Search Results

experience unlike any other, a glide around Grouse Mountain’s 8,000-square foot outdoor ice skating pond surrounded by trees adorned with glimmering lights, a magical sleigh ride through the forest or Sunday afternoon fireside carols in the chalet courtesy of the VOC Sweet Gospel Choir are sure to put visitors of all ages in the Christmas spirit.Once again this season, the Peak of Christmas will support

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/elfin-magic-lives-at-the-peak-of-christmas

, I was a little intimidated by how "experienced" they looked. I remember thinking "What have I done?!". We were then told by Marieve Legrand, (lululemon ambassador, ultra-marathon runner, and Seek the Peak trainer extraordinaire), in no uncertain terms: "I won't sugar coat it, it's going to be hard, but I promise if you show up, you'll finish". After which she promptly threw us into the wonderful

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/road-to-seek-the-peak-week-5

team was on hand and gave a great talk on the importance of nutrition. I learned a lot, they explained the glycemic index and how different foods can affect your energy levels. They provided us with samples of the Vega products for before training, during and afterwards. Their biggest tip was not to try new foods or supplements on race day! I was a bit scared to start running again, but with the

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-training-round-2

. What always amazes me is how beautiful the trails and nature are in this part of the north shore.We ran out for half of the run and turned around to run back. As I was still running out, there were people on their way back and we were cheering each other on. After the run we had a fantastic cool down. Doing yoga outside is so special and when you can view Grouse Mountain from your mat it makes it

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/trail-running-and-yoga-cool-down

A Wet and Lazy Week for the Bears Despite some rain, Grinder and Coola have been enjoying a lazy week in their upper pond habitat.  The bears have made themselves day beds up in the treed area and spend the late mornings and afternoons lying around watching guests play 'spot the bear'.  The easiest way is to look for the furry "rocks"!  We estimate that Grinder and Coola have now put on probably

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/a-wet-week

beginning their explorations.  The lower pond itself has begun to melt out and they both jumped into the icy waters for their first real submersion of the year (upper pond is still under a mound of snow).  This was quickly followed by more excited wrestling and finally a long afternoon nap on the hillside in Lower Pond.  As I write this they are back in the pond, playing away with the icebergs and snow

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-enter-lower-pond-habitat

Barn Swallow Construction These days are a flurry of wildlife activity on top of Grouse Mountain.  Many mammals and birds are nest building, feeding young or just otherwise active and feeding after a long winter.One of our more common avian residents is the Barn Swallow.  These guys arrive from migration in mid-May and begin to find suitable nesting locations and partners.  Once they have found

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/barn-swallows-making-homes-on-grouse-mountain

anticipating skiing and riding will continue late into spring. There is no better time to pick up a Y2Play pass that gives you the rest of this winter season and all of next at prices up to 80%. Don't be disappointed as these sought after passes sell out ever year. Buy Now

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/y2play-is-80-sold

Wildlife of Spring Lots of Wildlife on Grouse Mountain Spotted Stretching Legs and Wings after a Long Winter As the daylight grows longer and the temperatures warmer, we are noticing more and more wildlife activity up here on Grouse Mountain.  Last week we had an amazing opportunity to view a Bobcat (Lynx rufus) right in the backyard of our Wildlife Office (photos by Dan Grima).  He was out

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/wildlife-of-spring

gradual ascent. There was laughter all around me, folks talking about dinner plans and Beyoncé. But after a quarter mile, it becomes a vertical climb, and all the chatter is replaced by panting. The guys in front of me complained their thighs were burning. I muted that out and soldiered on, convinced the summit was near.I heard grumblings and looked up. A sign said I had only reached the halfway mark

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/in-the-news-lemme-tell-you-the-grouse-grind-is-not-misnamed