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Stay Limber on the Slopes
better adapted to deal with the forces involved with riding. The main focus should be our legs. More specifically our primary activator joints, which are our hips, knees and ankles, as these are activated all the time in skiing and boarding, we want to make sure that we have good blood flow and good flexibility in and around these areas. TECHNICAL WARM UPIf this is your first time, a simple walk to
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Enjoy Fantastic Spring Skiing and Riding Conditions
Enjoy Fantastic Spring Skiing and Riding Conditions Updated Downhill hours until May 6th This winter has certainly delivered some fantastic conditions and it's not over yet! We're still out enjoying the slopes and with sunshine coming in the forecast now is the time to enjoy some great late season days. It's hard to beat spring skiing and riding. That “sugar” snow, goggle tans and don't forget
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October is Bat Month
bat species migrate further south for warmer winters and need spots along the way to stock up extra fat reserves for the demands of migration.The open ski runs and the bright hill lights attract many species of moths, mosquitoes and other insects and are the prime hunting areas for bats on Grouse Mountain. It's easy to take a night time walk under our mountain lights and observe bats on the hunt
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Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips
Rehab.Follow these tips to stay strong and healthy and injury free while you are training for your next big race! 1. Learn How to Breathe“If breathing is not normalized, no other movement patter can be.” – Karel Lewit Have you ever thought about how you breathe? Do you notice your chest rise, especially those last couple kilometers? That is a decrease in sagittal stabilization, aka core stabilization and
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Bring Home the Fall Flavours from Our Special Harvest Menu
with a special Harvest Menu. Cozy up with a delicious Soft Pretzel, spice things up with the Currywurst or enjoy a classic Pork Schnitzel.We checked in with Mark Thirlwell, Altitudes Bistro Sous Chef for some tips on how to bring these fall flavours to your table at home. This Currywurst Sauce is a great way to add something new to your Thanksgiving dinner. Currywurst Sauce Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra
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Help Out Those Winter Hummingbirds
devices you can purchase (check online bird stores) to place around your feeder base that plug in and warm the solution and keep it from freezing. Or if you are handy you can research some do-it-yourself techniques that involve using a lightbulb in a cut out container and attaching it to the underside of your feeder.Because the base is what attracts the hummingbirds we've also seen some success with
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Year Round Birds of Grouse Mountain
the air above our mountaintop plateau. The striking white head (no they aren't actually bald) is a feature that lets you know it is an adult bird - did you know it takes them up to five years to fully develop their white head and tail? Bald Eagles mate for life and often build large nests over the years. There are some nests nearby to Grouse Mountain and we often see the young, fully dark
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Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Returns September 15th
current course records (Male: 25:01 Female 30:52). Most importantly, the event encourages participants to raise funds in support of the cardiology department at BC Children’s Hospital. In addition, Grouse Mountain will donate a portion of each registration from the Grouse Grind Mountain Run to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. For more information and to register for the 28th annual Grouse Grind®
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Over 700 Participants Make the Climb for the 15th Annual Seek the Peak
Team Gagno who clocked in at 1:42:59. For a complete list of official race times, please click here. “We are so thankful to all the participants, fundraisers and volunteers who took part in making this year’s Seek the Peak another great success,” said Mallory Fitzgerald, Grouse Mountain’s Events Manager. “Your dedication and commitment are making a valuable impact in the community by supporting the
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Must-Haves for Winter
Jacket line that is there lightest and most technical yet. Talk about beautiful and functional. This is sure to keep you warm and on trend this winter!3. Stance socks continues to kill it with their Snow designs. Comfortable, functional and oh so stylish. We like these Long Way snow socks that feature an additional degree of cushioning, ventilation, thermoregulation, and are constructed with the