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consumed 4 hours prior to race start and 200mls 10 minutes before race start for optimal stomach function. Many athletes will take a GU or energy gel right before the gun goes off. I only recommend this if you have a weak stomach and you haven’t eaten in 3 hours. If you’re able to stomach more solid foods 60-90 minutes before the race, this is preferable. TaperingGive yourself plenty of rest in the week

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Big Thinkers: Seek the Peak Relay April 29th, 2008, North Vancouver, BC -It’s time to gear up for the 5th Annual Seek the Peak Relay hosted by Grouse Mountain. The event is a 16 km uphill climb for Rethink Breast Cancer and with an elevation gain of 4100 feet, the event is one to feel proud of accomplishing, not just for its difficulty but also for the many people it benefits. Starting on the

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glimmering lights. With some additional snowfall, guests will be able to experience mountaintop sleigh rides and the new multi-lane groomed Sliding Zone, the perfect activity for the child in all of us! “We are thrilled to welcome visitors of all ages to Vancouver’s North Pole for our Peak of Christmas celebration,” said Grouse Mountain Senior Marketing Manager, Ainslie Fincham. “With outdoor adventures

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Dignums conquered the course with a time of 1:25:35. You can check for all racers’ official times here. The day ended with inspiring words and thanks from Grouse Mountain’s general manager Michael Cameron and BC Cancer Foundation’s Christine Basque. All said and done, more than 700 racers tackled the 16-kilometre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver and raised almost

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the Ascent for Alzheimer's fundraising initiative in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Vancouver couple, who are a part of the 2012 Ascent for Alzheimer's team, captured the hearts of many British Columbians as they raised more than $24,000 for the cause. This helped to bring the overall total fundraising to $310,000 ($210,000 from Ascent for Alzheimer's and $100,000 from a new companion

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Last Year's Champs Words of Gingerbread wisdom from Melanie Roy, one of last year's SOS Children's Gingerbread Village winning team members. The look and feel of your Gingerbread House was so polished, how many people on your team had baked and built gingerbread houses to this scale before?  My sister Silvie and I did all the baking and assembly. We’ve been baking together since we were little

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11th-annual Seek the Peak presented by Columbia reaches new heights More than 700 racers raise funds to support the BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Undeterred by grey skies and a 4,100-foot elevation gain, more than 700 participants made the 16-kilometre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver on Sunday morning in Seek the Peak presented by Columbia.Now in its

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Mother's Day Brunch - May 11, 2014 Mother’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and Grouse Mountain is now accepting reservations for its famous Mother’s Day Brunch. Sure to impress Mom and please the whole family, Mother’s Day Brunch menu includes some traditional brunch items as well as options to stretch your palate. Make a day of it and enjoy the many activities we have to offer atop

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the mountain to dine and dance at the chalet, which featured music by “Canada’s favourite pianist,” Hugo Sartorello. A Sun ad on July 13, 1954 featured stylish cartoon skiers relaxing on the chairlift, which offered a 40-minute ride along 2,700 metres of cable “and each minute a change in scenery.” Sartorello played atop Grouse from 1952 to 1961, when he left town for many years to play in the

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the Grind. And it’s also cool to help kids who don’t have strong hearts.”Now in its fourth year, the Grind For Kids campaign has raised more than $450,000 for BC’s sick kids. Grinders sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to pledge $1 or more for every Grouse Grind they do between now and October. With the $20 registration fee participants get an official Grind Timer that tracks progress

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