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these species on your next visit to Grouse Mountain and be sure to check out your own neighborhoods in the winter to see what local species stick around!

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Barn Owls increased in numbers due to the increase in food availability.  Now, with much of our farm land being converted to housing structures or changed to green house type high-intensity use, Barn Owl numbers appear to be on the decline.Be sure to keep an eye out for Tyto on your next visit to the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife!

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/introducing-tyto-barn-owl-wildlife-ambassador

interpreters also deliver a top notch educational talk at the same time, teaching our guests many cool and interesting facts about raptors.I hope that everyone has an opportunity to visit us next year and see our 2012 demonstrations.  There's nothing quite like having an owl fly silently only inches above your head or seeing an eagle take flight right in front of your eyes!A big thanks to our Birds in Motion

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/birds-in-motion-finishes-for-the-2011-season

snowmobiles and snowcats. The electrical control building of the structure is now full of the necessary gear that allows us to bring electricity from the generator into our local grid. We will complete the connections and testing of this gear over the next few weeks. Inside of the tower the elevator installation is progressing well. We have a near-complete elevator cab and elevator rails that go as high as

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/snowfall-presents-new-challenge-in-the-eye-of-the-wind-construction

. The snow, cold and short days are all triggers that the bears should begin their winter sleep. It was all over in a couple short hours and the bears were enjoying their new mattress! As the snow continues to build over the next few days the bears will spend an increasing amount of time sleeping inside. Once we are sure they are spending most of the day inside the den we will close the outer door to

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-build-bed-close-to-hibernation-now

nice and warm, it was time to attack the Grind. Our tips for those who are looking to set personal bests would go as follows:Pick the straightest route possible If you can take two stairs in one step, do so at each opportunity Run or speed walk the flat parts Rely on your quads rather than using your hands to push you up each step. By doing this you will build more leg strength and stamina for next

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morning – I think they wished they had the view I had that morning! I also checked out the sledge hockey demonstration set up on the ice rink and bid on a few of the items in the silent auction being held in the chalet, I didn't win anything, but the buffet lunch helped soften that blow. It's truly inspired me to see the athletes of VASS on the Mountain. Next time you visit during the winter months

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the Winter Olympic Games. Grouse Mountain is committed to continuously adding value to the alpine experience for its loyal guests, as well as enhance the experience with even more activities including ziplining (now available year-round) and 24/7 operations during the Olympics. We look forward to the next snowfall and another excellent winter season -30-

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do not hibernate in the winter time, but rather store caches of dried vegetation to feed on in the cold winter months. They can be seen during the summer months both feeding and drying out their grasses for the coming winter season.Watch and listen for this curious little mammal next time you are walking on talus or rocky slopes!

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the voicemail saying that they wanted me to be the intern for the summer, I was so excited I started to tear up in joy. I booked my flight two days later and couldn't wait to start. I am excited to learn all about Grouse Mountain, to be able to apply my knowledge and skills from university to get some real life marketing experience during the next few months. Stay tuned throughout the summer as I

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/a-view-from-the-inside