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students’ everyday lives; that’s really the most rewarding part.” In addition to a fun ski race, the VASS Cup also includes a sledge hockey demonstration, silent auction and an après celebration with awards and prizes. Donations to the silent auction are still being accepted. Funds raised through the VASS Cup make it possible to provide individuals with a disability access to the mountains, and to

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First Hummingbird Banding Session of the Season! On Tuesday this week we held our first Hummingbird Banding and monitoring session of 2015.  The birds had arrived a few weeks before but we give them some time to settle in and feed up after a long migration.The purpose behind the monitoring is to help conduct a long term study on hummingbird population numbers and species distribution.  We are a

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Observatory or Altitudes Bistro, stop in Outfitters and The Spirit Gallery…the list goes on! To take the fun to a new level (literally), take in a 360-degree view from the Eye of the Wind, enjoy heart-pounding excitement on a five-line Mountain Ziplines tour and book a Heli Tour for a bird’s-eye view of Vancouver.  In June, we’re launching our summer of Small Wonders dedicated to exploring everything there

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Grinder and Coola Begin to Put on The Pounds As the weather starts to get colder and the days grow shorter, our two resident Grizzly Bears grow a bit wider!  The bears have begun to enter a state referred to as hyperphagia - which is essentially a fancy term for pigging out.  When they enter this state they are focused primarily on increasing their calorie intake to bulk up for hibernation.  We

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morning after my shift. Nothing beats heading out with Patrol for some fresh tracks on a sweet powder day.” In addition to being one of our capable Grooming Supervisors, Shaw is also our Terrain Park expert. Not only can he lay down superior cord, this guy knows how to build some stellar park features. “I’m in my 9th season at Grouse Mountain – it’s crazy it’s been that long but I still love it. One of

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Grouse Mountain Remains Open for Spring Skiing and Riding Skiing and snowboarding available at least through April 30th at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) As this season’s epic conditions continue Grouse Mountain is excited to announce that the Mountain will remain open seven days a week for skiing and riding through April 30th and potentially longer if conditions allow. “We’ve still got

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Simmerling, Dave Duncan and Sam Mulligan.All three of these athletes have developed their skills here on our slopes and are incredibly accomplished, yet they continue to strive for greater heights. We're also supporting BC Alpine up-and-comers Kristina Natalenko and Antonia Wearmouth.Having the whole Grouse Mountain community behind these athletes is powerful. You too have the opportunity to contribute to

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to an appropriate release spot and turned loose right away. The downside to a hard release is that the wildlife has no point of reference or fidelity to the location chosen and often bolts or runs away from the carefully chosen site – often to a spot with worse resources. A ‘soft release’ protocol involves moving the wildlife to a contained location near good resources. The animal is kept in a

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BBQ including a Poutine Burger and traditional smoked meat sandwich. For more information on all Canada Day activities please click here. About Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain is Lower Mainland’s number one natural attraction, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer unparalleled panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains along with a wide range of

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visiting Santa in his workshop (until Dec. 24th), meeting his real reindeer, checking out Elf Headquarters, taking a spin on our mountaintop skating pond, whizzing down the Sliding Zone or wandering through the magical Light Walk.With all these activities you're sure to work up an appetite. Warm up in the Chalet with a special holiday meal in your own private room. The best part is, we'll take care of

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