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Seek the Peak: Nicole - Week 1
registered to participate in Seek the Peak this June. With 16KM of uphill trails that will require toughness and grit, I couldn’t be more excited for this challenge. As a long-distance cyclist and runner (recreationally, I might add), I’ve had the privilege of taking part in some very difficult races, though Seek the Peek is a different challenge of its own. Initially, I signed-up to help support such a
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-nicole-week-1
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Almost $210,000 raised for Whistler Water One Climb
, contributions from top individual fundraiser Phoebe Chen ($1,594), top school fundraiser Ross Road Elementary ($1,200) and top team fundraiser KPMG ($6,950) helped contribute more than $32,000 this year alone. To put it in perspective, $25 provides a lifetime of clean water to one person, which means 8,372 people have been positively impacted by Whistler Water One Climb to date.Kicking off the festivities
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/almost-210000-raised-for-whistler-water-one-climb
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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2016
unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain chalet from November 24-January 1. Why Participate?You will be supporting SOS Children’s Village BC who help local vulnerable children, youth and their families, including those in foster care. Plus, you have a chance to win great prizes! Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/gingerbread-village-challenge-2016
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Bees a'buzz'n with the Warmer Weather
the end of the clover bloom as we had approximately 2 weeks of warm dry weather allowing them to get out of their hives and re-stock.During the wet weather we were feeding the bees a syrupy mix of sugar and water to help them get by on days when they could not leave the hives to forage. We scaled this back as the warm weather came on and it encouraged them to get out and find natural forage.The
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Prepare for Lift Off!
cerebral learning about the mechanics of flight in our Prepare for Lift Off Gallery, or our Hive Interpretive Centre. For the thrill-seekers out there, try zooming above the trees on a Mountain Zipline Adventure or take to the skies on a scenic Helicopter Tour of the North Shore Mountains. Check out more info on our Summer of Flight activities here and start planning your own aerial adventure!
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Grinder and Coola Awake from Hibernation
here to watch a video of their playful emergence. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be strategically expanded over the next while, emulating the experience in the wild, where Grizzly bears gradually increase their footprint within a territory.The next time you visit Grouse Mountain, be sure to stop by their habitat and say hello.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grinder-and-coola-awake-from-hibernation
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Spring Wildlife Spotted!
first to arrive get the best real estate!This year we have decided to help out our Barn Swallows by providing them with additional nesting ledges (as seen in the photo below). This helps them save energy during the nest building stage and gives them more time to concentrate on rearing healthy young! Barn Swallow numbers have been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and migration
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/spring-wildlife-spotted
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Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids!
Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids! Elite athletes hit the Grind on the longest day of the year to support BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an amazing 16-hour day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that Sunday’s second-annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has helped raise almost $9,000 as part of the mountain’s annual support
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Thinking of Proposing Over the Holidays?
ensue. Not to worry though, as there are many close family & friends, venues and vendors that are willing to step in and help where they can. From an intimate gathering to a spectacular party of 500+, weddings at Grouse Mountain are pure magic. Receptions can take place in summer or winter, outdoors under a marquis tent or inside one of our many reception areas, including Grouse Mountain’s grand
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/thinking-of-proposing-over-the-holidays
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Earth Day 2017
operate more sustainably and help conserve our natural environment:Grouse Mountain is serviced by two public transit routes with regular service running to and from the base every half hour. We run a complimentary shuttle from Downtown Vancouver during the summer and along Nancy Greene Way during busy periods in the winter. We installed a Leviton electric vehicle charging station in 2013 that electric