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better is there is at least a month of skiing and riding still to enjoy. Grouse Mountain expects to be open until at least the end of April 2018, meaning that the fun continues. With more than 10 metres of snowfall this year, conditions on the Mountain are excellent.Spring is a great time to get on the slopes. The longer days and warmer temperatures are perfect for those looking to achieve a goggle tan

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there to be lots of fresh forage to explore.  Be sure to visit them in their new digs! A buffet of delights The large pond in the aptly named Lower Pond Habitat, contains many tasty delights for Grinder and Coola.  Their favourites are the frog and salamander eggs located around the edges of the pond and attached to sticks.  One of the first things the bears did upon entering Lower Pond was to go into

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for each use. The 2018/19 snow season is expected to be October 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019.

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cuisine.” For a healthy and fast vegan option, the Chickpea Salad Wrap with grilled sweet potato is available in Lupins Café. Using crunchy veggies, crisp apple and piquant seasonings combined with garbanzos, this dish is also nut-free, soy-free. For a fresher plant-based take on the traditional Pad Thai, visit Altitudes Bistro to try out the new Rad Thai bowl. Made with crisp-seared veggies and tender

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then sealed off by another wall. They will lay many eggs in one tunnel until they are full. Overall each adult female mason bee will lay about 20 eggs. The adult bee will then die as a new generation is ensured. This activity (and their life) takes place over approximately 6 weeks.Mason Bees are important native pollinators as they eat the nectar and pollen from flowers, but do not collect and

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.  Both bears had complete physical check-ups this year by our veterinarian team before hibernation.  Both were in excellent shape!Just before hibernation Grinder weighed in at 900 lbs and Coola at approximately 1050 lbs - both nice and plump and ready for a long sleep.  The bear's appetite had reduced in recent weeks and we tapered off their food supply just as the snow was building up.  Then as of

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Seek the Peak Training: Inspiration Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!Fundraising is an important component of Seek the Peak, with every dollar raised going towards the lifesaving

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day. It is a challenge, but having your water bottle ready is step #1. Warm-up Exercises:1. Leg swings (forward and back):  2 sets of 30, each leg. Start low and work your way to higher kicks as you approach rep 30 Keep your stomach muscles engaged and do not let your lower back arch (extend)The movement should feel like it is coming from your hips not your back 2. Reverse lunge with knee drive: 3

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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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report that all is well with Grinder and Coola! They have each received a clean bill of health and are ready to head into hibernation very soon.We are anticipating a lot of snow this year and the bears seem to be too as they are already showing signs of slowing down and their appetites are decreasing - all signs that their long winter sleep is quickly approaching.Here are some interesting measurements

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