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New Sliding Zone Now Open!
New Sliding Zone now open! Even more fun awaits at the Peak of Vancouver with our latest activity – the new Sliding Zone. Located on the West side of the skating pond, the two designated lanes and groomed terrain are perfect for sliding. Pick up you magic carpet rental from the Sliding Zone Den and…away you go! Open from 10am to 10pm daily, it’s the perfect activity for the child in all of us
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Grouse Mountain to open Saturday for skiing and riding!
with colder temperatures that allowed us to fire up snowmaking, Paradise Bowl will be opening with access via the Greenway Chair as well as Heaven’s Sake with access via the Peak Chair. Skiing and riding will be available during regular operating hours from 9am to 10pm. “Thanks to the recent snowfall we’re thrilled to officially kick off our 90th winter season,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations
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Earth Week Update: Education
, 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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First Hummingbird Monitoring Session of 2016!
season, but because of a nice stretch of sunny weather we ended up catching, measuring, banding and releasing 15 hummingbirds of two different species. We banded 9 Rufous Hummingbirds and had three returning birds banded in previous years (2014, and 2015 in this case!). We were also thrilled to see three gorgeous adult Male Anna's Hummingbirds coming up from the coast to visit our feeders here on
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'Support Our Own' Campaign
these athletes’ success! From January 13th through 26th, just “top up” your purchase on-site and it will be added to the donation being made by Grouse Mountain. It takes incredible personal commitment and perseverance as well as significant resources to compete on the world stage. Please take the opportunity to “top-up” your purchase and help these local athletes achieve even greater success.If you
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Grouse Mountain Announces Record Numbers for Family Day Long Weekend
variety of activities from skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing and skating as well as the annual 24 Hours of Winter celebration. “We were thrilled to see so many guests enjoying time with family on the Mountain in this action-packed long weekend” said Grouse Mountain’s Communications Manager, Julia Grant. “We were greeted with spectacular conditions for our Family Day activities which included a
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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2016
unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain chalet from November 24-January 1. Why Participate?You will be supporting SOS Children’s Village BC who help local vulnerable children, youth and their families, including those in foster care. Plus, you have a chance to win great prizes! Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes
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Fun and Accomplishment Celebrated at the Annual Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run
fast growing winter sport. The Snowshoe Grind course offers an escape into the serene beauty of a natural winter playground that begins steps away from the Grouse Mountain Chalet. It then journeys through snow-topped trees to Dam Mountain on a challenging alpine trail before looping back to the Chalet. 2016 Results Men: 1. Ian Robertson (29:27) 2. Curtis Jung (29:39) 3. Josh Tanner (30:54) Women: 1
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Barn Swallows Fledge and Prepare to Migrate
and spit!) and shortly thereafter they laid five eggs. Both the male and the female took turns incubating the eggs and after approximately 14 days the eggs hatched!We then watched as the parents took turns bringing food in for the young. Baby birds are voracious eaters so it took a lot of effort and insect hunting on the parent's behalf to keep up with the demand from the young!After hatching
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Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
elements without restricting freedom of movement. Available for men and women. Men's and Women's, $209.99 Oakley Flight Deck Snow Goggles New this season, inspired by the helmet visors of fighter pilots, the Flight Deck™ has an unrivaled field of view with a wide range of helmet compatibility. From $169.99 Salomon Snowcross CS Are you the type that won’t let any weather stop you from hitting the trails
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