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12th Annual VASS Cup Returns to Grouse Mountain on March 10th
welcomed to the program which uses adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner to advanced, which include snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. Schedule of Events 10:00am - 10:30am: Registration 11:00am: Race briefing 11:30am - 2:00pm: Race
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The Bears Weigh In
Grinder and Coola Weigh In Grinder and Coola, our two resident bears, are doing well now that they have emerged from their 2019/2020 hibernation on April 21st after a 144 day winter dormancy period. On the day they emerged both bears were too excited to sit still on our weigh scale but since then we have started their daily routine of sitting for wildlife staff to record their weight. Grinder
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Meet Our New Wildlife Ambassadors
Barred Owls help us learn because of their close genetic relationship with the Spotted Owl. The Barred Owls as a species are very robust and have been expanding their range across North America in the last 100 years. Great-horned Owl New female Great-horned Owl (Bubo virginianus). She came to Grouse Mountain from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy in Ontario after being hatched in March 2019. Great
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation Grinder and Coola complete 18th winter dormancy period at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Cheers and applause greeted Grouse Mountain’s two resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, as they eagerly emerged from hibernation earlier this morning at the Peak of Vancouver. This concludes the bears’ 18th hibernation period at the Grouse
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-mountain-grizzlies-awake-from-hibernation
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Around-the-Clock Activities Return to Grouse Mountain for 24 Hours of Winter
the Peak of Vancouver.” Celebrations kick off Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30 am and run through 10:00 pm on Sunday, March 24th with a variety of special activities including all-night skiing, snowboarding and ice skating; midnight and sunrise snowshoe tours; a spectacular torch parade; special apres celebration; yoga and much more. A complimentary shuttle will be available from 12am to 7am on March
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Grouse Mountain Launches Collaboration with Vegan Cookbook Author, Dreena Burton
Bistro and Lupins Café. “We are certainly seeing more interest in plant-based food options from our guests and believe these new dishes will provide healthy, delicious additions to our menus” said Grouse Mountain’s Food & Beverage Director, Dino Gazzola. “Our collaboration with Dreena brings us a new perspective on our vegan offering while maintaining our focus on fresh ingredients and sustainable
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Grouse Mountain Seasonal Closure - November 1 - 12
Grouse Mountain Seasonal Closure - November 1-10, 2018 UPDATE: Grouse Mountain will now re-open on November 11 (rather than the originally communicated November 12), as seasonal maintenance work has been completed early. Grouse Mountain is introducing a new seasonal closure that will take place annually as the Mountain transitions between its summer and winter operations. For 2018, from November
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/seasonal-closure-november-1-12
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Peak Face Opens Tomorrow
Peak Face Opens Tomorrow! Thanks to the hard work of our snowmaking and grooming teams, we’re excited to announce that Peak Face will open to advanced skiers and riders this Saturday, December 7th from 10:30am - 4:00pm with access via the Peak Chair.With the forecast calling for a return to cold temperatures and some snowflakes in the coming week, our team will continue working to open
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/peak-face-opens-tomorrow
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Almost 700 Participants Make the Climb at the 16th Annual Seek the Peak
Almost 700 Participants Make the Climb at the 16th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Perfect conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the 16th annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. This year’s event saw almost 700 participants take on the 13
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Madison Sands Breaks the Women's Course Record at 2018 Grouse Grind® Mountain Run
Realty Founder, Eric Langhjelm. First place in the men’s category was claimed by Jordan Guenette of West Vancouver, who crossed the finish line with a time of 28:30. Coming in with a second place finish was Eric Carter of Squamish with a time of 29:14 followed by Marcus Ribi of Vancouver in third place with a time of 29:57. “It’s a thrill to see such a range of participants, from elite mountain runners