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location, 1,231 metres (4,039 feet) above the City. These were some of the key construction milestones:(please also visit our video gallery to view the full construction)Foundation Assembly: The foundation for the structure was the first construction phase for The Eye of the Wind. The foundation is a 2-metre high, 8-metre wide octagonal concrete base with anchors imbedded deep into the bedrock, some as

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A Winter Experience That Is Not To Be Missed The Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run Comes Back To Grouse Mountain This February  February 8, 2012, North Vancouver, B.C. - With an abundance of snow and sunshine hitting the Lower Mainland this past week there is no better time to announce that registration is now open for Grouse Mountain’s Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run taking place on February 25 at 10am

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interested in smoking cessation programs. Most notably, all our employees are offered counselling and compensation for products to help them quit smoking is included in benefit plan coverage provided by Grouse Mountain. Helping our employees kick the habit has been underway for the past two years, during which time the company has successfully helped 15 Grouse Mountain employees quit smoking.  “As a

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that went through the centre, how could I not enjoy what I was about to do?I soon realized what I was in for when I started to zone out and my gazed met the sky. I nearly tumbled head over heels on the uneven surface below me, this was definitely not going to be like my cruise controlled Sunday jog along the seawall. Not only will my mind have to stay sharp and focused on the ground in front of me in

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next three...Meet the Ambassadors Andrea JohbAn avid grinder since 2005, needless to say the Grouse Grind is one of my favorite hobbies. Each year brings a greater personal challenge with 2012 being my largest goal of 150 grinds. Living in downtown Vancouver, going to Grouse Mountain is the perfect escape from my busy lifestyle. In addition to hiking almost every day, I work at Joey's Restaurant, am

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Magnussen Foundation’s Skater Development Program by hosting a series of complimentary skate lessons as well as an Ice Show held on December 15 featuring the top B.C., National and International skaters. Proceeds from skate rentals are also donated to the Karen Magnussen Foundation and have helped to raise thousands of dollars over the past number of years in an effort to put more of BC’s youth on the

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. These vary from cell phones to beer cans not to mention a ton of loose change that managed to escape the pockets of skiers and boarders after crashing.. I think the greatest treasure though has always been the freshness and peace and solitude I find walking in the snow. My most memorable trip to Grouse however was the day that money fell from the sky for half an hour. I have told this story to many

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crazy. It was so hard, and so fun. A few days later, after others had cleared the path I went up with a friend and watched the sunset from the top of Dam while drinking hot chocolate. I have been doing the grind for at least 5 years now. Each year when I reach my goal of paying back my membership I celebrate! I didn't buy a pass last year because I was pregnant and only did the grind twice. My

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