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Alpha The Wolf
Alpha the Wolf It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our lone remaining Timber Wolf - Alpha. Alpha was captive born in the spring of 2001 and arrived at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife on June 8, 2004 as part of a pack of 4 wolves – retired from the movie industry. Alpha led a long and healthy life here at Grouse Mountain. He turned 15 years old
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Congratulations Sam Mulligan and Stirling Hart
Ski Club racer, Sam Mulligan, was nominated to the World Cup Men Senior team. We’re elated for Sam and hope you’ll join us in wishing him all the best with training and the season ahead. Stirling Hart, who has performed in the Grouse Mountain World Famous Lumberjack Show for the past 13 years, won the Stihl Timbersports Champions Trophy in Marseille, France May 26/27, 2018. Showcasing both his
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Grouse Mountain to Celebrate 90th Winter Season
Grouse Mountain to Celebrate 90th Winter Season Community invited to share relevant memorabilia to commemorate historic milestone (North Vancouver) While the summer season is just starting to wind down, the upcoming winter season is fast approaching and it promises to be a very special one here at the Peak of Vancouver. The 2016/17 winter season marks 90 years since the first skiers took to the
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Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Returns September 16th
presentations, a recovery zone, BBQ, music and interactive sponsor activations. This year’s event features a cash purse for both male and female top finishers. 1st place: $1500 2nd place: $750 3rd place: $250 New for 2017, a course record incentive has generously been provided by the event’s title sponsor, VPG Realty Inc. An additional $2,500 will be awarded to the top male and female finishers should they
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Geoff Kabush Takes the Day at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty
Geoff Kabush Takes the Day at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Robyn Mildren tops the podium in the women’s category (North Vancouver) Perfect hiking conditions greeted racers at the start line this morning for the 27th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Inc. This year’s event saw over 400 participants of all ages and abilities take on the iconic
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Our Garden is Growing!
Our Garden is Growing! If you’ve stopped by Altitudes patio recently you may have noticed it’s lined with some fantastic looking veggies. Now in its third year, our vegetable garden continues to develop and include new and delicious herbs, greens and vegetables. Again this summer you can find a variety of kales, Butter lettuce, Swiss chard and herbs like Rosemary, Mint, Oregano and Italian
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Grouse Grind® to Open on Saturday!
year of the Grind For Kids program which has raised more than $970,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation since 2010. With the passionate support of the Grind community, Grouse Mountain hopes to hit the $1 Million mark in support of BC’s sick kids. For more information about Grind For Kids, please visit grindforkids.ca. Hikers can track their progress and see how they compare to other Grinders
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Earth Week Update: Education
, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.As Earth Day approaches, conversations about sustainability and the environment come to the forefront. But, we believe there are opportunities for those conversations to take place every day. Being located so close to the City yet on the edge of the wilderness and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors a year
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation
the next while, emulating the experience in the wild, where Grizzly bears gradually increase their footprint within a territory. The now 17 year old Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola originally came to Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife in 2001 when they were rescued after being orphaned during separate incidents in Bella Coola and Invermere. The bears are an important part of the
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Grouse Mountain Launches Collaboration with Vegan Cookbook Author, Dreena Burton
years, in that time writing five bestselling cookbooks charting her journey as a plant-powered cook and at-home mom of three. Passionate about health, she creates recipes using whole foods and minimally processed ingredients. While plant-based dining is incredibly popular from a health and wellness perspective, there are also additional benefits from a sustainability and animal welfare perspective. As
