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after one of our original habitants, the blue grouse. We have branded our sustainability program in honour of our namesake in recognition of our belief that we are simply the stewards of something that belongs to every living thing, now and for generations to come. BLUE GROUSE Taken together, these elements from a simple but powerful symbol of who we are, and of what we believe. One mountain, one world, seamlessly connected, for generations to come. Economic Sustainability Although businesses must be run in a way that makes economic sense, it is import that they also contribute to the well being of both society and the environment. Below are a few economic initiatives we have taken on in line with our Blue Grouse philosophy. Local Economy Grouse Mountain injects over $120 million into our local economy. We are the top four-season attraction in Vancouver, generating tourism awareness and opportunity. Grouse Mountain’s iconic status as a tourism destination has stimulated significant opportunities for local hotels and accommodations. Employee Benefits Grouse Mountain supplies dollar-matched RRSP programs for full-time employees and hosts Product Awareness programs for employees, leveraging its supplier relationships for mutual benefit. For more info on Employment Perks, visit our Careers page. Our Passes Since its launch in 1999, Grouse Mountain’s Y2Play snow pass campaign has drawn over 1 million skier and riders to the mountain. Our extensive pass holder base stimulates significant retail opportunities for local businesses. Tourism Grouse Mountain works with Tourism Vancouver and Tourism British Columbia to promote our city as a top tourist destination and with Vancouver Coast & Mountain to promote our region as a top tourism destination. We also work with the Canadian Tourism Commission to promote Canada as a top tourism destination. 2010 Olympic Games Grouse Mountain committed a significant investment as a Community Contributor to securing the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games. The Circle of Life Our story begins with the source of everything we have, and everything we want to protect – the world itself. The spherical shape of our logo represents the beautiful, but delicate, circle of life that we are committed to preserving. Our mountain means the world to usThe mountain is our home, but it is also a symbol of strength and aspiration. True sustainability means recognizing that every part of our world is connected, and that every decision we make on our mountain has an impact on the world outside.Blue is the colour of lifeWe live on the blue planet, where blue represents water, sky, snow and ice; the basic elements of life on earth, and on our mountain. As a symbol of sustainability, blue is the new green.Our Name and Our NamesakeGrouse Mountain is named after one of our original habitants, the blue grouse. We have branded our sustainability program in honour of our namesake in recognition of our belief that we are simply the stewards of something that belongs to every living thing, now and for generations to come. Blue GrouseTaken together, these elements from a simple but powerful symbol of who we are, and of what we believe. One mountain, one world, seamlessly connected, for generations to come Social Sustainability Fostering a loyal and happy workforce as well as community means reduced training costs, increased employee expertise and guest returns. More efficiency means more investment in sustainable infrastructure. Below are a few of the social initiatives in place at Grouse Mountain.  Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife A research, education and conservation centre, Grouse Mountain's Refuge is home to two orphaned Grizzly Bears living in a protected 5 acre habitat. It is also home to a Timber Wolf retired from the film industry. GMREW is also participating in an urgent spotted owl rehabilitation program, a world-wide study on hummingbirds and aims to raise public awareness about the challenges faced by wildlife in our province. Education Programs Over 15,000 school children participate in Grouse Mountain’s highly subsidized Adventures in Education Programs every year. Our programming always has an environmental or historic education component (Birds in Motion, Eco Walks, Lumberjack Shows, Wildlife Ranger Talks). Charitable Programs Grouse Mountain has exceeded $1 million in charitable and community donations. Annual events such as the Grouse Grind Mountain Run have raised funds for the BC Lung Association and BC Children's Hospital. Our Seek The Peak Relay partners with the BC Cancer Foundation to raise money and awareness, and the Peak of Christmas supports the SOS Children’s Village and works with the Karen Magnussen Foundation. We also participate in Jeans Day and Bike to Work Week and host Wine on the Mountain in support of B.C. Adoptive Families.In 2010, Grouse Mountain partnered with BC Children's Hospital and Whistler Water to create Grind For Kids, an annual fundraising initiative that leverages the local Grouse Grind community to raise funds to help sick kids. Visit the Grind For Kids page for more info. First Nations Partnerships Grouse Mountain is home to the First Nation’s Snowboarding Team. Our hiwus Feasthouse promotes Coast Salish culture staffed by Squamish Nation program leaders.  Youth & Student Employment We are the largest employer of youth on Vancouver’s North Shore. Grouse Mountain serves as mentor with practicum opportunities for students in tourism, hospitality, marketing, guest services, accounting, mountain operations and PR. We also work with local organization Connexions to find gainful employment for developmentally challenged workers. Employee Benefits Grouse Mountain offers subsidized education programs for employees, sponsors employee sports teams and facilitates employee car pooling and smoking cessation programs. Employees are also provided with health and wellness benefits. Visit our Careers page for more info. Public Education We host public education sessions on snow safety & trail and hiking safety (with Adventure Smart and the Canadian Avalanche Association).  