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It's time to Grind! Hit the trail and visit Grouse Mountain’s Summer of Bear Discovery (North Vancouver) Just in time for the May long weekend (and launch of the Summer of Bear Discovery), Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the Grouse Grind hiking season will open for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 17 from 6:15 am until 7:30 pm.“We are very excited that the iconic Grouse Grind trail

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, we might add) on November 15th, we were stoked for the season ahead. So much so, that whenever the snow did fall our Groomers did a whole lot with very little. Our amazing Mountain Operations team has reached deep into their bag of tricks this season harvesting snow, moving snow, tarping and trenching. If it allowed us to open terrain or keep terrain open, I guarantee you it’s been done and is

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activities along with our five-star restaurant, The Observatory. With a long history dating back to Vancouver's earliest days, Grouse Mountain received its name in 1894 when a visiting hiking party encountered a blue grouse bird on the alpine slopes. Grouse Mountain is also home to the 2014/15 Y2Play pass - the best value on a season snowpass, valid for the remainder of this season and all of next. Ski or

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/16 Pass at our 2014/15 prices.So with that in mind, we present to you, in no particular order, the first five of our top ten reasons for why an Annual Local’s Pass will take your life to new heights while getting you outside all year long to enjoy the activities you love:10) You can bring friends: With an Annual Local’s Pass, you can bring a buddy or two and receive 50% off Alpine Experience

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Children’s water project in the Kenyan community of Kipsongol. Seek the Peak presented by Columbia – Sunday, June 15th: Seek The Peak is back for the 11th year complete with 16 kilometers of ultimate fitness bragging rights and a challenge guaranteed to leave you breathless. With an awe-inspiring 4100-ft climb, Seek The Peak will test your fitness and overall mental toughness while raising valuable funds

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Omega The Wolf A Life That Inspired Respect and Awe for Wolves  We are very saddened to report that our oldest wolf Omega passed away early this morning. He was discovered deceased at first light within the Grouse Mountain wolf habitat where he and his pack mates found sanctuary. At 15 & 1/2 years old, Omega lived to be one of the oldest wolves in the world. Omega was born in captivity in

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Presenting the Seek the Peak Video Get charged up then before you register for this amazing event Watch the official video for the 10th anniversary Seek the Peak. In support of BC Cancer Foundation, Seek the Peak will take place on June 15, 2013.Registration for Seek the Peak is now open. The earlier you register, the more you'll save on registration fees - and the more time you'll have to get

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approximately 12 minutes, or until the syrup begins to caramelize and bubble.Allow to cool, then crumble. Pear-Walnut Vinaigrette3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL) pear vinegar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard6 Tbsp (100 mL) liquid from Poached Pears (above) 1/8 vanilla pod, scraped and seeded2 1/4 Tbsp (35 mL) walnut oil 2/3 cup (150 mL) grapeseed oil salt and pepper to tasteCombine pear vinegar and Dijon mustard in a bowl

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Snowfall Presents New Challenges Access to The Eye of the Wind project site a challenge under 150 cm of new snow With 150cm of snow at Grouse Mountain the project site of The Eye of the Wind has evolved into something very different. The white steel tower, viewPOD and blades are nearly camouflaged in their snowy surroundings. Access to the site is a large challenge as our team relies on

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balanced meals like you would normally do on any other training day. Having a good balance of 40-60% carbohydrates and 20% fats and 15-30% protein is recommended. Ensure you drink plenty of liquids all day long, anywhere from 3-5 litres/day. Good choices are: sweet potatoes, Quinoa, pastas, baked potatoes, brown rice, and fruits. Electrolyte fluids such as Gatorade or using electrolyte tabs such as Nuun

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