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Seek the Peak: Peak Registration Pricing Ends May 15
pricing. If 16 km a tall order on your own, why not pull together a team? Learn more and sign up here. With an awe-inspiring 4100-ft climb, Seek The Peak will test your fitness and overall mental toughness while raising valuable funds for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer.Register Now
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/seek-the-peak-peak-registration-pricing-ends-may-15
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There are all types of heroes
, displaying incredible strength and endurance became the first Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge champion. His 15 ascents in a single day was a testament not only to his physical fitness but his compassion for others and strength of character. Mr. Karlsen saw an opportunity to make the world a better place by supporting the BC Children’s Hospital and inspired others to push their limits. And did so with great
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/there-are-all-types-of-heroes--2
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The importance of Avalanche Skills Training
down a steep and open mountainside. This image bears little resemblance to a typical hiking trail on the North Shore and there lies the problem.To get a snow avalanche, we need three things: a moderately steep slope, the right snow conditions and a trigger. 1) Most frequently, avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees or the equivalent of a blue or black diamond ski run. The beautiful
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Seek the Peak 2014: a recap!
from City Sport Physiotherapy. Volunteers, racers, bystanders, and even Griswald the bear all joined in to celebrate the major accomplishments made through this year’s Seek the Peak presented by Columbia. With breathtaking time of 1:23:37, this year’s Seek the Peak title goes to Victoria’s Shaun Stephens-Whale with the lead female, Kim Magnus not far behind at 1:35:08. In the relay category Team
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-2014-a-recap
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Road to Seek the Peak: Week 6
day. It is a challenge, but having your water bottle ready is step #1. Warm-up Exercises:1. Leg swings (forward and back): 2 sets of 30, each leg. Start low and work your way to higher kicks as you approach rep 30 Keep your stomach muscles engaged and do not let your lower back arch (extend)The movement should feel like it is coming from your hips not your back 2. Reverse lunge with knee drive: 3
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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2015
Gingerbread Village Challenge Calling All Bakers and Pastry Chefs! Grouse Mountain and SOS Children’s Village are partnering during the Peak of Christmas to create a special SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village. We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to help build unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain chalet from November 27-January 1
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/gingerbread-village-challenge-2015
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11th-annual Seek the Peak presented by Columbia reaches new heights
11th year, Seek the Peak presented by Columbia challenges participants to tackle the course alone or as part of a relay team. With every upward step, valuable funds are raised for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. With a record-setting time of 1:23:37, this year’s Seek the Peak title goes to Victoria’s Shaun Stephens-Whale with the lead female, Kim Magnus
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SOS Children's Gingerbread Village Winner Interview
words; festive moose. Do you have any advice for people thinking about signing up, or those newcomers who just have?Get a great team together and make sure you have a clear vision of what you want your house to look like. It’s easy to get carried away when you have a piping bag in hand at 1am and start thinking it would look really great if your theme was just “snow storm”. But really, just have fun
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/sos-childrens-gingerbread-village-winner-interview
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Mark Your Calendar - Summer Events at Grouse Mountain
Children’s special project in the Kenyan community of Kipsongol. Seek the Peak presented by Columbia - Sunday, June 15: Seek The Peak is back for the 11th year complete with 16 kilometers of ultimate fitness bragging rights and a challenge guaranteed to leave you breathless. With an awe-inspiring 4100 ft climb, Seek The Peak will test your fitness and overall mental toughness while raising valuable funds
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/mark-your-calendar-summer-events-at-grouse-mountain
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First snowflakes of the season fall at Grouse Mountain!
has consistently had some of the longest seasons on record with skiing and riding continuing well into spring. Armed with the North Shore's largest snowmaking fleet, Grouse Mountain’s 2014/15 winter season is poised to be an exciting one with new night terrain on Blazes (including new lighting), a brand-new race centre and one of western Canada’s most-renowned terrain parks among the highlights.For
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