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Grouse Parks Named #3 Terrain Park in the Northwest by Newschoolers
Grouse Parks Named #3 Terrain Park in the Northwest. The results of Newschoolers' 2018 Parks Poll are in, and we couldn't be more elated. As last season came to a close, Newschoolers, named the top skiing website in the world, teamed up with Snow Park Technologies to create a comprehensive ranking of the best terrain parks across North America. Using a combination (50/50) of analytical analysis
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Spring Stirrings
activity on our hibernation bear camera.Recently the bears have been seen rolling around, remaking the bed, doing some stretching and overall spending more time out of the sleeping chamber and into the larger front-area of the den. Our Wildlife Rangers have even seen them poking their heads out to see what we are up to with our daily checks (see the photo below!). Since we are observing this activity
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Earth Week Update: Natural Environment
connection. Our Pollinators Garden, participation the North American Hummingbird Banding Program and support of the Northern Spotted Owl captive breeding program are just a handful of examples. The Pollinators Garden was started at Grouse Mountain as a natural extension of our Bee Hive Program. Both educational and beautiful, the garden showcases regional varietals that are important in supplying a source
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17th Anniversary of Grinder and Coola's Arrival at Grouse Mountain!
facing a very uncertain future which included the possibility of being euthanized. They spent the first weeks exploring their new habitat and all the different types of habitat it contained. They only had a couple months to prepare for winter and hibernation. Fast forward 17 years to September 5, 2018 and Grinder and Coola are now all grown up and are seasoned veterans of their habitat and spend their
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Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Returns September 15th
ages to take on the iconic trail, known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, in an effort to set a new record, beat their own best Grind time, or simply complete their first hike to the Peak of Vancouver. After completing their hike up the Grouse Grind®, participants are encouraged to join in the fun at the post-race celebration in the Mountaintop Plaza. Festivities will include award presentations, a
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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Running Tips
possibilities. However, we all need to remember to be self-sufficient in case anything happens. Going as a group or with friends who are familiar with a specific area is always a good approach. For more information on the “10 essentials” and how to be trail-smart, please click here.3.Most of the trails on the North Shore are multi-use, which means you might encounter hikers, mountain bikers and even sometimes
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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Safety
that if something should happen, rescue crews have reliable information on where to begin a search if necessary.2. Do Your ResearchHaving a little bit of knowledge is huge. Knowing where a trail goes and what the possible risks are along that trail are incredibly important things to be aware of before you head out. Staying within your limits is also important. There can be a lot of pressure to try
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Saturday is Passholder Appreciation Day
ridiculous costumes, crash into a pool of slush in spectacular fashion. Pair that with a burger and cold drink from the beer garden and you're set, just watch out for the splash zone.We've got sun in the forecast so make the most of the long-weekend and join us for the final turns of the season.
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Madison Sands Breaks the Women's Course Record at 2018 Grouse Grind® Mountain Run
Madison Sands breaks the women’s course record at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run presented by VPG Realty Jordan Guenette tops the podium with the fastest time of the day (North Vancouver) Over 360 participants took to the trail Saturday morning for the 28th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Inc. This annual favourite welcomes hikers of all ages to take on the iconic Grouse
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Earth Day 2017
Mountain plus it can actually supply power back to the grid on trips when the downhill car is heavier than the uphill car!The Observatory and Altitudes Bistro are members of the Green Table Network, a group committed to responsible restaurant practices, as well as Ocean Wise, the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation program. We work with local growers and suppliers to shorten the distance in our product