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Grinder and Coola Enter 22nd Hibernation Period Enter den on November 21st Late afternoon yesterday, November 21st, saw Grinder and Coola enter their 22nd hibernation period here at Grouse Mountain.  Both bears had been getting quite sleepy for the past week or so and had built a decent bed out of Pacific Silver-fir branches in their sleeping chamber.  They had been coming out once or twice a

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Grouse Mountain Resort Closure Update The Resort will now remain closed for scheduled annual maintenance until November 10, 2022 Due to recent unpredictable weather patterns, Grouse Mountain Resort will now remain closed for scheduled annual maintenance until November 10, 2022. There will be no access to the Skyride, mountaintop facilities, activities or Starbucks at the base of the Mountain

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Bears begin 20th hibernation period On Tuesday, November 10th, Grinder and Coola entered their 20th Hibernation Period on Grouse Mountain!  Both bears had been growing increasingly sluggish and were spending more and more time inside their den as the weather became cooler and snow started to fall.  They had also completed construction on their winter bed after dragging in lots of Pacific Silver

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First hummingbird monitoring session of 2021 held Yesterday morning we held our first Hummingbird Monitoring and Banding session of the year here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  It was our first session since August of 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it did not disappoint!Grouse Mountain is part of the Hummingbird Monitoring Network which has a group of monitoring

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It's a bearthday party!! This weekend on July 24th and 25th we'll be hosting a giant 20th Bearthday Party Fun-draiser for Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, who turned 20 this past January.  Of course while they are sleeping away in the winter months we cannot hold a party for them and expect them to attend so we're doing so now in the sunny summer.We are partnering with the

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A history of giving Throughout our nearly 90-year history, Grouse Mountain has recognized the importance of cultivating the next generation of skiers and riders while working to ensure the mountain is accessible for all who wish to hit the slopes. Dating back to a time when mountain enthusiasts had to hike the mountain on foot to enjoy their favourite pastime, the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club

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it's also a time when many get into trouble as they search out new territories and new food supplies.  It's important that we do our part to make sure they do not have an easy route to getting any inappropriate food and that they stay out of trouble overall.  Here are some tips to being a good Bear Aware neighbor:- Keep your household garbage, compost and recycling bins inside a garage or shed until

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Madison Sands breaks the women’s course record at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run presented by VPG Realty Jordan Guenette tops the podium with the fastest time of the day (North Vancouver) Over 360 participants took to the trail Saturday morning for the 28th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Inc. This annual favourite welcomes hikers of all ages to take on the iconic Grouse

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Grouse Mountain Ranked as a Top Winter Experience By Flight Network Grouse Mountain is so pleased to share its recognition as a Top Signature Winter Experience in Canada by Flight Network. Canada’s leading international travel agency worked tirelessly to find the best destinations for a traveler venturing to the beautiful Canadian landscape. Scouring through hundreds of entries, Flight Network

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are thrilled to welcome guests back to experience Peak of Christmas this holiday season,” said Melissa Taylor, Grouse Mountain’s Communications Manager. “A magical story awaits guests of all ages as they are transported to a winter wonderland, complete with Santa and his reindeer, brilliant light installations and Christmas movies in the Theatre in the Sky.”At Santa’s Workshop, believers young and

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