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Plexiglas nose bubble of a jet helicopter – except this bubble is approximately 30 times larger. The views from The Eye of the Wind are of the jaw-dropping variety. All of Vancouver and its busy harbor, the Coastal Mountains (including the twin peaks known as The Lions) and a vast, green wilderness spread out before you. On a clear day you can see southeast to snow-capped Mount Baker and Mount Rainier and

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make a difference.” WHAT: Whistler Water’s inaugural One Climb, a one-day event at the Grouse Grind to raise funds for Free The Children clean water projects in Kenya.Participants who sign up before May 12th will be entered to win cool prizes from ivivva, DC, Grouse Mountain and Whistler Water.WHY WATER: 1 in 10 school-age children in Africa drop out once they reach puberty because they don’t have

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Grind Mountain Run 5.1 kilometer course offers an escape into the serene beauty of a natural winter playground on a trail that begins steps away from the Grouse Mountain Chalet. It then journeys through snow-topped trees to Dam Mountain on a challenging alpine trail before looping back to the Chalet. “Snowshoeing is a fantastic alternative to skiing & riding and is open to everyone regardless of

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% savings off the regular rate.The early launch of Y2Play (by nearly a month) allows skiers and riders to pack in more hill time than ever and leave the pineapple express behind them forever. Y2Play pass holders can also access the mountain during the upcoming 2010 Olympic Games to enjoy the many other mountaintop activities. While other ski resorts are blacked out for skiing before, during and after

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been won by the identical nations playing in the real Games. With only five days of the historic Games remaining before one nation claims the coveted gold, the kids hockey tournament at the Peak of Vancouver may hold the answer to which nation will win the ultimate prize in international men’s hockey. Playoffs continue tomorrow, with each successive game bringing the entire world closer to the

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helicopter on July 25th at the summit of Grouse Mountain before taking a trip down on our iconic Skyride and onwards into the city of Vancouver. The Outgames is a continental event with over 2,000 participants and supporters coming together in multi-sport events supported by the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association. The Outgames were looking for the ultimate event to include in this year’s

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One Month Left: That Extra Step Seek the Peak is less than a month away, here is how to get that extra bit of training fit into your schedule... Here we are with less then one month to go before we take on the exciting challenge of Seek the Peak. By now we should all be seeing small improvements in both our physical strengths, endurance as well as our heightened sense of self-confidence. By now

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complete the challenge. When I got to the top it was an awesome feeling! It was like nothing I have ever felt before not mention I was even thinking about when I was going to do the Grouse Grind again even though I swore on the way up “never again”. Some advice that I would give to first time climbers would be: 1. Take your time, it is not a race and if you keep a steady pace you will not get tired as

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remain calm and to remember that crossing the finish line is a goal in and of itself. While I completely agree that it is certainly a feat to drag your body along the pavement for 21.1 kilometers. My goal is simple: To better myself.  The week before a race I like to keep things mellow with short comfortable runs. Here’s a quick series if you yourself need a little weekly structure: Monday

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was unlike anything I ever had before. I received my Y2Play pass that day as well so I can look forward to many more beautiful and exciting Grouse Mountain experiences! PRIZE: A pair of Oakley shades Jordan Hearts Grouse because... My favourite memory, or moment at Grouse Mountain is actually a reoccurring one. While other people are watching movies or lame reality tv shows at home during the winter

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