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down a steep and open mountainside. This image bears little resemblance to a typical hiking trail on the North Shore and there lies the problem.To get a snow avalanche, we need three things: a moderately steep slope, the right snow conditions and a trigger. 1) Most frequently, avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees or the equivalent of a blue or black diamond ski run. The beautiful

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We Have a Winner! The 2013 SOS Children's Gingerbread Village winner has been voted on and selected... Congratulations to "Patty's Girls" on winning the $1000 grand prize for our SOS Children's Gingerbread Village Challenge! There were so many incredible creations and in the end it came down neck-and-neck, but Patty's Girls pulled out the win.Here is a guest post from Melanie Roy of Patty's Girls

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Stuffing 1/2 lb (250g) merguez sausages (approximately 4 pieces) 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp (50 mL) olive oil 1 white onion, finely diced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic,minced 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika 1/4 cup (60 mL) Pernod 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (60 mL) bread crumbs 1/3 cup (75 mL) scallop mousse (see above) 1 lobster, cooked, meat removed, and patted dry 1/2 bunch of flat leaf

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/atlantic-lobster-and-merguez-sausage-stuffed-tortellini

birds of prey that work together and hunt in a group.  They are known to have one bird chase the prey towards the others that are waiting to pounce.  Here is a compilation shot of one of the Harris' Hawks going after a piece of food in mid-air - note the aerobatics! While the Harris' Hawks put on a great demonstration of concentration and maneuverability, the top aerodynamic abilities have to go to

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/birds-enjoying-some-nice-flying-weather

Artists for Conservation Festival Takes Flight with Birds of Prey at Grouse Mountain BC Conservation Symposium to take place on Thursday, October 3 On September 27, several of the world’s top nature and wildlife artists will gather to sketch live birds of prey at the opening gala for the third annual Artists for Conservation Festival on Grouse Mountain. The original art pieces will be auctioned

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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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Slopestyle on day two. With a whack of sponsors, girls will throw down for a piece of the $2222 prize purse and have an amazing time shredding with the MGT judges looking on. The Terrain Park Clinic, for all abilities, is on Saturday and the Slopestyle Contest is on Sunday. Riders are welcome to participate in both events or just one.For more information or to register, visit mgtsnowboardcamp.com. OAKLEY

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Pan-Fried Halibut Recipes from The Observatory  Pan-Fried Halibuthoney mussels, saffron cream, new potatoes, and basil mayonnaiseServes 6-8 Halibut eight 6-oz (175 g) premium halibut fillets (centre cut) 3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter juice from 1 freshly squeezed lemon salt and pepper to taste Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Divide the olive oil between two medium-sized, oven

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remember it well, he used to make me run the stairs at the soccer stadium with ankle weights many years ago). But this time, he had an entirely different type of torture in store for me. Well, that was... neat.It felt like I had entered a piece of untouched nature, the kind Vancouver is known for. As we disappeared into an opening that was engulfed in trees, with the sound of running water from the creek

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, and will take three-minutes to cover the 188-metre distance from the bottom of Paradise – the resort’s learning terrain – to the top of Screaming Eagle, near the Peak Chalet. The new lift also serves a dual role, and will be the missing piece for Grouse Mountain Snow School’s state of the art learning zone.“Finally, our tens of thousands of new skiers and snowboarders will have the most modern

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