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ages and abilities to take on the iconic trail, known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, in an effort to set a new record, beat their own best Grind time, or simply complete their first hike to the Peak of Vancouver. After completing their hike up the Grouse Grind, participants are encouraged to join in the fun at the post-race celebration in the Mountaintop Plaza. Festivities will include award

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starving and wandering along a logging road near Invermere, BC. Severely emaciated, Grinder weighed only 5kg when he was rescued. In the same year, Coola was rescued near Bella Coola on the BC coast after his mother was killed by a truck.Now, 17 years later, Coola and Grinder are fully grown and continue to reside at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Each winter, they hibernate within a

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Bees A'Buzz'n with Warm Weather Our honeybees were busy these past two weeks as their optimum forage, the white-dwarf clover that has been planted all over the mountain in the last couple of years, was in full bloom.  Also the weather was finally warm and dry after a rather wet start to July. Our bees, as well as the wild bees that call Grouse Mountain home, managed to have a great harvest at

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, and the boys had not had a good roll in the snow and water since last fall.  So after a bit of exploration, they  began to rub in the snow and splash in the water.  The snow did not stay white and pristine for very long - but we imagine the bears felt so much better after a good clean.With personal hygiene off the list, it was time for a bit of play.  Racing around their habitat, the bears took

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– and until May 31st, we’re offering a 2015/16 Pass at our 2014/15 prices.With a deal like that, we think it’s perfect timing to share our top five reasons why an Annual Local’s Pass is ideal for getting you outside 365 days a year to enjoy all of the mountaintop activities you love. Read on:5) Gear up and save with an Annual Local’s Pass! After you’ve completed another sweaty Grouse Grind, reward

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10 things we love about the Annual Local’s Pass Reasons #10 through #6 Ah, spring is in the air! With the arrival of beautiful weather, Vancouverites seek new and exciting ways to celebrate the return of long sunny days. We west coasters love our great outdoors and all of the activities that come with it, whether they’re for fun or fitness. After all, when you live in such a beautiful place it

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first few months they grow quickly and by the time hibernation is over they are big enough to follow mom out of the den.Unfortunately shortly after leaving the den both Grinder and Coola were orphaned but fortunately we were able to rescue them and provide them with an amazing natural habitat in which to grow up - it's hard to believe it's been 15 years!Happy Bearthday Boys!

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falling to the ground. It`s also a great practice to learn which species come to your feeder and keeping a track of the first day each season you see them! It also reminds you that spring and summer are right around the corner after a long winter!

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, June 30.  You can still register for Grind10 after this time by visiting Guest Services at the Base open daily between 8am-8pm. Rules & Regulations

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habitat at Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife in 2001 after being orphaned during separate incidents in Bella Coola and Invermere. Both Grizzlies celebrated their 15th birthday during their most recent hibernation period.

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