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It was almost by accident that Ornulf Johnsen, one of the most influential figures in the history of our Ski School,ended up at Grouse Mountain. The outgoing Norwegian ski enthusiast came to the West Coast in 1965 tospend a year as the first Ski School Director at Whistler during the Mountain’s inaugural season. Following hisyear at Whistler, Johnsen had intended to return to Norway but before

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kids ski free This Spring Break we’re making it easier to enjoy the fresh air and outdoor recreation opportunities provided by our mountaintop environment. Kids ski, ride or visit for free at Grouse Mountain during Spring Break. Child & Youth Lift Tickets or Child Mountain Admission tickets are free with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket. The offer is valid Monday to Friday during

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Grinder and coola emerge from their den 21st Hibernation comes to an end Today (April 28th) marked the end of Grinder and Coola's 21st hibernation period on Grouse Mountain!Both bears went into the den on November 8th, 2021, which was our earliest start to hibernation in their time here on Grouse Mountain. After 171 days in the den, they were sure excited to dig out and get into the all fresh

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Grinder and coola prepare for winter  Yesterday marked the beginning of official winter preparations for our two resident Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola.  The bears were moved into their hibernation habitat where they will prepare their den for their long winter sleep. Both bears have been gaining weight steadily since early September and as of yesterday Coola weighed in at 1013 pounds and

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ponds. Ranger talks and bear cams Under current health restrictions relating to Covid-19 we can only host our very local visitors right now.  But if you do live close to the mountain we are open and you can visit Grinder and Coola daily in their habitat from 9am to 9pm.  We will be hosting Ranger Talks at 10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm and 4pm every day and these talks will tell you more about Grinder and

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Grouse Mountain Opening Limited Terrain for Skiing and Riding on Friday Skiing and riding is available with new health and safety protocols in place. (North Vancouver) Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the Resort will open for the 2020/21 winter season with limited terrain on Friday, November 20th. Skiing and riding will be available on Peak, Heaven’s Sake and Paradise from 1pm to 9pm

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enjoying excellent spring conditions on the Mountain. As the reality of COVID-19 set in we made the incredibly difficult decision to shut down our operations on March 16th to ensure the safety of our guests, team members and broader community. During the closure, our team worked hard to develop and implement extensive safety protocols and our new PureClean Commitment. With these new safety measures in

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Symphony Sundays at Grouse Mountain Enjoy music on the mountaintop August 16 & September 6 Enjoy sounds of the symphony on the mountaintop with special performances by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Take in the views from our outside Natural Amphitheater as you enjoy the live music.Sunday, September 6th - Sitka String Quartet Set 1: 12:30pm Set 2: 1:30pmbook mountain

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throughout the series so check out the menu online here. Don't forget, all Mountain Admission is 50% off regular rates until November 15th.Book Mountain AdmissionAlex Chen - Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster BarAlex Chen boasts more than a decade of experience at some of the most acclaimed and revered hotel properties across North America. He is a classically trained chef with a true taste for

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after a 128 day winter dormancy period, having lost 15% & 19% of their body weight respectively. This year Grinder entered hibernation weighing 419 kg (921 pounds) and the typically larger Coola was 480 kg (1056 pounds). Both looked trimmer upon emergence but neither bear was interested in helping us check their weight on the scale in their habitat. As the Grizzlies habitat expands with the

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