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Alpha Wolf Doing Well
Alpha doing well - enjoying spring! We get a lot of questions on how Alpha, our remaining Timber Wolf, is doing and he's doing really well! After the passing of our older brothers, Beta and Omega, we watched him closely for any behavioral changes and after a short period of nervousness he quickly settled in to a new routine.It is not uncommon to find lone wolves in the wild. Sometimes they
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Learning to Ski and Meeting the Chef at the Observatory!
Learning to Ski and Meeting the Chef at the Observatory First time skiing and a sneak preview of fine dining for Valentine's! Have you ever wanted to try to skiing? I have always wanted to try. Today I had my first ski lesson and it was even more fun than I could have ever imagined. No experience required. After my lesson, I met with Chef Dino L. Gazzola and he shared the delicious menu coming up
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Whistler Water One Climb: new Grouse Grind event will raise funds for Free The Children
water projects in Kenya, supporting the charity’s year-long Water Initiative with a goal of providing clean water for 100,000 people.The Whistler Water One Climb will transform Grouse Mountain into a dance party, featuring a pre-climb rally at the base of the Grouse Grind and an after-party at the top. At the summit participants will be inspired by Me to We speaker Spencer West, the young man who
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Year Round Birds of Grouse Mountain
females will lay 1-4 eggs each year and after 35 days (average) of incubation the chicks hatch. They will then spend the next 40 days in the nest being fed by the parents before beginning to follow them out for hunting practice. The Great-horned owl is nocturnal and spends all of it's active time during the night. They are fierce predators and often attack prey that outweigh them and are notoriously
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Grouse Mountain at SIA 2015
us updated on all that's gold in The Centennial State. Day One - Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015What a great way to kick off SIA last night with a keynote speech from Paralympic bronze medalist, Amy Purdy. After contracting Meningitis, she lost both of her legs. Later, she found out her kidneys were failing and was forced to receive a transplant from her father. She became incredibly depressed, but
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Seek the Peak: Progress Happens One Week at a Time
. She covered a lot of ways to prevent injuries including proper stretching before and after training. Her information was great. Kim has an office where she can answer questions you may have about your injury concerns: City Sports Physio After Kim gave her talk on injury prevention, there were lots of questions about how to deal with current injuries and also how different body types may be
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Bears Begin Winter Preparations
Bears Begin Bear Bed Building Last week, as temperatures dropped and days continue to get shorter, Grinder and Coola began to build their bed for winter 2015. We provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches inside their bear 'hotel' and after ignoring them for quite a few days, the boys decided it was time to build a bed.Based on past years and experiments in offering them
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Happy Halloween from Grinder and Coola!
even fruits and berries inside the pumpkins. We then place them into the habitat and let Grinder and Coola have at them.They do not last for very long as the bears eagerly carve up their pumpkin treats using their powerful front claws and feast on the tasty items inside. Of course, just like us, after a good meal who can't resist a good face wash! Check out Grinder rinsing off below after his
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One Climb 2015 - Registration Is Now Open!
water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene. Climbing the Grouse Grind is a terrific accomplishment, and we’ll keep those good vibes flowing with a special presentation by thought leader Taylor Conroy and live DJ during the after party. Register today and begin your fundraising, remembering that $25 provides clean water for one person – for life!
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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Flight This Summer
-pumping zipline tour across the peaks and canyons of Grouse and Dam Mountains. The dual-line, five-line circuit gives you a unique perspective of Grouse Mountain, combining heart-pounding thrills with an exploration of BC’s old-growth forests. Along the way our fun and friendly guides will look after your safety, and share stories with you that will leave a lasting impression. Paragliding If you’re
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