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Race Day
Race Day Seek the Peak After ten weeks of training of training with Kintec, armed with knowledge from City Sport Physio and nutrition tips and supplements from Vega, we hit the ground running for Grouse Mountain's 10th annual "Seek the Peak" presented by Columbia.Weather could not be better as the sun was shining on the 800+ racers who bravely made their way out to Ambleside park which would
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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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Keurig Cup Spring Series Slalom hits the slopes Sunday and Monday
Keurig Cup Spring Series Slalom hits the slopes Sunday and Monday Olympian Mike Janyk returns to Grouse Mountain for his final race (North Vancouver) With great conditions in the forecast this weekend, Grouse Mountain and the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club are pleased to play host to the Keurig Cup Spring Series Slalom this Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31 at the Peak of Vancouver.Led by
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7 family-friendly activities to do at Grouse Mountain this weekend
little ones (and their parents!) occupied and entertained is certainly top of mind. Here at Grouse Mountain, we like to make things as easy as possible, so below are a few mountaintop summer activities that are perfect for kids and kids at heart:1) Check out our Summer of Small Wonders and learn all about honeybees, hummingbirds and other important pollinators. Take a walk through The Hive Bee
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Grouse Mountain Family Day Weekend an all-round success
breakfast donations, $1,500 was raised by visitors to the pancake event with Grouse Mountain topping up the total to $5,000. As with all donations to the Tim Jones Memorial Fund, Grouse Mountain’s contribution will directly assist in funding the day-to-day operations of North Shore Rescue.“This was just an amazing weekend of fun and excitement” said Grouse Mountain general manager Michael Cameron. “We
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Y2Play Golden Ticket Winner
unbelievable experiences. Prizes range from a 'tram surf' on top of the Skyride – yes on top! – to private first tracks to a Golden reserved parking space. Total prizing is valued over $10,000, though the package overall is essentially priceless with many once-in-a-lifetime perks.More than 300 Grouse Mountain enthusiasts entered by answering the question, “Why Do You Y2Play?” From that group five finalists
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Seek the Peak: Nicole's training diary - Week 7
away!) it’s time to ensure we avoid injuries as much as possible and arrive healthy and prepared for race day. Below are three ways you can help ensure you reach the start line with a smile. 1. Stretch and recover. Both key elements of any training routine. After every workout, ensure you give yourself enough time to stretch. As busy as our lives are, it is important to spend at least ten minutes
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-nicoles-training-diary-week-7
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Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run 2013
SnowShoe Grind Mountain Run 2013 Results and Congratulations! Saturday, Feb 9th, atop Grouse Mountain, close to 100 snowshoe enthusiasts filled the starting gate for the annual Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run. With great trail conditions, racers tackled the newly extended 5.5 kilometer course which included not only the Snowshoe Grind trail but also the Dam Mountain Loop. The participants ranged in
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Vote for Grouse Mountain in the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2014
Vote for Us in the Georgia Straight's Best of Vancouver 2014 It’s that time of year again: voting for the Georgia Straight’s 19th annual Best of Vancouver ballot has now opened! Have your say and rate the best our city has to offer in a comprehensive range of categories and help create a portrait of Vancouver circa 2014. While you’re at it, we’d love your support of Grouse Mountain in a few key
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Bring on winter!
Limits, Devil’s Advocate, Blazes, Upper Inferno and Peak runs is nearly complete which means this terrain will be in tip-top shape as soon as the snow falls. Proactive maintenance = a longer season (and big smiles from downhill enthusiasts everywhere). Blazes: new night terrain and a brand-new race centreIn case you haven’t heard, we’re expanding our night terrain to include black-diamond Blazes and