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– something called a nictitating membrane can cover their eyes to protect them at high speeds. The dark feathers below their eyes also help protect them from the glare of the sun; similar to how baseball or football players use dark paint below their eyes.  Peregrine falcons can be found all over the world – on every continent except for Antarctica. You might even spot some in downtown Vancouver. They make

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Remember: Use Your Trail Sense Grouse Grind season kicks off at 6:15am on May 17, 2014 With the beginning of the Grouse Grind season, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind our Grind community about the importance of using your trail sense when navigating the Grouse Mountain trail network. For a list of Grouse Grind facts, frequently asked questions and helpful hints, please click here or

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and all of next for one great price. Plus enjoy added value including discounts on rentals, lessons, retail and mountaintop activities as well as exclusive discounts on helmets and goggles. Don’t wait, only limited quantities are available. Buy yours now online, by telephone or in-person at Grouse Mountain.Buy Now

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Grinder and Coola Serve as Art Inspiration for 'The Revenant' Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, have had quite a few interesting credentials to their names over the years here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  A new one we just found out about is their recent help for a local effects team working on the new movie 'The Revenant'.  In the movie there is a

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, the birds enter a stage of rapid growth from nestling (mostly naked) to fledgling (all feathered) over the next three weeks.  Then it's time for practice flights!The birds left the nest just over a week ago now and have been practicing flying and building their strength for migration.Adult Barn swallows, even unrelated ones, help the young birds fly more easily and will even take turns providing

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Mountain Resort and its team have achieved over the years, and is committed to working with us to maintain and build on that success.” The new owners fully support the management’s priorities of putting guests and staff at the forefront while honouring the natural environment that is at the core of the Grouse Mountain experience. They anticipate this transaction will help highlight British Columbia as a

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Grind10 15 Days. 10 Grinds. One Great Cause. From July 1 to 15 take on the challenge of completing 10 Grinds in 15 days. You could win some great prizes, improve your fitness and help BC's sick kids. Date: July 1-15, 2016Fee: $5* and the following criteria must be met in order to participate: Have a current Grind Timer CardBe signed up for the Grind for Kids program supporting BC Children's

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Interpretive Centre, catch Disneynature's Wings of Life in the Theatre in the Sky, book a Honeybee Hive Tour, say hello to Buzzby our bee mascot...and more!2)Have a bear-y good time visiting grizzlies Grinder and Coola. Residents of a five-acre habitat on our mountaintop since 2001, our furry friends provide a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these amazing creatures up close and personal. Our friendly

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, we’ve got an adult lesson or clinic for you. Refine your technique and focus on building specific skills in our specialized Adult Programs – with your choice of a co-ed or ladies-only clinic. Our ski and snowboard instructors are the best in the business and will put their expertise to work to help you take your skiing or riding to the next level. For those feeling adventurous, join our Grouse

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fundraise and create awareness for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and second, to set the bar high as the first official Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge record holder. The course opened at 4 am, closing just after 10 pm. With help from Finger Food Studio’s the free Grouse Grind iPhone app was launched allowing to track and record your stats, progress and compare times with friends. Participants and

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