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Icy Treats for the Bears
- not the sort of prey they might find in the wild but one they really enjoy nevertheless! Making quick work of it... It takes our caretakers two days of layering and waiting to properly freeze a watermelon in a block of ice but it took the bears about 15 minutes each to get them apart and into the good stuff inside.Through a combination of claws, teeth and tongue the bears notched some scratches and
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/icy-treats-for-the-bears
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Grinder and Coola Enter 21st Hibernation on Grouse Mountain
Grinder and coola enter 21st hibernation Grinder and Coola, the two Grizzly Bear inhabitants residing at our wildlife refuge, entered their 21st hibernation/winter period here on Grouse Mountain today - November 8, 2021. This marks their earliest entry into hibernation yet - beating their previous record of November 10th set just last year in 2020.Last year they had a record long dormancy of
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-enter-21st-hibernation-on-grouse-mountain
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Bears Preparing for Winter
could still gain up to 50 more pounds before entering their winter slumber. Coola is just breaking 1000 pounds and Grinder is approaching 900.We've also been busy reducing the size of the bears' habitat as they move closer into and around their winter den. We take down the bears' 5 acre summer fence each year as Grouse Mountain regularly gets snowfalls that tower above any fence left standing and
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-preparing-for-winter
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Education Program Pricing
Extra Adults (19+) Student Price Student Price *Same complimentary ticket ratios for supervising adults applies - ask for details. Payment due 2 weeks in advance. Must pre-book to get student rate and applicable complimentary adult tickets. Must have 15 minimum paying and be 75% students. Guided Snowshoe Tours for Students (5-18) BC Students International
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Paragliding
The Ultimate Flying Experience Tandem Paragliding offers flights launching from the Grouse Mountain Peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an elevation drop of 3,300 feet. Your Flight Includes Ground School (10 min): Learn launch technique, about the construction of the glider, as well as basic meteorology - the weather we need to fly. Flight Time (10-20 min): Learn how the paraglider flies and
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Grinder and Coola Enter Lower Pond 2022
acre summer habitat here on Grouse Mountain. Don't forget to visit us this coming Saturday, July 16th as we "cele-bear-ate" the 21st Bear-thday of Grinder and Coola!Here are a few more photos from their Lower Pond explorations.
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-enter-lower-pond-2022
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International Day Camps
Adventure Camps Grouse Mountain Adventure Camps offer the perfect opportunity for international students to join local youth on adventures in the mountains overlooking Vancouver. Camp activities explore, native wildlife, British Columbian culture and adventure activities.Camps are available for a single day or a week long program and are suitable for international students aged 5-14 years
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
daily bookings from Saturday, December 18th through Friday, December 24th at Altitudes Bistro.To ensure the health and safety of everyone enjoying Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain this year, proof of vaccination is required for guests born in 2009 or earlier and face masks are mandatory inside all Resort facilities. All festive Peak of Christmas activities are complimentary with an Annual Locals
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2010 Olympics Legacy
Proud Moments of Vancouver 2010 During the 2010 Olympics we hosted the NBC Today show at the Peak of Grouse Mountain. For 12 days we welcomed athletes, celebrities and well known faces from around the world. February 12, 2010 Jeret “Speedy” Peterson - World Cup aerial skier. Emily Cook - US freestyle skiing Olympian. Daniel Boulud - Acclaimed chef and restaurateur. Michael Bublé - Internationally
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First Nations Programs
Nations Elder shares some of his experience living in a Residential School, talks about respect and caring for one another, and opens the floor to a short Q&A at the end of the program. This program is designed for Grade 8-12 students and adults as some content may be unsettling for a younger audience. Sample Schedule 9:30am Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain9:45am-10:00am Skyride to Alpine
https://www.grousemountain.com/education-first-nations-programs-test