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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 7 Week 7: Arriving to the Start Line Injury-Free As I was climbing the Grouse Grind this weekend, I felt a slight pain in my right knee and thought of the worst. Was I feeling an injury surfacing? Thankfully, after a few more minutes of climbing, the pain disappeared and I returned to normal. With the countdown beginning for Seek the Peak (three weeks

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 6 Don’t forget the stairs…We’ve entered the 30-day countdown to Seek the Peak. Are you ready? Quick check-in for this week as my training weekend revolved around the Grouse Grind and Nancy Greene, where I was once again reminded just how many stairs there are on this route. As you climb through Capilano and onto Nancy Greene, the grind of the race

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 5 Could you hear the cheers from hikers across the North Shore last week as Grouse Grind was officially open for business? An extra loud cheer was sure to be heard from Seek the Peak participants as leg three of the race is now available for training. I was so excited to head up the mountain, so my training partner and I agreed to battle for two

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The Importance of Avalanche Skills Training Learn more during Grouse Mountain's renowned program Working as an avalanche forecaster on the North Shore, I see this often: hikers following the path of a summer trail during the winter months and exposing themselves to avalanche hazards without even realizing it. When most people think of avalanches, they picture an enormous powder cloud rushing

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 4 As your training increases and the days become warmer, it is important to start thinking ahead about accessories and nutrition for Seek the Peak. This past weekend I returned to Nancy Greene Way - though this time, I returned on my road bike. My training session for this weekend included a cycle from Downtown Vancouver to the base of Grouse Mountain

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Zip into the Sunset Book a twlight zipline tour and receive $20 voucher at Altitudes Bistro. Mountain Ziplines at the Peak of Vancouver is the perfect item to check off on your summer bucket list, especially when it’s with friends or coworkers on an exciting and memorable group outing. Book a zipline tour for two, 4:00 pm or later, you can take the thrills late into the evening and receive a

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week 3 Week 3: Nancy Greene Way and Cross-TrainingLast week I made reference to three mental and physical challenges that runners will be faced with during Seek the Peak, the most challenging of which is Nancy Greene Way. That is a personal opinion of course, and mostly because I recently completed the climb for the very first time. Ouch! This portion of

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Multi Grouse Grind Challenge Hits the Trail Join us Saturday June 21, 2014 Join us this Saturday from dawn to dusk as we cheer on some of our most avid Grinders! On the longest day of the year, these athletes will be taking on the ultimate challenge of multiple Grinds within one day as they look to set a personal best or be recognized as the official Multi Grouse Grind Challenge record holder

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The importance of Wilderness First Aid Training Are you prepared for the backcountry? It was going to be a long and strenuous hike in the North Shore Mountains. Trying to keep your pack light, you only brought a windbreaker, a light sweater, several energy bars, a litre of water and a small first aid kit. The nice and sunny morning you’ve enjoyed has turned into a cold and drizzly afternoon when

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The Peak of Christmas for Schools It's the Perfect Time for Fun in Our Outdoor Classroom! From real-live reindeer to the science of snowballs, Grouse Mountain offers tangible learning opportunities that align with seasonal hallmarks. Build an itinerary perfect for your class by visiting our website for some ideas, and then speaking with one of our Educational Sales representatives to hone-in on a

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