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, tanagers and even ducks and geese are known to migrate only at night. This has a twofold advantage of being safer from daytime predators such as birds of prey and also easier for navigation as the birds, like the sailors of old, will use the stars to go guide their flight direction. Scientists use radar installations to track the movements of large flocks of birds at night (see image below) and can even

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Close to 800 Racers Make the Climb at the 13th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation Ideal conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring 4,100-foot climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. Now in its 13th year, the event saw close to 800 participants tackle the 16-kilometre

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Grouse Mountain’s 24 Hours of Winter and Family Day A Huge Success Thousands enjoy an event-packed long weekend at The Peak of Vancouver Grouse Mountain celebrated the most successful 24 Hours of Winter and Family Day long weekend ever. The annual event saw thousands of guests visit the resort to enjoy a wide variety of winter activities from skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing and skating

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unique event has raised over $400,000 in support of cancer research in British Columbia. By fundraising in partnership with your entry in Seek the Peak, you show your support for those experiencing life with cancer by providing much needed funds to leading-edge research happening at the BC Cancer Agency. This year our goal is to raise $40,000 and to do that, we need your help. Here are some tips from

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weekend,” said Julia Grant, Grouse Mountain Communications Manager. “With a fantastic lineup of events in store and our 8th season of Grind For Kids hitting the trail, the 2017 Grind season promises to be full of action as hikers once again take on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” One of North America’s most popular hikes, the Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail that begins at the base of Grouse

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it's at and are a wealth of info when it comes to how to prepare for race day since they've been through it all. Today we're sharing some of their top tips to help you crush your goals on the big day.Top Tips from our PacersLesley's Tip: For an event like this one, pacing is critical. Imagine that you have one match; burn it too hot and you will be fatigued and ready to quit before halfway. Instead

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, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.As Earth Day approaches, conversations about sustainability and the environment come to the forefront. But, we believe there are opportunities for those conversations to take place every day. Being located so close to the City yet on the edge of the wilderness and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors a year

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go months without moving in this state.  Grizzly Bears will lower their heart rate and body temperatures but not nearly as much and will remain active throughout the winter dormancy period.  They partake in activities such as stretching, bed making, grooming or even small sleep walks around and outside of the den.  It is thought that this activity keeps their bones and muscles strong enough to

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Santa's Reindeer Spotted on Grouse Mountain! Last weekend we were joined here on Grouse Mountain by two of Santa's very own reindeer!!  Each year we are lucky to have some of their time as they get ready for their big night on Christmas Eve.  This year we have Prancer and Dancer visiting us for The Peak of Christmas.Dancer and Prancer are two male reindeer who are slightly larger than some of

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Alpine Experience admission tickets. Spend some quality time with your family on the slopes and enjoy the many special activities we have planned this Family Day including a charity pancake breakfast until 11am with donations benefiting North Shore Rescue.Visit our event page for a full list of special Family Day activities.

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