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Bears stir a little more often... HIBERNATION UPDATEGrinder and Coola continue their 2019/2020 winter dormancy period and everything is going well.  With the longer daylight hours and slightly warmer temperatures we are seeing the bears stirring more often.  If you haven't checked it out yet there is a great time-lapse feature with our infrared bear camera - just click on the icon in the upper

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locations.  Soon we`ll see our local Barn Swallows return and begin to build their mud nests - this typically starts in mid to late April.  Already at the base of the mountain many migratory species are showing up and the breeding bird calls are beginning!One of the more interesting behaviors we see up here on Grouse Mountain is nocturnal migration. Many bird species including thrushes, sparrows, warblers

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ahead of time.Dress for Snow Snow gear is ideal for students on winter field trips, but rain gear paired with warm layers is a great alternative. Wildlife education programs at Grouse Mountain take place in the natural beautiful environment at the top of the Mountain. We teach outside whenever possible, and snow recreation activities can be booked as part of a field trip, including snowshoe tours, ice

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or lift tickets for this season, we've got lots of options for you. buy nowMake sure to download the Grouse Mountain App for the latest in snow and weather conditions. You can also purchase Lift Tickets or access your Digital Pass using the app.

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event! This also tied the overall record for most number of Grouse Grinds in one day set at last year’s event. This year's top male finisher was Andrew Hanlon who completed 15 Grouse Grinds during the event.After finally wrapping a long day on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, a total of 63 participants had hiked a collective total of 507 Grouse Grinds in a one-day period. Fantastic job everyone!!Multi

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New 360⁰ Tour of Mountain Ropes Adventure Not exactly sure what we mean when we say aerial ropes adventure? Check out this new 360⁰ look at our latest activity at the Mountain - Mountain Ropes Adventure! We know you'll want to check out all the balancing, climbing, zipping and swinging fun for yourself after seeing this.

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male Anna (pictured here) sports a complete shiny purple head and is easily identified. Did you know? This is the time of year for hummingbirds to be egg laying.  The female Rufous hummingbird lays two eggs about 24 hours apart from one another.  As we are studying these birds during the banding process we sometimes are fortunate enough to see egg development in process.  If an egg is nearly ready to

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Grinder and coola prepare for winter During the month of October our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, seriously began their winter preparations.  The boys entered their period of Hyperphagia, which is a fancy Greek word for 'pigging out', where they gain approximately 20% more body weight.  As we enter November, Coola, the larger of the two bears, currently weighs in at 1030lbs - about 200

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or up high and in a locked garage to prevent any issues- Keep barbecues clean after each use to reduce odor attraction- Keep bird feeders with only a small amount of seed and top up more frequently.  If large amounts of seed are left the bears will attempt to get into it.  Feeders can also be placed in a hard to reach area for bears- When your fruit trees or shrubs start to shed their fruits make

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Welcome to the House of Grouse Our first snow is on the books and you can feel the excitement in the air. Winter is coming. This season we're thrilled to introduce the House of Grouse. Your home for all things winter - the latest info, great memories, pro tips and a whole lot of fun. Visit houseofgrouse.ca for an inside look at our favourite season.Winter isn’t just a season, it’s a religion. We

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