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Paragliding
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
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Bear Facts
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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Scavenger Hunt Education
Program Overview The Mountain Scavenger Hunt is a 3 hour program which takes school groups to stunning locations and hidden hideouts on Grouse Mountain. Groups work in teams of 15 to answer as many questions as possible. While exploring, teams collaborate to solve riddles, find hidden objects, complete short team challenges and unlock a code for maximum points. The winners are crowned as the
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Ornulf Johnsen
It was almost by accident that Ornulf Johnsen, one of the most influential figures in the history of our Ski School,ended up at Grouse Mountain. The outgoing Norwegian ski enthusiast came to the West Coast in 1965 tospend a year as the first Ski School Director at Whistler during the Mountain’s inaugural season. Following hisyear at Whistler, Johnsen had intended to return to Norway but before
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Join us for Grinder and Coola’s 21st Bear-thday Fun-draiser
Join us for Grinder and Coola’s 21st Bear-thday Fun-draiser Supporting Orphaned Grizzly Cub Rewilding (North Vancouver) Bear-y exciting news – Grouse Mountain’s resident Grizzly bears are turning 21! To celebrate,Grinder and Coola are hosting a Bear-thday Fun-draiser on Saturday, July 16th, in support of the Grizzly BearFoundation’s orphaned grizzly bear cub rewilding research – Project Rewild
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Virtual Jam Over The City - Rules & Regulations
EligibilityGrouse Parks Virtual Jam Over The City is open only to legal residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence at the time of entry, excluding Quebec, or with the permission of a parent or guardian. Any entrant under the age of majority must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf all necessary documentation in respect of
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
Wildlife.During their 171-day winter dormancy, Grinder and Coola were monitored by Grouse Mountain staff via an infrared cameraplaced in their hibernation den and the live feed was shared with the public on the Grouse Mountain website. Thishibernation period is the bears’ longest since their arrival at Grouse Mountain, surpassing last year’s record by one day. “We’re excited to welcome Grinder and Coola out of
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International Day Camps
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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Mountain Closure Update
mountain closure update The Skyride and mountaintop will be closed from October 18 - November 10 As we get ready to welcome you back to hit the slopes this winter, our team is working on a number of projects around the mountain. Part of our annual winter preparations includes maintenance on the Skyride.Please note that Grouse Mountain will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance from October
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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
