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World-renowned Fly-In at Grouse Mountain North Vancouver, BC August 8, 2008 - On Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2008, international paraglider and hang glider pilots will participate in the 31st Annual Grouse Mountain Fly-In. The Grouse Mountain Flying Team (GMFT), consisting of paraglider and hang glider pilots from Western Canada and the U.S., welcome pilots from around the world to

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of the white stuff to our slopes here at Grouse Mountain. Starting as early as this weekend, weather experts are predicting a large shipment of snow courtesy of Mother Nature and we know you, like us, couldn't be happier. If you haven't already dusted off your skis, boards and snowshoes for the season now is the time. Get geared up and get up here!Text 'SNOWALERT' to 333777 and as soon as the

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First Snow and the Excitment is Palpable We received our first snowfall of the year We know you are thrilled, like all of us here at Grouse Mountain, that our first white flakes of the season have arrived. With the news that La Nina is making a comeback, we are anticipating bucket loads of snow again this winter which will make for fantastic conditions on the slopes. Don’t miss a pow day this

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little did we know when we started the climb, but his shoes were just too small for him. By the 1/4 mark he was complaining about sore ankles, but we couldn't quite figure out what was up with him - both my kids are pretty tough cookies. About another third of the way up, we realized what the problem was. He had big blisters from his too-tight shoes! It seemed like we were stuck between a rock and a

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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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my son and his friends up to board, someone had made a snow couch looking out towards Vancouver. It was a day during the fog and the sun was out, it was hot up at Grouse just like a summer day. It was so relaxing lounging on the snow couch, sun on my face , and completely indulged with my favourite vampire :)>" PRIZE: A $100 Gift Certificate to Altitudes Bistro

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Baby Steller's Jays Learn how to Forage on Grouse Mountain It's hard to believe it's almost July!  It's finally starting to feel like summer up here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The wolves are in their sleek summer coats, the bears are lounging around their entire 5.5 acre habitat and the Bird's in Motion team is flying their raptors every day.In addition to our work

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seeking an outdoor holiday experience unlike any other, nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a glide around Grouse Mountain’s 8,000 square foot outdoor ice skating pond surrounded by trees adorned with glimmering lights, a magical sleigh ride through the forest or Sunday afternoon fireside carols in the chalet courtesy of the VOC Sweet Gospel Choir.Once again this season, the Peak of Christmas will support the

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self-described ‘misfit’ pro coaches like Leanne Pelosi, Marie-France Roy, Spencer O’Brien and many others. This two day event offers girls of all levels the opportunity to ride with pros and steal from their bag o' tricks while meeting new friends during the Park Clinic on day one. With their new skills in tow, girls will duke it out for the coveted title at the “2 Buck Chuck” Girls Amateur

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Help Kids with Every Step What is Grind for Kids? The popularity of the Grouse Grind is undeniable. In the Lower Mainland, over 100,000 people take to the trail every year and by leveraging this enthusiasm for the hike - the annual Grind For Kids campaign aims to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital.Grinders are encouraged to sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to pledge $1 or

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