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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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uphill from here on out, let's keep attacking the training so that when the day comes, it will be a breeze. Our most recent training event took us back to Ambleside Park on what turned out to be a perfect end to a beautiful day. City Sport Physio stopped by before our run to talk about the importance of injury prevention. As we had indicated in an earlier blog, the best way to avoid injury is to

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with her favorite coloured stones, which I told her would help her get better much quicker, because it was a very special good-luck bracelet. I also told her that she's not allowed to take it off until she's feeling better again, then we'll go get ice cream at her favorite place. I went by to see her the day after she returned home, before I went for my trek up the Grouse Grind. She seemed to be in

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historic run and viewing will commence at noon and close around 5 p.m.  During its one-day stop at Grouse Mountain, visitors can learn how the van was also used to carry supplies, monitor Terry's running mileage, collect donations and slow down traffic. Ford of Canada has completely restored the van and over 1,000 hours of around the clock work was needed to dismantle and reassemble every van piece. It

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words; festive moose. Do you have any advice for people thinking about signing up, or those newcomers who just have?Get a great team together and make sure you have a clear vision of what you want your house to look like. It’s easy to get carried away when you have a piping bag in hand at 1am and start thinking it would look really great if your theme was just “snow storm”. But really, just have fun

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den to a good foragaing site.  Their favourite foods are small seeds and berries.  The chipmunks tend to be more shy and reclusive than the squirrels but can often be seen scurrying around our pathways gathering grass seeds and storing them for later.  They are also much more quiet than the squirrels and are rarely heard vocalizing.  Watch for both of these amazing little critters the next time you

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, our 24 hours of snow sports will give Vancouverites a taste of the unique and memorable events we have in store on Grouse Mountain when we welcome the world in 2010. The Games are truly a rare Canadian experience to celebrate.” The Olympic Games are a time for inspiration and celebration. The planned 24 hour snow sports celebration means more people will be able to enjoy the mountain and its

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Ambassadors. Our new Grind Ambassadors are all unique individuals who — while having different stories for frequenting the Grind — all share the same passion for the outdoors and Grouse Mountain.They were each outfitted, head-to-toe, in brand new Columbia Sportswear gear and will be able to put it to the test through a year of frequent abuse on the Grind!Over the next week we will be introducing you to all

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very personal event for many of the participants. Everyone has a powerful story to tell and reason for coming out. It’s not about a best time, it’s about thinking about how breast cancer touches so many lives, and that something can be done about it. ” Early Bird Entry (*up to June 6th ) Passholder Non-Passholder Adult (19+) $25.00 $35.00 Youth (13-18) $21.00 $30.00 Child (12 and under

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time did I intend to approach too close. However, as we approached one of the many switchbacks, the deer actually stepped aside off the trail and stood patiently waiting while I passed. The power and tranquility of this wild animal was overwhelming as we made eye contact while I went by. As soon as I had passed, the deer continued on up the trail. I looked back several times to see this magnificent

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