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Story Starter: Giving Back
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
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Owl and Bear Talks
each of them at our daily Owl Interpretive Sessions! Daily Ranger Bear talks Thanks for 'bearing' with us over the last couple months during our Covid Closure!In addition to our Owl Interpretive Sessions we are happy to bring you four Ranger Bear talks each day at 10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. Stop by the Grizzly Bear Habitat and learn more about the history of Grinder and Coola, our two resident
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Symphony Sundays at Grouse Mountain
Symphony Sundays at Grouse Mountain Enjoy music on the mountaintop August 16 & September 6 Enjoy sounds of the symphony on the mountaintop with special performances by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Take in the views from our outside Natural Amphitheater as you enjoy the live music.Sunday, September 6th - Sitka String Quartet Set 1: 12:30pm Set 2: 1:30pmbook mountain
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20th Bearthday
Coola was found near the town of Bella Coola on the BC Coast. Bella sounded a bit too feminine for a male bear so he was dubbed Coola. He was found next to his mother, who had unfortunately been struck and killed by a large vehicle. Conservation officers that were called to the scene managed to rescue Coola and bring him in to a local Veterinarian's office where he was determined to be in great
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Alexandre Ricard Tops the Podium at the 29th Annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty
raising valuable funds in support of BC Children’s Hospital. The top spot of the day was claimed by Alexandre Ricard of Squamish, who crossed the finish line with a time of 27:38. Coming in with a second place finish was Jordan Guenette of West Kelowna with a time of 28:07 followed by Andrew Barrington of Oban in third place with a time of 29:17. In the women’s category, Madison Sands of Maple Ridge
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
safely welcome you back to Grouse Mountain." This morning’s emergence marked the completion of the bears’ 19th hibernation period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. During their 144-day winter dormancy, Grinder and Coola were monitored by Grouse Mountain staff via an infrared camera placed in their hibernation den and the live feed was shared with the public on the Grouse Mountain
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Grouse Mountain is Your Spring Break Headquarters
family fun.Bonus: Kids Ski Free This Spring BreakWe're offering a free Mountain Admission or Day Lift Ticket for every child/youth (18 and under) accompanied by a paying adult every weekday during Spring Break. Spring Break pricing is available in-person any weekday during Spring Break by visiting our Ticket Centre. Click here for full details. 1. Skiing And Riding With our snow base over 360cm deep
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Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Hits the Trail September 14th
Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Hits the Trail September 14th 29th annual event in support of BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) In celebration of another fantastic season on the Grouse Grind®, the 29th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run presented by VPG Realty Inc. makes the climb Saturday, September 14th. This Vancouver classic welcomes participants of all ages to take on the iconic trail
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Chefs’ Grill Dinner Coming to Grouse Mountain on August 29
mountaintop and distinct flavours imparted through the wood-fire grill.” Chefs’ Grill Dinner will take place on Altitudes Patio from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, August 29th. The menu featuring six courses plus two amuse is available for $115 per person and includes Mountain Admission. Reservations are limited and seating will be done by social bubble with a maximum of six people per table. Due to the outdoor
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Bears Gaining Weight
April, Coola weighed in at 850 lbs and Grinder was a low 727 lbs. This morning Grinder weighed in at 836 lbs and Coola at 986 lbs. They each still have about 100 lbs more to gain as we approach November. By mid-November the weight gain should be complete and the bears will be at their true hibernation weight and ready for the winter. Fat Bear week in Katmai If you would like to see some bears