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monitoring sessions we count the number of birds coming to the feeders (or just observed nearby) and then safely catch the birds using a special 'trap' designed to prevent the birds from flying away until they can be picked up by trained handlers and evaluated.  We take measurements of the birds wings, beaks, feathers and look at the bird's sex, age, body condition and fat levels.  We can also tell if the

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the Grouse Grind,” said Race Director Chelsea Carswell. “This annual favourite event is a fantastic culmination of the Grind season, celebrating personal achievement and team camaraderie all while raising important funds for BC Children’s Hospital.” Participants in the Grouse Grind Mountain Run are encouraged to raise funds in support of BC Children’s Hospital. In addition, Grouse Mountain donates

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Welcome to the House of Grouse Our first snow is on the books and you can feel the excitement in the air. Winter is coming. This season we're thrilled to introduce the House of Grouse. Your home for all things winter - the latest info, great memories, pro tips and a whole lot of fun. Visit houseofgrouse.ca for an inside look at our favourite season.Winter isn’t just a season, it’s a religion. We

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minutes finding every stick in the pond and pulling it up to see if there were eggs attached.  If they found eggs they made short work of them and quickly slurped them up. Explorations After a good feast on amphibian eggs, both bears headed out to explore the newly opened territory and look for leftover favourite sticks and stones from last year.  Grinder led the explorations of course!  This habitat

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aims to provide guests with a taste of wilderness and help foster a greater appreciation for our British Columbian wild spaces and their inhabitants.” Get up close with resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola at their 5 acre mountaintop habitat or watch a falcon take flight at the stunning Birds in Motion Demonstration. Stroll over to the World Famous Lumberjack Show or take that stroll a little

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Birds In Motion Profile: Dash Peregrine Falcon Meet Dash from our Birds In Motion Demonstration. Dash is a Peregrine falcon and he’s three years old. Peregrine falcons are the fastest living animals on the planet! They can fly at speeds up to 390 km/hr. As a bird of prey they actually eat other birds and use their speed in hunting. Because they fly so fast, Peregrine falcons have built in goggles

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Grouse Mountain App Download Contest Enter for your chance to win an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch! We're so excited to announce that our new Grouse Mountain app has launched and is now available for Apple and Android devices with features such as direct to Skyride fast ticket purchasing, Grouse Grind® integration, Mountain weather/status updates at your fingertips, an augmented reality map

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with the Hummingbird Monitoring Network out of Arizona to provide data on what species and numbers are using our mountain top to feed and breed.We've had some fantastic data over the years including recaptures from other areas of British Columbia where other banding stations are monitoring birds.  We've also recaptured a bird that had been previously banded 8 years earlier - adding to our longevity

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especially for us to showcase just how tasty plant-based cooking can be.For a healthy and fast vegan option, the Chickpea Salad Wrap with grilled sweet potato is available in Lupins. Using crunchy veggies, crisp apple and piquant seasonings combined with garbanzos, this dish is also nut-free, soy-free. For a fresher plant-based take on the traditional Pad Thai, visit Altitudes Bistro to try out the new Rad

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First Snow of the Season! What a way to start a Monday! This morning, we were greeted with the first snow of the season on the mountaintop. For today and Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to remain low, and we expect to see even more flakes fall. “Our winter preparations are underway, and we were stoked to see the blanket of white on the mountain this morning”, said Director Mountain

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