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does lower several degrees and their heart rate drops to a quarter of it's normal rate but they still sit-up, roll over, stretch and even go for short sleep walks during this dormancy period.All of this motion is thought to keep their muscles, soft tissues and bones healthy during this period of non-activity.  We've seen a lot of this on our cameras and occasionally catch Grinder and Coola out on one

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Grinder and Coola enter their 18th hibernation period on grouse mountain On December 1st, 2018, Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, entered their 18th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain.  The bears had been growing sluggish for the last couple weeks and their appetites had reduced to next to nothing.  This was a sure sign that hibernation was close!  Once we started to receive

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lbs over his summer weight of 800lbs!  Grinder weighs in at 928lbs.  We recently reduced their habitat down to their hibernation area only.  This assists us in packing away their larger summer fence for the winter so it doesn't get destroyed by the snow and also shows the bears that it is time to build their bed in the den!We have supplied the bears with cut Amabilis Fir (Pacific Silver-Fir

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Weins with 62 GrindsThe North Face Jacket Draw Winners John DelorySUUNTO Watch Dennis Golinski On running Pack Heather Clark On running Pack Mark Gibbon On running Pack Amandeep Gill Molson Coors BBQ Ben FoggelSam Smith Tickets from Coca-Cola Atoussa Alikashani lululemon Yoga Mat Gerry Rahn lululemon

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New Menu at the Grouse Grind Coffee Bar Hearty and delicious options now available! We're excited to launch a brand new menu of delicious hot items at the Grouse Grind Coffee Bar!It's already your go to stop for a quick coffee and snack after conquering the trails, but starting today you can now satisfy your hunger with a variety of new hot options. Try out new favourites like Chicken Pot Pie

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hardware stores, department stores or specialty bird stores. They come in all shapes and sizes and some are specifically designed to attract certain species. Spending a bit of time at a specialty store or doing online research will help you determine which is right for you and your yard. There are also different seeds/nuts/suet that you can put out to attract different species. If you decide to feed

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-Grouse Grind® Challenge ResultsMen’s: 1st – Andrew Hanlon with 15 Grinds2nd – Tim Wiens with 14 Grinds 3rd – Dennis Golinski with 14 GrindsWomen’s: 1st – Brooke Spence with 17 Grinds 2nd – Astrid Bonter with 15 Grinds3rd – Maria Watson with 14 Grinds Male Female Andrew Hanlon 15 Brooke Spence 17 Tim Wiens 14 Astrid Bonter 15 Dennis

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Female 30:52). Most importantly, the event encourages participants to raise funds in support of the cardiology department at BC Children’s Hospital. In addition, Grouse Mountain will donate a portion of each registration from the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Online registration for the 29th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run is open until Sunday, September 8th at 6pm

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have to deconstruct the habitat each fall and set it up each spring.  When we opened the gate to their larger habitat both bears immediately knew it was time to explore!  Grinder, being the bolder bear, was first through but Coola was right on on his tail.  The bears did several laps around the habitat looking for food, left over goodies and checking out their favourite trees, beds and ponds.  They

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have a craving for proteins and fats.  We see them start to avoid the vegetables and go straight for the protein-rich dog kibble.  We also feed them salmon every day or every other day to help with their preparations.   PAST HIBERNATION DATES:2020 – ? 2019 – November 27th 2018 – December 1st 2017 – November 22nd 2016 – November 28th 2015 – November 16th

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