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inspirational.Dave shared with us how important it is not to over train and to keep the intensity relatively moderate most of the time and have 10% of the training for high intensity. To focus on the technique rather than training hard. Most of all to enjoy the training and have fun! It was another great training night and looking forward to our next group run.Stay tuned for next Wednesday, our eighth training

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grind-training-and-inspirational-talk-with-dave-norona

Minister, opened the race sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal, as over 500 athletes of all ages and abilities raced to beat their best times. More than 100 BMO staff and volunteers participated in the popular race. In addition to producing amazing feats of resilience, determination, and athleticism, this year’s race also raised much needed funds for three aspiring Canadian athletes competing this winter

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. Starting July 2, the camps will run Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm during all nine weeks of summer. Parents are able to book a full 5-day package or specific individual days. Only a short 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver, kids will dive into the wilderness playground that is right here in their own backyard. Grouse Mountain's professional adventure team's mission is to support non-stop fun

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/summer-camps-come-alive-at-the-peak-of-vancouver

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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Time to Lace Up Those Skates The Festiva Season is Almost Here! November has arrived and Vancouver's only mountaintop ice skating rink is now open! The ice skating rink will operate daily from 9am to 10pm. Come lace up your skates and glide around our 8,000 square foot pond to your heart’s content. This also means Christmas is around the corner and Grouse Mountain’s holiday wonderland will soon

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-square foot pond – the only mountaintop skate pond in Vancouver – open this week, so stop by between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm daily for your winter fix. Hold hands on a romantic date, bring the kids up for some authentic winter fun or go solo and practice your triple axels (kidding). And as for that weather forecast, we’re looking at clear and cold conditions this week – perfect for the North Shore’s

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the best of me. Reminding me this is my come back race and this should be fun… remember when running was fun?Back to the grind, literally… Like the champ that he is, he re-focused my thoughts on days we could train together, whether it was going up the Grouse Grind on a Sunday evening or an early rise and shine jog, as we both have pressing schedules it is not as likely as we desired to be free at

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cool breeze and I could see more of Grouse Mountain and the area where the bears hibernate in the winter. Going up the mountain took 18 minutes and it was such great fun. Even though I was a bit nervous about the height, seeing the spectacular scenery was the best part of the ride.The walk from the chairlift to the Eye of the Wind was only a few minutes and there seemed to be tourist from all around

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/a-beautiful-day-for-the-eye-of-the-wind

will be held every Saturday at 10am (unless it rains) until September. Make sure to arrive early to get a mat or you can bring your own mat. The classes are presented by YYoga and they will ask that you complete a waiver before joining the class.Thanks everyone, I will keep blogging about all the super fun activities at the peak of Vancouver.Have a great week!Sacha

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gently used winter clothing in an effort to help ensure kids in the Lower Mainland are kept toasty warm this season. Items particularly requested are kid’s winter boots, jackets and gloves in a wide range of sizes. Grouse Mountain is partnering with the Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Adopt-a-School to distribute the clothing to local schools whose students have a pressing need this winter. Please help

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/2012-winter-clothing-drive