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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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October 11 Marks First Official Snowfall Of The 2017/18 Season  Overnight snowfall blankets the upper slopes of Grouse Mountain When Grouse Mountain operations staff arrived at work this morning, they were greeted with snow! Overnight Grouse Mountain received its first snowfall of the 2017/18 season on the Mountain's upper slopes."This is the early going, and freezing levels are moving around a

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is still very hesitant to step on the scale! I guess he might be a little sensitive about his weight. Before hibernation last year we weighed Coola, under sedation for his medical check-up, in at 1005 lbs. This was still about a month before hibernation so we estimate he probably was around 1050lbs going into hibernation. Just before hibernating, Grinder, ever eager to show us his weight

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vocal as they communicate amongst themselves. Coyotes are scavengers and will eat just about anything but here on Grouse Mountain we've seen the hoping in the grasses catching small voles and mice. Coyotes tend to be monogamous and mate for life - their litter size can range from 3 to 12 pups. Coyotes do not present any danger to adults but young children should be supervised closely if hiking or

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newest activity – the Skyride Surf Adventure. Experience our iconic Skyride from a whole new perspective. Take in the stunning 360-degree views from the roof of the tram cabin as you soar above the trees on your way to the mountaintop. Get up close and with resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola in their mountaintop refuge or watch a falcon take flight at the Birds in Motion Demonstration. Stroll

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completing even a short yoga sequence, with regularity, you’ll quickly see improvements in flexibility. SnowFlow, has developed a great, 10-minute sequence that you can use both as a pre-season tool and on days where you’re going to be on the mountains. Don’t Forget About Your Calves Sitting or standing calf raises help to build muscular development increasing stability. When you encounter choppy snow or

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awarded by the Resort’s unique mountaintop playground. About Grouse Mountain:Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, welcoming 1.3 million visitors annually. With an employee base of over 600 during the summer season and more than 800 during the winter season Grouse Mountain is also the largest employer of youth on the North Shore. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we

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Teachings by Squamish Elder, William “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee Just listening to Willie speak, you can feel the passion behind his words. William “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee, better known to everyone as Willie, has been a part of Grouse Mountain’s education program since its inception 15 years ago and is still as excited about sharing his culture with students as the day he started. In that time

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parents, students, youth, children, and seniors as well as the Modern Family bundle option, which allows a household to build a discounted family pass reflective of their unique living arrangement. For a detailed list of 2017/18 Early Bird Pass rates and additional benefits, please click here. About Grouse Mountain: With 221 acres of skiable terrain, Grouse Mountain has been welcoming visitors to our

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11am to 8pm. For the latest in snow and weather conditions, please visit grousemountain.com or call our Snowphone at 604-986-6262. You can also text GROUSEREPORT to 333777 and receive a text alert whenever we receive more than 10cm of new snow. About Grouse Mountain: With 221 acres of skiable terrain, Grouse Mountain has been welcoming visitors to our slopes to enjoy the best in downhill sports since

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