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Grizzly Bear Weigh-In
Grizzly bear weigh-in Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, have now been at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife for 16 years! During this time we've seen them grow from 60lb cubs to the full size adult bears that they are today. For most of their time here we could only weigh them during their medical check-ups when they were under sedation, but a couple years ago
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Grouse Mountain Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers
awarded by the Resort’s unique mountaintop playground. About Grouse Mountain:Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, welcoming 1.3 million visitors annually. With an employee base of over 600 during the summer season and more than 800 during the winter season Grouse Mountain is also the largest employer of youth on the North Shore. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we
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Bears Enter Hibernation
, grooming themselves or each other, and even some play or exploration of their hibernation area. These activities keep their muscles and bones healthy throughout the winter sleep and allow them to be ready should they ever have to leave or abandon a den sight. The bears, however, do not eat, drink, urinate or defecate during the hibernation period. In this sense they are more like a traditional
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-enter-hibernation-f03983eb-4808-406c-9d80-01b2e4dcb629
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Father's Day Fun
Rusty Rail BBQ and Grill. Dig in to BBQ Ribs or a Pulled Pork Sandwich as you take in the stunning mountain views. Zipline Adventure – Get your heart pounding and adrenaline pumping with a 5-line Mountain Zipline Tour across the mountaintop. Our dual lines let you and dad enjoy the thrills together as you race across the lines. Make sure to check out the view as it goes speeding by. Kick Back With a
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Grouse Mountain Seasonal Closure - November 1 - 12
plaza. During the Resort's seasonal closure, the Grouse Grind™ and BCMC Trail will remain open however there will be no download access on the Grouse Mountain Skyrides. As downhill hiking on the Grouse Grind™ is prohibited, hikers will need to use the BCMC Trail to return back down to the trailhead.We look forward to welcoming guests back for the 2018/19 winter season.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/seasonal-closure-november-1-12
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Tips for Cohabitating with the Wildlife Around Us
them where there are no easy branches or fences or fence posts that house cats, or other predators, can use as perches to attack the feeding birds. This also prevents squirrels from having easy access to raid your feeders. The best method of mounting is a pole dug into the ground somewhere on your property that is clear of other obstacles. If the pole is cemented into the ground it also provides
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/tips-for-cohabitating-with-the-wildlife-around-us
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June 2nd is Only for Early Birds!
download will be available during regular operating hours, but Chalet, retail and food and beverage facilities will not be available. Thanks for your cooperation – we hope this advance notice allows you to plan accordingly.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/adjusted-operating-hours-on-june-2nd
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Kickstart Winter Conditioning Exercises
winter game, squats are one of the best exercises you can perform. Squats target and condition the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, which control your knee joints and glutes – in other words all of the main muscles you need for snowshoeing or other winter activities. Try these at home using dumbbells in your hands or simply using your own body weight. Proper form is key, which means it’s more
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/kickstart-winter-conditioning-exercises
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Record Breaking Results of the Suunto Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge
setting performance on the Grind as Ian Robertson completed a whopping 17 Grouse Grinds during the 19 hour event! This beat his previous record of 16 Grouse Grinds in one day set at last year’s event. This year's top female finisher was Vancouver resident Andrea Johb who completed 14 Grouse Grinds during the event.After finally wrapping a long day on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, a total of 45
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Grouse Grind Trail Re-Opening on June 21, 2018
June 21st; just in time for the annual Multi Grouse Grind event. The BCMC Trail, which shares the trail head with the Grouse Grind, remains open, and has provided a great alternative during this maintenance closure.The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” The trail is cooperatively supported by Grouse Mountain
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-grind-trail-re-opening-on-june-21-2018