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Gear Up for Family Day
MAG proprietary technology enables you to quickly adapt to varying light conditions with the confidence of lens security. Chromapop lens technology allows you to see amplified detail and enhanced natural colour with 5x anti-fog. 16 strong, weatherproof N52 magnets automatically guide the lens into the frame, accurately aligning and anchoring it in place. Hestra All Mountain C-Zone Mitt: Warm and
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Over 700 Participants Make the Climb for the 15th Annual Seek the Peak
participants take on the 13-kilometre course alone or as part of a relay team, with every step upwards raising valuable funds for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. This year’s Seek the Peak title goes to Damien Humbert with a time of 1:23:56 and topping the women’s category is Nanna Leegaard Kruse with a time of 1:42:57. Taking top honours in the relay category is
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Great Options to Keep You Fashionably Sun Safe This Summer
protection solutions for all. Our Retail Manager, Brock, has identified some favourite options so you can enjoy the sun without the burn. 1.Outdoor Research Sombriolet Sun HatThe best sun protection hats should provide good shade from the sun for your scalp, face, neck, head and ears and preferably have a high UV barrier factor. With the Sombriolet Sun Hat, it has all these features and more. The UPF 50
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/great-options-to-keep-you-fashionably-sun-safe-this-summer
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Seafood smarts win top honours
. Vancouver’s first commercially viable wind turbine, The Eye of the Wind, was inaugurated earlier this year as part of Grouse Mountain’s goal to become carbon neutral. The Eye of the Wind is now open for the public to learn about this limitless form of alternative energy. The Observatory is open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5 pm - 10 pm. Grouse Mountain Admission is complimentary with advance dinner
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/seafood-smarts-win-top-honours
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Chefs’ Grill Dinner Coming to Grouse Mountain on August 29
mountaintop and distinct flavours imparted through the wood-fire grill.” Chefs’ Grill Dinner will take place on Altitudes Patio from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, August 29th. The menu featuring six courses plus two amuse is available for $115 per person and includes Mountain Admission. Reservations are limited and seating will be done by social bubble with a maximum of six people per table. Due to the outdoor
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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - First Daily Winner
). I was with a friend of mine and we were almost finished with our hike near the top of the trail when we heard this odd noise. (I've heard it many times since and now realize it is the call of a protective mother Grouse) I looked down and there at my feet about 4 or 5 feet away was a Grouse. She looked like a miniature peacock or turkey with her tail all fanned out. My friend and I were looking at
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Wind Energy and its Merits
Infrastructure Leaves a Small Footprint. It would take less than 5% of Canada’s land to generate enough wind power to fuel the entire nation. Wind Can Be a Nimble Technology. Compared to other forms of energy that can require a massive transmission infrastructure (such as power lines), the nature of wind technology allows wind turbines to be located close to the end-user. Timing is Everything. Wind speeds
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10th Anniversary for the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife
first arrived at the refuge. They were so small! When they arrived both bears weighed 40 to 50 lbs. Today they are between 750 to 900 lbs! That's quite an increase.The Refuge has expanded and grown a lot since those early days of two young grizzly bear cubs. The next year Cari and Boo arrived and spent the winter before moving on to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Refuge. The year after that our pack
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36,000 lbs of wind turbine blades airlifted
simple.” The arrival of the blades – the appendages which form the revolving “mill” of the structure – is one of the key milestones in the production of the world’s first commercial wind turbine to feature an elevator-accessed observation deck wrapped around the tower at 58 metres. The final assembly of the turbine components is slated for late summer 2009. “When we saw these massive blades suspended
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/36000-lbs-of-wind-turbine-blades-airlifted
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Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips
needs fuel to perform at its very best. And don’t forget the water! With the additional training, you have added in to your routine you should up you water intake to ensure you stay hydrated leading up to your big day. Quick tip: Set goals for how much water you should drink every hour! Aim for 500ml. Have an alarm set so you don’t forget. 3. Don’t Forget the Warm Up Anytime you train, you need to