Volunteer Initiatives Grouse Mountain employees volunteer their time with Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, Family Services of the North Shore, and We Day in support of Free the Children. Healthy Lifestyles Our Mountain is synonymous with active and healthy lifestyles. Grouse Mountain offers four season alpine recreation giving visitors many fitness choices including skiing, hiking, ice skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, paragliding and running. Athlete Training Programs Grouse Mountain is the home training ground of top athletes who represent Canada on the world stage. We sponsor athletes and are home to Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports and help them promote winter sport among adaptive athletes. We also promote the future of snow sports with ski and snowboarding instructor training programs. The Eye of the Wind The operation of a single wind turbine atop Grouse Mountain creates BC’s first viable, wind energy solution. It is the world’s first wind generator with a viewPOD, and it offsets up to 25% of the resort's power consumption per year. Our Fleet of Vehicles The alpine and snow removal fleets operate on biodiesel. We are the FIRST resort in Canada to use biodiesel in its mountaintop fleet. Our sleigh rides are also operated by a snowcat fueled by biodiesel. Grouse Mountain’s biodiesel initiative has reduced carbon emissions from the applicable vehicles by 70%. Beaver Electrical Machinery works on our motors and supplies us with motors (from fans to trams) and follows “Green Motor Practices”. Electric Car Charging We have a Leviton electric vehicle charging station, conveniently located near the entrance to the Grouse Grind. Electric car users with a ChargePass can access the station. Co-op Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Grouse Mountain is pleased to offer designated spots for all of the region’s major car-sharing options (Car2Go, Zipcar, EVO and Modo). For bike enthusiasts, we provide bike racks located at the base. Our Snow-Making Fleet Draws on a privately-owned water source and does not tap into municipal reserves. In the summer months, our snowmaking fleet is employed to help mitigate the risk of forest fires. Food & Beverage The Observatory and Altitudes Bistro are members of the Green Table Network, a group committed to responsible restaurant practices. We are proud members of Ocean Wise, the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation program.Grouse Mountain grows specialty garnish for its food and beverage operation on-site and works with local growers to shorten the distance of product sourcing. We work with responsible suppliers to ensure the products we offer leave the smallest footprint possible. We recycle kitchen grease through West Coast Reduction.Grouse Mountain's organics collection program manages the collection of organics, recyclables and solid waste around the facility, from compostable cups and cutlery at Lupins Café to trim waste from the kitchens of Altitudes Bistro and The Observatory. Transit Grouse Mountain is serviced by two public transit routes and a free shuttle bus from Downtown, making it accessible via sustainable means. Skyride Grouse Mountain’s Skyride aerial tram system is a low impact way up the mountain. It has eliminated over 25 million drives to the top of the mountain. Recycling Grouse Mountain recycles. We operate a proprietary recycling station separating non-refundables (glass, plastic, metal) and a battery recycling program for employees. Our cardboard is recycled weekly. Every Tuesday, Grouse Mountain’s refundable containers are donated to Collingwood School. All employees use re-usable cups for beverages and there is an environmental fund for those who use disposable cups. Tickets for General Admission, Download and Winter Lift are made from recycled stock from Canada Ticket. Waste Materials A highly-effective trash compactor reduces the impact of waste materials and our non-refundables are collected weekly by “the recycling alternative”. Grouse Mountain works with M&R Environmental to safely dispose of waste oil, filters, rags, bottles and anti-freeze and turn them into biofuel and bioantifreeze. We salvage materials from retired structures to use in new projects. Environmental Audits Grouse Mountain has undergone a sustainable business supply audit by the Environmental Youth Alliance, a comprehensive energy audit by BC Hydro and a carbon emissions audit by Ecosystem Restoration Associates. Environmental Campaigns Grouse Mountain participates in the Lights Out campaign and operates a no-idling zone. Lighting and Energy Grouse Mountain has replaced its incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lighting where feasible. We recycle CFL bulbs and use low voltage lamping (50 vs.35 watts) where feasible and our radio batteries are rechargeable.In addition, the light standards located on our ski runs are powered by energy-efficient LED lights. Our Office We use 100% recycled paper and the back-side of previously used paper. We print materials on post-consumer paper stock and use online subscriptions for publication where possible. Our “green sealed” toner from Laser Valley technology is recycled. Other Green Practices We use low VOC paint for renovations where feasible and work with Cintas to clean mechanic uniforms – 70% of water Cintas uses is recycled. Facilities The washroom faucets at Grouse Mountain are hands-free to mitigate waste. Auto faucets are thermal mixed i.e. hot and cold water to save energy. Toilets are low flow using 6 gallons vs. the standard 13 gallons (excluding base toilets). Soap dispensers at Grouse Mountain are also hands-free to mitigate waste. All bathroom towels are 100% recycled and “green certified”. We also use biodegradable trash bags, eco-friendly cleaning products, and “green-sealed” cleaners, soap and paper products. Environmental Sustainability Grouse Mountain has taken on a number of environmental initiatives that coincide with our Blue Grouse philosophy. This is by no means a comprehensive list. We are always searching for more and better ways to help our planet. The following green initiatives are already happening at the Peak of Vancouver.

