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to a visit with Santa Claus and much more, we are proud to be known as Vancouver’s North Pole while giving back to our local community.” Since no holiday experience is complete without a meal alongside friends and family, guests are encouraged to place a reservation for the Breakfast With Santa program which runs from Sunday, December 14th through Wednesday, December 24th. Back for another season

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, we might add) on November 15th, we were stoked for the season ahead. So much so, that whenever the snow did fall our Groomers did a whole lot with very little. Our amazing Mountain Operations team has reached deep into their bag of tricks this season harvesting snow, moving snow, tarping and trenching. If it allowed us to open terrain or keep terrain open, I guarantee you it’s been done and is

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-December 24. Each baker will be paired with a sponsor and collaborate on the gingerbreadhouse design. Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes:1st Place $1,000  2nd Place $500 3rd Place $250 Bakers will also receive potential exposure through a variety of different channels:Grouse Mountain Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sitesMedia partners; Global TV

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, Seek the Peak challenges participants to take on the strenuous course alone or as part of a relay team. With every step, valuable funds are raised for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. With a record-setting time of 1:22:21, this year’s Seek the Peak title goes to Benoit Gignac with the lead female, Rebecca Sheffield not far behind at 1:36:01. Beating

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120,000 Black Bears. It may surprise you to know that Black Bears are omnivorous and feed mostly on vegetation. They can be seen foraging for berries, grasses, nuts and other plant matter which comprises 80% of their diet. That being said, if a good chance for a meat meal such as fish or venison comes along they won't turn it down! Black bears have an amazing sense of smell and can find food from

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one that has perches near the feed openings as hummingbirds do like to rest while they have a bite to eat!After purchasing a feeder, give it a good clean and rinse with warm water and anti-bacterial detergent.  When looking for a location to hang it please take into consideration features like window sills, fences, posts or other areas that might be easy perches for local house cats or other

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ecology, behavior and conservation and over the years they have helped us educate millions of visitors to Grouse Mountain that the term ‘big bad wolf’ is a misnomer.  Our oldest wolf Beta will be 15 years old this April. If we take the standard ‘1 dog to 7 human years’ conversion, that’s over 100 years old! According to David Mech, a well known wolf biologist, the average lifespan for refuge wolves is

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added the Peak to get a feel for it. It was a challenge for everyone, but the resulting feeling of accomplishment and building our confidence for race-day were vital. By the time June arrived, I think everyone knew they could do it. On race day I remember telling myself not to take off like a bat out of hell; even if it was so tempting given the flat start. “Save your legs, breathe, save your legs”, I

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know our visitors enjoy the Christmas season as much as we do and we are pleased to share these moments while also giving back to very worthwhile members of our community.”Since no holiday experience is complete without a meal alongside friends and family, guests are encouraged to place a reservation for the Breakfast With Santa program which runs from Saturday, December 14 through Tuesday, December

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a new chance to win. That's 22 days and 22 chances...Are you one-of-a-kind? Email us at contest@grousemountain.com with a photo of yourself, your name and in 150 words or less tell us why you're a different breed of Grinder! If featured, you automatically get a $50 Gift Certificate for ClearlyContacts.ca, or if you're one of three lucky winners...1st Place: $300 Gift Certificate for

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