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unique activities right in your own backyard. Here are our top five picks to get you airborne this summer. Skyride Surf Adventure Feel the wind on your face as you soar above the treetops and ascend 1,610m from the base of Grouse Mountain to the Peak Chalet – on the rooftop of the Super Skyride! Take in the breathtaking 360 degree views from the open-air platform as you journey to the mountaintop. Your

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monitoring sessions we count the number of birds coming to the feeders (or just observed nearby) and then safely catch the birds using a special 'trap' designed to prevent the birds from flying away until they can be picked up by trained handlers and evaluated.  We take measurements of the birds wings, beaks, feathers and look at the bird's sex, age, body condition and fat levels.  We can also tell if the

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, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.As Earth Day approaches, conversations about sustainability and the environment come to the forefront. But, we believe there are opportunities for those conversations to take place every day. Being located so close to the City yet on the edge of the wilderness and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors a year

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newest activity – the Skyride Surf Adventure. Experience our iconic Skyride from a whole new perspective. Take in the stunning 360-degree views from the roof of the tram cabin as you soar above the trees on your way to the mountaintop. Get up close and with resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola in their mountaintop refuge or watch a falcon take flight at the Birds in Motion Demonstration. Stroll

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Grind10 Challenge Results Congratulations to all the participants in our 2nd annual Grind10 Challenge! We were thrilled to see so many people taking on the challenge and supporting BC Children’s Hospital. In total, participants completed almost 1,000 Grinds over 15 days and together raised almost $17,000 – now that’s impressive! Those of you that completed all 10 Grinds were entered in to a

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visiting Santa in his workshop (until Dec. 24th), meeting his real reindeer, checking out Elf Headquarters, taking a spin on our mountaintop skating pond, whizzing down the Sliding Zone or wandering through the magical Light Walk.With all these activities you're sure to work up an appetite. Warm up in the Chalet with a special holiday meal in your own private room. The best part is, we'll take care of

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. For some advice, we checked in with Robyn Monk, Registered Yoga Teacher who works with our Patrol team to keep them fit and ready to take on anything the Mountain can throw at them. Our patrollers are the ones out on the Mountain day in and day out, in all conditions. They know that a proper warm up can make all the difference in their performance. So, if you want to start your day off like a

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of park size, elements and features; and poll results, Newschoolers calculated and ranked parks across the continent. On Friday, November 10, they released the results and Grouse Parks was named the #3 Park in the Northwest.Newschoolers said that one of the best aspects of Grouse Parks is its great community feel. The sense of standing on top of the city (of Vancouver) was also noted as a

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The Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run takes to the trail February 7th Great prizes up for grabs plus fun for all at Grouse Mountain’s annual event Following a fantastic start to the winter season with over 12 feet of snowfall to date, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the sixth-annual Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run will take place on Sunday, February 7th at 10:00 am atop the Peak of Vancouver

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Earth Day 2017 Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate our beautiful planet Earth.It's a great day to get out and acknowledge the beauty of nature as well as think about what actions we can take in our everyday lives to conserve that beauty.At Grouse Mountain, we are working towards reducing our own environmental footprint. While it's an ongoing journey, here are some of the steps we're taking to

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