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What to Expect for the 2020/21 Winter Season
What to Expect for the 2020/21 Winter Season A message from Grouse Mountain President, Michael Cameron As we enjoy the final days of summer, the excitement starts to build as we begin counting down to opening day of the 2020/21 Winter Season. Like you, I am excited for the snow to fall and for a fantastic winter season ahead. Early winter forecasts are looking very positive for us on the North
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Bring Home the Fall Flavours from Our Special Harvest Menu
with a special Harvest Menu. Cozy up with a delicious Soft Pretzel, spice things up with the Currywurst or enjoy a classic Pork Schnitzel.We checked in with Mark Thirlwell, Altitudes Bistro Sous Chef for some tips on how to bring these fall flavours to your table at home. This Currywurst Sauce is a great way to add something new to your Thanksgiving dinner. Currywurst Sauce Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra
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Ornulf Johnsen
doing so agreed to house-sit for thesummer for a friend of Franz Wilhelmsen, head of Garibaldi Lift Company. The house happened to be justdown the street from Grouse Mountain. During that summer Wilhelmsen set up a meeting between Johnsenand another friend of his – the newly appointed President of Grouse Mountain Resorts, John Hoegg. Havingseen the potential of a mountain located so close to the city
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Bears Begin Winter Preparations
put on nearly 150 pounds from their summer weight. This is in preparation for fasting over the winter months. We anticipate they will still gain another 50 pounds or so each! They are eating nearly 40 pounds of food each day and included in that is calorie dense dog food and some really tasty salmon.Today marked their first day in their hibernation habitat as we start taking down their summer
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Story Starter: Giving Back
person’s independence on the snow. If you pop over to The Cut on any given day during our snow season, you just might see VASS members doing a wide range of activities which include sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. VASS Cup Challenge Every year, VASS’ annual fundraiser, the VASS Cup Challenge, is hosted at Grouse Mountain, allowing members of the public to compete in a fun
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Snow Camps
Information line at 604-986-6262 each lesson day to check the current mountainweather and activity information. You can also view this information on our website at www.grousemountain.com. Cancellation policy PLEASE NOTE: All credits issued are valid for the current Winter season, unless issued after March 1st.Credits issued from March 1st will be valid until November 30th the same year.
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What's on the Menu at Peak Fest
, Mike recommends the crisp refreshing flavour of Granville Island Brewing’s German-style Pilsner. roasted porchetta sandwich Next on the menu is a classic roasted Porchetta Sandwich topped with salsa verde and garlic aioli served on grilled sourdough. To balance out the richness of the Porchetta, Mike recommends a little bit of maltiness from Granville Island Brewing’s Northwest Pale Ale. It’s bright
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
website. Regarded as two of the most popular residents at the Peak of Vancouver, the now 19 year old Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola originally came to Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife in 2001 when they were rescued after being orphaned during separate incidents in Bella Coola and Invermere. Grinder: Grinder was found in 2001 in Invermere, BC. He was wandering alone on a logging road
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Outfit Yourself with the Latest Gear
snag it fast as these are the season's most popular items. Top Men’s Picks Picture Anton Anorak – stay dry, styling and sustainable. 20K waterproof using PVC free ecolite technology and recycled fabrics. Picture Track Pants – waterproof, sustainable and with great style. 20k waterproof using recycled polyester. Hestra All Mountain C Zone Gloves - keep your hands warm and dry in renowned gloves from
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Help Out Those Winter Hummingbirds
wrapping a small heating pad around the jar of sugar water to keep it warm as well.Finally, providing a sheltered perch near the feeder (and away from any access from local cats) can be a nice addition to give the birds a sheltered resting point between feeds.If you see a bird perching for extended periods of time it is probably just resting and conserving energy. If approached it should fly off but
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