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from the base every half hour.  During the summer we run a complimentary shuttle providing service from Downtown Vancouver to the base of Grouse Mountain. In addition, during busy holiday periods in the winter we also offer a complimentary shuttle along Nancy Greene Way. For those with electric vehicles we introduced a Leviton electric vehicle charging station in 2013. Conveniently located near the

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operate more sustainably and help conserve our natural environment:Grouse Mountain is serviced by two public transit routes with regular service running to and from the base every half hour. We run a complimentary shuttle from Downtown Vancouver during the summer and along Nancy Greene Way during busy periods in the winter. We installed a Leviton electric vehicle charging station in 2013 that electric

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chest band as well for accent. The females have dark brown rather than black feathers and do not have a distinct band on their chest. The Varied Thrush lives in the dark coastal rain forests of BC - it is an omnivore and it's diet consists of seeds, berries and lots of insects. They breed higher up in the sub-alpine but during the winter months can be found in the lowlands of Greater Vancouver

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going to have a great day on the Mountain.” “There really isn’t a typical night in our line of work given the conditions and weather are always changing. We normally start off the night checking in with the Duty Managers and snowmakers – finding out what what’s been done on the Mountain during the day and what we need to work on overnight. Once the lifts are closed we head out in the cats and then

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2018 Call for entries now open! Vote HereGrouse Mountain is partnering with BC Children's Hospital during the Peak of Christmas celebration to bring you the annual Gingerbread Village! This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to showcase your talents in support of a good cause. We are currently looking for entries of

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year’s Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge event as Brooke Spence completed a total of 17 Grouse Grinds during the event. This also ties the overall record of 17 Grouse Grinds in one day set at last year’s event. This year’s top male finisher was Andrew Hanlon with 15 Grouse Grinds completed over the 19-hour period. As the only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse

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visitors here at Grouse Mt. This year Dancer and Vixen will be on Grouse Mountain during our Peak of Christmas and can be visited in their reindeer habitat beside Santa's Workshop on the far end of our outdoor ice skating rink.Their time up here at Grouse is a bit of a tropical vacation (since Reindeer can handle temperatures down to -40 degrees Celsius without any problems!) before they start their

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become an indicator species for Climate Change. Unfortunately many populations are suffering due to warming conditions. Snowshoe Hare You can run into the cute Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) anywhere on Grouse Mountain but they are most often found near an easy escape to cover such as under buildings or into dense bush. They get their name from their large back feet, their 'snowshoes', that work as

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How to Prepare for Winter Field Trips Winter field trips give students unforgettable opportunities for outdoor learning during the snow season. It’s hard to focus with wet socks, cold hands, and a hungry belly though, so ensuring students are well prepared for the snow will help them enjoy and learn from their field trip.To help everyone stay dry and comfortable, here are some tips to prepare

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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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