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support of BC Children’s Hospital through the Grind For Kids program. First place in the men’s category was claimed by Nick Elson of Squamish, who crossed the finish line with a time of 28:00. Following close behind, with a second place finish was Eric Carter also of Squamish with a time of 28:45. Rounding out third place was Sean Collings of North Vancouver with a time of 29:39. In the women’s category

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starving and wandering along a logging road near Invermere, BC. Severely emaciated, Grinder weighed only 5kg when he was rescued. In the same year, Coola was rescued near Bella Coola on the BC coast after his mother was killed by a truck.Now, 17 years later, Coola and Grinder are fully grown and continue to reside at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Each winter, they hibernate within a

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everyone! Here is a list of tips that should help put the theory of trail running into practice! Enjoy! 1.Trail running is unique in the sense that every trail is different and presents its own challenges. Trails can range from wide gravel paths which are often a great introduction to running off-road; to technical singletrack which will expose runners to all kinds of uneven ground shaped by rocks, mud

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around the world journey on Christmas Eve.Dancer and Vixen hope you will stop by their habitat and visit! Our Wildlife Rangers will be on hand throughout the day and will also be giving special Reindeer Interpretive talks at 12pm and 3pm daily.For our entire Peak of Christmas Schedule please click here.

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challenges your abilities and technical skills,” Mark explained, “Athletes are not seeking the biggest air, but the most dynamic terrain that will force them to step up their game”. Through collaboration with our Grouse Parks team, the Red Bull Uncorked course concept dreamed up by Seb and Mark was brought to reality. The idea that began during a late night brainstorm session required over 260 hours to

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! A sure sign that spring has officially arrived at the Peak of Vancouver, our resident Grizzlies Grinder and Coola have excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. This was the bears’ 16th hibernation period and the second longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be

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, we made the decision to do a routine full pre-hibernation medical check up on each Grizzly. There was no specific reason for concern, just due to the length of time since their last check-up. The bears, on separate days, were sedated by our wildlife veterinarian and we did a full physical inspection (head, body, feet) as well as took blood for lab checks, weight and measurements.  We are happy to

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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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://www.facebook.com/grousemountain/videos/10154922737973081/Dancer and Vixen will be available to meet and greet you when you visit Grouse Mountain for our amazing Peak of Christmas event running now through to New Years!  Be sure to stop by and catch a Wildlife Ranger talk about Dancer, Vixen and their wild Reindeer cousins at 12pm and 3pm daily. Of course be sure to whisper in Dancer and Vixen's ear what you are

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.” Family Day features a range of activities suitable for all ages, including our Sliding Zone, skating on our mountaintop Skating Pond, sleigh rides, a pancake breakfast by donation in support of North Shore Rescue and of course skiing and riding. As part of the BC Family ski promotion, BC residents can access the Mountain for 50 percent off lift tickets and general admission all day February 13th. For a

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