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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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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

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/make-your-mothers-day-brunch-reservations

decision. Here I was, wanting to do 16km race with 4100ft of elevation gain, when I had just finished a 5km, where my biggest takeaway was "I hate hills". I did my first Grouse Grind a couple of weeks later. It took me 1:57 and at the top, my friend asked, "Still want to do Seek The Peak?". My answer was, "I don't know...", but I did know! I was back the next day, and through the summer I did the Grind

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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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celebrate our final weekend of the 2013/14 snow season,” said Grouse Mountain general manager Michael Cameron. “We couldn’t think of a better way to say goodbye to winter than by inviting our first 1,000 visitors to the Peak of Vancouver to ski or ride for free.”As the 2013/14 snow season winds down, this weekend also marks the final opportunity to purchase a 2014/15 Y2Play Pass which provides

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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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and many more! Perfect for back-to-school or an early start to your Christmas shopping, proceeds from our 2013-14 calendar benefit the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and can be purchased at our Spirit Gallery Gift Shop located in the Chalet or the Grizzly Lookout.

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/2013-14-grouse-mountain-calendar-now-available

80 percent of our available Y2Play passes,” said Grouse Mountain general manager Michael Cameron. “With numerous benefits, Y2Play provides the best value in a season snow pass and we encourage skiers and riders to take advantage of this outstanding deal while they still can.”Since its inception during the 1999/2000 winter season, more than two million skiers and riders have enjoyed the exclusive

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a healthy and typical hibernation period,” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten. “They began eating roughage a few days ago to jump-start their digestive and metabolic systems, and based on their playfulness that seemed to work.” This marks 12 years since the orphaned grizzlies were rescued and became residents of Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. “This year

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