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Black-tailed Deer Enjoy Grazing on Grouse
Black-tailed Deer call Grouse Mountain home Every year in the spring and summer, dozens of Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus columbianus) inhabit the slopes of Grouse Mountain. These deer spend their days grazing on the grasses and shrubs that coat our open spaces such as ski-runs. The most common time to spot them is in the early morning or late evening when they are most active. During the
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BC Couple in their 80s break records by reaching summit of Mt.Kilimanjaro
event held locally on Grouse Mountain). The Kafers' hiking expedition is now going to be verified by Guinness World Records(R) hopefully earning them a place in the history books as well as raising awareness to the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. "Esther and Martin's achievement epitomizes the spirit of the Ascent for Alzheimer's event, which is that no matter how challenging the
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Bird Calls at Night
active, and because temperatures are cooler, less energy is spent in staying cool during the long demanding flights of migration. It's the equivalent of going for a late evening or early morning job before the heat of the day hits.As always, there is safety in numbers so many species, or even mixes of species, migrate together and stay in touch through contact calls. Due to poor visibility, contact
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Big Thinkers: Seek the Peak Relay
very personal event for many of the participants. Everyone has a powerful story to tell and reason for coming out. It’s not about a best time, it’s about thinking about how breast cancer touches so many lives, and that something can be done about it. ” Early Bird Entry (*up to June 6th ) Passholder Non-Passholder Adult (19+) $25.00 $35.00 Youth (13-18) $21.00 $30.00 Child (12 and under
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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 25
Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 25 Congratulations to Brian Hutchinson from North Vancouver Brian's Best Grouse Mountain Moment... Early one Spring morning I set out for a hike up the Grouse Grind. It was a cool and slightly rainy day with very few other hikers in sight. As I approached the halfway point, I noticed a figure moving along the trail up ahead of me. Thinking nothing of it, I
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Sweat it Out
friends that are more like family to me who pick me up and dust me off in circumstances like these. My favourite, Graham, not only lends me a shoulder or an ear but drove over to my house to pick me up at seven in the morning on Sunday to go out for a run in the trails of Lynn Valley off Seymour Parkway. Now, if I were completely honest, I wasn’t exactly keen to go, but couldn’t turn him away once he
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Quiksilver Showdown Over The City 2012
snowboarding events in Canada where pro riders and amateurs from across the continent go head to head for chance at a $20,000 prize purse. This year’s Quiksilver Showdown Over The City has a 4-Star ranking as part of the TTR World Snowboard Tour which is the premiere event circuit in the world. Amateurs will compete on Friday March 23 to earn a spot in the pro category Saturday March 24. The weekend at
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Grouse Grind Record Time Shattered
daily traffic of hikers would. Electronic devices known as “Grind Timers” record times. Sebastian has been quietly attempting to beat Jonathan Wyatt’s recreational time by training on the Grind this season, building up to today’s mind-boggling climb. The Grouse Grind is a 2.9km hike up the side of Grouse Mountain. It is a grueling workout that has earned the nickname “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” and
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Momentous winter season kicks off at Grouse Mountain
January 2010, and open for the public to see wind energy at work in British Columbia. As well as being a precursor to the ski season, the return of the outdoor skate pond earlier this week signaled the annual Peak of Christmas festivities are only a few weeks away. More skiing terrain will open as snow continues to fall, and operating hours will transition to our regular season hours this weekend from
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Seek the Peak
Price Chart Early Bird Entry (up to June 15th) Passholder Non-Passholder Adult (19+) $28.00 $40.00 Youth (13-18) $24.00 $35.00 Child (12 and under) $14.00 $20.00 Event Shirt $30.00 $30.00 Regular Entry (June 16th – July 14th ) Passholder Non-Passholder Adult (19+) $32.00 $45.00 Youth (13-18) $28.00 $40.00 Child ( 12 and under ) $17.00 $25.00 Event Shirt $30.00