger audience. Sample Schedule 9:30am Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain9:45am-10:00am Skyride to Alpine station10:15am-12:00pm

https://www.grousemountain.com/first-nations-education-test

The Ultimate Flying Experience Tandem Paragliding offers flights launching from the Grouse Mountain Peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an elevation drop of 3,300 feet. Your Flight Includes Ground School (10 min): Learn launch technique, about the construction of the glider, as well as basic meteorology - the weather we need to fly. Flight Time (10-20 min): Learn how the paraglider flies and

https://www.grousemountain.com/paragliding

has existed in its current form since the Grouse Mountain Ski Club and Tyee Ski Runners merged in the 1950s after operating independently of one another since the early 20th century. With a rich, colourful history that is as much about the off-snow escapades as those on it, tales from the early days of the Tyee are the stuff of local legend and lend a certain aura of adventure to Vancouver’s oldest

https://www.grousemountain.com/story_givingback

GUIDED SNOWSHOE FIELD TRIPS Guided snowshoe field trips welcome students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The 1.5 hour tour will lead students on a journey through a winter wonderland on a fun, snowy adventure. Students will explore snowshoeing techniques, learn about winter conditions, hazards and terrain.Book Now SAMPLE SCHEDULE & TIMING Program Times 10:30am-12pm  |  11am-12:30pm  |  1pm-2

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170 days - a whopping five and a half months!  We'll see what this year brings.Before entering their den for the final time both bears were at their maximum winter weights - Coola tipped the scale at 1050 pounds and Grinder was 100 lbs lighter at 950 pounds.  They both added about 225 pounds from their summer weights over the last two months from early September until now.Grinder and Coola will

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-enter-21st-hibernation-on-grouse-mountain

Grouse Mountain Opening Limited Terrain for Skiing and Riding on Saturday Grouse Mountain to open for the 2021/22 winter season on November 20th (North Vancouver) Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the Resort will open for the 2021/22 winter season with limited terrain on Saturday, November 20th at 1pm. Paradise Bowl and Paradise Terrain Park will be open with access via the Greenway

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-mountain-opening-limited-terrain-for-skiing-and-riding-on-saturday-e7f68b2b-387c-4676-8248-5db450cca9d7