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population numbers of hummingbirds with a focus on the Rufous Hummingbird.The project involves gently catching hummingbirds as they come to the feeder, taking some measurements, looking at the overall health of the birds, placing a very lightweight band on their leg (each band only weighs 5/100's of a gram!) and releasing the bird on its way.Normally we'd expect to get just a few hummingbirds in the early

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Peak Registration Pricing Ends May 15, 2014 Register for Seek the Peak 2014 now and save Grouse Mountain’s 11th-annual Seek The Peak presented by Columbia event is just over a month away, and the clock is ticking! If you haven’t already signed up to complete 16 kilometres of ultimate fitness bragging rights, be sure to do so before Thursday, May 15th to take advantage of Peak registration

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Snowshoe Grind Challenge hits the trail on Saturday, March 15! Take part in winter’s fastest-growing activity! (North Vancouver) With more than a metre of fresh snow over the past two weeks, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the fourth-annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 am atop the Peak of Vancouver.Suitable for participants of all ages and

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Experience 24 Hours of Winter at Grouse Mountain Enjoy round-the-clock alpine activities at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) In celebration of all things winter, Grouse Mountain is thrilled to host its annual 24 Hours of Winter event taking place Saturday, February 6th through Sunday, February 7th at the Peak of Vancouver. “Started in preparation for the NBC Olympic broadcast in February

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. This opens your rib cage and shoulders, maximizing oxygen intake and balance, and allows you to see any potential obstacles coming your way.The day before race day, get out for a short limber up run. Nothing taxing, nothing hilly, as you’re looking for maximum recovery pre race. Stretch your legs for a 20-30 minute run, with 4-6 repeats of 30 second bursts of race pace or equivalent effort. Post-Race

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brief talk on hydration and the importance of a proper warm-up before training. Here is a little recap for those who missed it.  Hydration: It is best to hydrate consistently throughout the day rather than packing/consuming a lot of water only during your training. This means consuming about 2-3L of water per day. A standard water bottle is 500-750ml, so keep one nearby, and fill and drink it 4x per

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Gingerbread Village Challenge Calling All Bakers and Pastry Chefs! Grouse Mountain and SOS Children’s Village are partnering during the Peak of Christmas to create a special SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village. We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to help build unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain chalet from November 27-January 1

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little ones (and their parents!) occupied and entertained is certainly top of mind. Here at Grouse Mountain, we like to make things as easy as possible, so below are a few mountaintop summer activities that are perfect for kids and kids at heart:1)  Check out our Summer of Small Wonders and learn all about honeybees, hummingbirds and other important pollinators.  Take a walk through The Hive Bee

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ride the rest of this season and all of next for only $879 – that includes all your Spring Break fun! Don’t forget about our Modern Family Pass option which lets you build a discounted family pass reflective of your own unique living arrangement. That means you save 5% off Y2Play prices when you purchase at least 1 Adult pass and at least 1 Youth, Child or Tot pass in a bundle. Maybe you’re just

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away!) it’s time to ensure we avoid injuries as much as possible and arrive healthy and prepared for race day. Below are three ways you can help ensure you reach the start line with a smile. 1. Stretch and recover. Both key elements of any training routine. After every workout, ensure you give yourself enough time to stretch. As busy as our lives are, it is important to spend at least ten minutes

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