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Bears Stir but Go Back to Bed Winter's Not Over for Grouse Mountain's Grinder and Coola With our recent unseasonable weather we often get asked how our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, are doing in their dormancy period.We've been reviewing their web-cam footage and have noticed a little more activity but after some good stretching and maybe a quick tour of their bear hotel, they quickly

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First Hummingbird Banding Session of the Season! On Tuesday this week we held our first Hummingbird Banding and monitoring session of 2015.  The birds had arrived a few weeks before but we give them some time to settle in and feed up after a long migration.The purpose behind the monitoring is to help conduct a long term study on hummingbird population numbers and species distribution.  We are a

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bears go into hibernation as the amount of snow we typical get could damage the fencing.  After the bears wake up it typically takes anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months to get the habitat back up.  This year's low snow pack allowed us to get the fencing back up quickly! Please come up and visit Grinder and Coola and see them explore the ponds, hills, trees and fields within their all

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Breakfast with the Bears program for the 2015 spring and summer season. Breakfast with the Bears provides early Mountain access with one of our Wildlife Rangers and an interpretive talk on Grizzlies. Grinder and Coola should be ready for their breakfast and you can witness their morning nosh. Afterward, it’s your turn to eat with a delicious buffet breakfast in the Grizzly Bear Lookout Yurt.Breakfast

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Vega and Me For training this past Wednesday April 17, we met at the Cleveland Dam. This week we met Andrew and Taryn from Vega. They brought along some delicious samples of the Pre-workout Energizer for before our run, and Recovery Accelerator for after the run. Andrew, one of our trainers, discussed with us the importance of pre-workout nutrition. I think this is often neglected by the

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Grinding it out Week 7 of Seek the Peak training This week we did the Grind (get your mind out of the gutter! We mean the infamous trail up to the top of Grouse Mountain). As always, Michelle and I started with a dynamic warm up consisting of lateral and Ventral/Dorsal (front to back) leg swings, toe touches, walking lunges, high knees and followed with multiple static stretches. After we were

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Tyto the Barn Owl An ambassador and friend always... Tyto, our beloved owl ambassador, has sadly succumbed to a breathing disorder that may be related to the respiratory problem which initially brought him under our care two years ago. Tyto passed away quietly and comfortably last night immediately after a follow-up veterinary examination in the Wildlife Centre. He was being rechecked after

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lettuce we had stashed around the habitat mimicking the wild grasses and skunk cabbage they'd be finding in the wild.  After checking things out both bears went back in for yet another nap - play time will have to wait until they have more energy!  For now some good naps, followed by exploring, are the order of the day.We do expect the bears to get more active as the days and weeks go on - so please be

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get drinking. Chill: both in the literal and figurative sense. Within a few hours after racing, cool those legs, especially at any tender points or areas of injury. Resist the craving for a hot bath; although it feels nice in the moment, it draws more blood into the muscle tissue and inhibits recovery. Marnie Giblin Physiotherapist Pivotal Health

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perfect way to help your child gain skills and confidence on the slopes no matter what their level of ability. With half and full day options available, our renowned snow school is sure to set your little one on the path to a lifetime of winter enjoyment! Our first After School Zone Camp of the season is set to start this Thursday.If outdoor excitement is what you’re seeking, Grouse Mountain’s

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