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play in the sun!  As the bears have aged, we've seen their play and wrestling slow down but both still have a playful spirit at heart.  Grinder was seen playing with sticks and downed branches and both bears enjoyed a dig in the snow and will inevitably build a few small snow caves in the remaining snow in their habitat.We also observed a few play wrestle sessions which showed the bears were happy

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Grouse Mountain Provides a “Short Cut” For Terrain Park Users The new handle tow is a first for Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains (North Vancouver) Grouse Mountain is excited to announce the opening of its brand-new lift – the Short Cut handle tow in Side Cut Park. The latest enhancement to the Resort’s popular terrain parks, the aptly named new lift offers access to up to 20 features

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Grinder and Coola Enter 22nd Hibernation Period Enter den on November 21st Late afternoon yesterday, November 21st, saw Grinder and Coola enter their 22nd hibernation period here at Grouse Mountain.  Both bears had been getting quite sleepy for the past week or so and had built a decent bed out of Pacific Silver-fir branches in their sleeping chamber.  They had been coming out once or twice a

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Coffee BAr Menu We're excited to launch a brand new menu of delicious hot items at the Grouse Grind Coffee Bar! Try out new favourites like Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach and Feta Lasagna with Marinara sauce or hearty Moroccan Chickpea & Kale soup.These fast and fresh options are available daily to keep you fueled on the go.

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Short Cut Handle Tow Now Open The new handle tow is a first for Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains Grouse Mountain is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new lift – the Short Cut handle tow in Side Cut Park. The latest enhancement to the Resort’s popular terrain parks, the aptly named new lift offers access to up to 20 features, eliminating the need for skiers and riders to use the

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OFFICIAL RESULTS Female1st Place: Frederique Joncas2nd Place: Sara Niblock3rd Place: Kate MacmillanMale1st Place: Pierce Smith2nd Place: Darren Smith3rd Place: William Hooley Name 1st Run 2nd Run Evan Barker 28.47 37.22 Andrew Bibby 29.77 28.91 Christian Blanchard 30.63 32.19 Kody Botteril 26.59 27.91 Mark Bramwell

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Grinder was 906 pounds.  This is still about 30 pounds lighter than when they went into hibernation last year but there are still a few weeks of eating left to go!The next stages will be the bears continuing to put on their last few pounds and also creating their bed bed inside the den.  We provide them with a big pile of Pacific Silver Fir branches selectively harvested from around the mountain.  Then

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Coola weighed in at 1045 lbs and Grinder at 885lbs.  This is close to their final winter weights.  We have begun providing the bears with lots of Pacific Silver-Fir branches in order to line their sleeping chamber.  We've seen them working on it already - Coola tends to do a lot of the work while Grinder likes to supervise and has been known to pull a branch or two out if he doesn't like what he's

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