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Seek the Peak Training: Pacers' Advice
, light the match in Ambleside and burn it evenly throughout your run. When you are coming down the Peak and nearing the end of your 16km is when it is time to use the last of your energy to push through to a spectacular finish! Colin’s Tip: My best piece of advice would be to not try anything new on race day that you haven't tried in training. Whether it’s a different breakfast that you saw on Facebook
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-training-pacers-advice
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October is Bat Month
October is Bat Month! Bats are a bit of a polarizing little mammal. They are fascinating, yet have often been characterized as terrifying creatures of the night. October is Bat Appreciation Month worldwide and here on Grouse Mountain we would like to celebrate all the amazing and wonderful things about bats!There are over 1,000 species of bats around the world but in British Columbia we only
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Seek the Peak: Nicole's training diary
Seek the Peak: Nicole's training diary Week Two Seek the Peak participant Nicole van Zanten is documenting her weekly training leading up to the big day. Have a read of her second training diary entry below:Week 2: Breaking The Route Into Three Pieces In Week 2 of the Seek the Peak training program, the recommended weekend run route is to begin at Cleveland Dam, tackle Nancy Greene and head
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-nicoles-training-diary
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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain - Millwrights
Blue trams. A veteran at Grouse Mountain with 15 seasons under his belt, Steve can regularly be found out on the tram lines making sure everything is top shape. “Some people may be scared working at these heights but it’s one of the things I love about the job.” “Our day typically starts at 6am with a general inspection of the machine room. Then we get harnessed up and head up on the carriage roof
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/playmakers-of-grouse-mountain-millwrights
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Recipe: Cote de Beouf
the onions until they achieve an even golden-brown colour. Add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter to encourage more colour on the onions. Add the chicken stock. When the stock has boiled, place the pan in the oven, stirring occasionally. When the onions are soft, remove the pan from the oven. Place the pan over high heat, and reduce the liquid until a glaze has formed. Add the remaining butter in small pieces
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Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Enthusiast Visit Outfitters for great items for the outdoorsiest kids and grown-ups on your list Outfitters is open until 10pm every day except December 24th (closing at 5:30pm that day). Haven’t quite landed on the perfect Christmas gift yet? There’s still time – we know you work best under pressure. With programs, gear and gift cards, Grouse Mountain
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Looking for a September Child Care Solution?
having fun and making friends. For extra piece-of-mind, should the current teachers strike be resolved, full refunds will be available to registrants in the September camps. Camps are available September 2-5, 8-12, and 15-19. Camps are priced at $200/ 5-day week (weekdays only, tax inc.); and $160/ 4-day week (Sept 2-5, tax inc.). After school care to 4:30pm and lunch options are available.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/looking-for-a-september-child-care-solution
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Grouse Mountain Pinterest Contest
Grouse Mountain Pinterest Contest Pin to Win a $100 Outfitters Gift Card! Calling all Pinners! Follow Grouse Mountain on Pinterest for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Outfitters in the Peak Chalet. It’s simple: just follow us on Pinterest and pin your favourite pieces from our ‘Gear and Gifts’ board featuring the latest merchandise available at Outfitters. It really is that easy! Check out
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#GGMR25 Advice from our top Grouse Grinders
-Grind Challenge on June 21st, completing 11 Grouse Grinds in a row! She shared with us her top 3 pieces of advice when training for the Grouse Grind Mountain Run. Have a read below:Wear light workout gear. I personally prefer to wear Shorts and a light exercise top because even though it may be cool outside, once I start hiking, I overheat quickly! If you have a Grind for Kids timer then one of the
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Interactive Art Program in the Eye of the WInd
An Interactive Art Program in the Eye of the Wind! Meeting Planners International decided to make their day at Grouse Mountain extra special. On Thursday 17th May, Grouse Mountain hosted a group of meeting planners from around BC. They had a full day of activities planned at various locations around the city, and Grouse Mountain was selected as one of the venues because of its unique Hiwus Art
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/interactive-art-program-in-the-eye-of-the-wind