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climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer, despite losing his legs at the age of five. After joining a Free The Children “water walk” in Kenya last summer, Grouse Mountain President Stuart McLaughlin was inspired to create this event.“When you have to carry water from the only source over many kilometres, a 50 litre barrel of water leaves a dent in your skull and a lasting understanding of the daily

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position and repeat the movement alternating which foot steps forward. You can make lunges more challenging by holding dumbbells for added weight. Planks Building a strong core, which consists of your abs, obliques and lower back muscles, will help your posture and agility. A strengthened mid-section will actually benefit all aspects of your life, making turning, twisting and bending so much easier. Your

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over last year’s 523, with participants rising again this year to the physical challenges and embracing the fundraising focus.This year Grouse Mountain is honoured to welcome a new charity partner, the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds raised from Seek The Peak will go towards life-saving cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency. “Seek The Peak tests the fitness, stamina, and strength of

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Zone If you haven’t already heard, we’re putting in a brand new multi-lane Sliding Zone for this winter. The team is hard at work prepping the area and is getting ready to start setting up the sliding lanes. Located just off the West side of the skating pond, it’s sure to be some crazy carpet fun for guests of all ages to enjoy. Light Walk Sneak-Peek Something magical is happening around Blue Grouse

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involve? Most of the activity has been focused on brush cutting – think extreme weed-whacking! Many of these runs have not been touched since they were initially cut 20 to 25 years ago. That’s a lot of time for things to get overgrown. When things like bushes, shrubs and grasses grow taller on designated runs, it means that we need a certain depth of snow in order to cover it all before the run can be

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uniform, but not smooth. Add bread crumbs and pulse again in the processor. Season as desired. Allow the mixture to cool, to room temperature then gently mix in the lobster, chives and chopped parsley until well combined. Fennel Fondue 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL) olive oil 3 shallots, finely diced 2 fennel bulbs, sliced thinly 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL) Noilly Prat 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL

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and hike less. You can then start to run into the longer hills farther, hike the middle section and start running again before you reach the top. Christine’s Tip: Arrive early enough for those last minute bathroom stops and to participate in the excellent warm-up; crucial to help get the legs moving and the mindset for the road ahead. If you feel a little out of gas as you hit Nancy Greene Way, then

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instructions in the post, and you will be entered to win!Rules & RegulationsGrouse Mountain's "Win Big! #ggmr25" contest is open to legal residents of British Columbia who have reached the age of majority in the province at the time of entry. Contest dates will be specified in each post on facebook. Read the full contest rules here.What next?Now, all you have to do is head to the Grouse Grind® facebook

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wife during a Grouse Mountain ski school lesson and lost 40lbs on the Grouse Grind.Sarah, a cancer survivor who returns to the Mountain again and again for sanctuary.Paul, a father who's been shredding the slopes with his daughter who is now 19 since she was 10.The winner was determined by a combination of Facebook fan votes, a panel of celebrity judges and Grouse Mountain staff.Find out who won by

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 6 Don’t forget the stairs…We’ve entered the 30-day countdown to Seek the Peak. Are you ready? Quick check-in for this week as my training weekend revolved around the Grouse Grind and Nancy Greene, where I was once again reminded just how many stairs there are on this route. As you climb through Capilano and onto Nancy Greene, the grind of the race

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