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This Day in History - July 13, 1954 In 1951, Grouse Mountain put in a chairlift to whisk skiers from the base of the mountain to the Grouse chalet. The chalet was owned by the Cromie family, which owned The Vancouver Sun, and the paper often carried ads promoting the chalet, the chairlift, and the free skiing lessons The Sun offered to its readers. In the summer, Grouse would lure the masses up

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, embarking on a one-hour round-trip hike through the Baden Powell, then cycling back into the city. I tried to replicate the climb and duration of Seek the Peak, much like the weekend run suggestions do here. With the change in footwear and accessories on this route, it made me think ahead and begin to prepare for our June 14th race. Footwear As Seek the Peak travels along both trails and pavement, you

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School's in at Grouse Mountain Summer Camps start June 16, 2014 Just as we have been over the past few weeks, Grouse Mountain is offering Adventure Camps as a great solution for parents seeking a child care solution during the upcoming job action. Our Summer Camps will be available from June 16 through August 29. At Grouse Mountain we welcome kids to our natural playground everyday – for field

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Beer. On a personal note, Michelle finished her first half marathon this past weekend well under her 2hr goal and now shes ready for Seek the Peak. Just as Michelle was lining up at the start line at 8am, Gareth was nearing completion of his 10 hour military challenge that had him carrying a 50lbs rucksack around Stanley Park & Vancouver, carrying teammates, being yelled at by his Cadre and

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Chalet will feature a Gingerbread Village in support of the British Columbia SOS Children’s Village, a long-time Grouse Mountain charitable partner that provides care for children in need. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favourite Gingerbread Village creation to select a grand prize winner while contributing much-needed funds to this very deserving charity.For those seeking an outdoor holiday

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Training advice from our most committed Grouse Grinders The Clearly.ca Grouse Grind Mountain RunSunday, September 13th  Leading up to the 25th-annual Grouse Grind Mountain Run, we've asked our most committed, most enthusiastic Grouse Grinders to give us some of their best advice when it comes to conquering the Grouse Grind:Atessa Marashi:Atessa Marashi was our top female finisher at the Multi

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partner that provides care for children in need. As the gathering place during the Peak of Christmas, the Peak Chalet will feature an enchanting Gingerbread Village, also in support of SOS Children’s Village BC. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favourite Gingerbread Village creation to select a grand prize winner while contributing much-needed funds to this very deserving charity. An annual

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in our series of #PlayMakers. He likes long walks on the beach and… just kidding. Brad is our Assistant Patrol Manager and has been working winters at the Mountain for the last 11 years. After starting out as a liftie Brad quickly moved onto the patrol team and has been skiing lines and keeping us safe ever since. “Who wouldn’t love a job where you get fresh tracks every morning?” “My day starts

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balanced meals like you would normally do on any other training day. Having a good balance of 40-60% carbohydrates and 20% fats and 15-30% protein is recommended. Ensure you drink plenty of liquids all day long, anywhere from 3-5 litres/day. Good choices are: sweet potatoes, Quinoa, pastas, baked potatoes, brown rice, and fruits. Electrolyte fluids such as Gatorade or using electrolyte tabs such as Nuun

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Grouse Mountain Career Fair Join us Oct. 15 & 16 for our annual Fall Career Fair We will be holding our annual Fall Career Fair this weekend at the base of the Mountain, 10am to 4pm. To search available positions, click here.

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