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Grinder and Coola Enter Lower Pond 2022
acre summer habitat here on Grouse Mountain. Don't forget to visit us this coming Saturday, July 16th as we "cele-bear-ate" the 21st Bear-thday of Grinder and Coola!Here are a few more photos from their Lower Pond explorations.
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation Grinder and Coola complete 21st winter dormancy period at The Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Cheers greeted Grouse Mountain’s resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, as they emerged from hibernation this morning at The Peak of Vancouver.The awakening concludes the bears’ 21st hibernation period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered
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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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Patio Grill Nights
rich fLAvours + open flames This summer, sit back and relax on the Altitudes Bistro Sky Deck and enjoy a unique fresh sheet featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients prepared on a specially constructed wood-fired grill. The flavourful menu changes weekly, plus a happy hour food and drink menu will be featured along with the BBQ fresh sheet. Thursday to Sunday from 3pm to close (weather
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Guided Snowshoe Field Trips
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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Grinder and Coola Enter 21st Hibernation on Grouse Mountain
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
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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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Reindeer Rest Before Christmas
Reindeer Resting on Grouse Mountain Before Busy Christmas Eve Tropical layover A couple weeks back, two of Santa's Reindeer, Dancer and Vixen, appeared beside Santa's workshop on Grouse Mountain. They had flown in from the North Pole for a bit of sunshine and some... tropical... temperatures (compared to the North Pole that is!). Since then they've been enjoying an all inclusive stay with
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
daily bookings from Saturday, December 18th through Friday, December 24th at Altitudes Bistro.To ensure the health and safety of everyone enjoying Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain this year, proof of vaccination is required for guests born in 2009 or earlier and face masks are mandatory inside all Resort facilities. All festive Peak of Christmas activities are complimentary with an Annual Locals
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Story Starter: Winter
of activities and outstanding terrain make it the go-to destination for snow sport enthusiasts. Since its first season of winter operation in 1926, Grouse Mountain has offered a ski/ride experience like no other, with 33 downhill runs accessed via four chairlifts offering the greatest selection of terrain on the North Shore. In fact, The Cut was named one of CNN’s Top 100 Ski Runs in the World