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Hectic Hummingbird Monitoring Session! This past Tuesday, June 9th we had an amazing hummingbird monitoring session here at Grouse Mountain.  It was only the second one of the year but it broke all records.We examined over 70 hummingbirds in a five hour sitting.  Many more visited the feeders that we were unable to examine.  Most were Rufous Females, our standard variety, but we had two adult

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of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.As the only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse Grind® in a one-day period, the Multi-Grind Challenge involved 15 endurance athletes seeking their personal best while raising valuable funds for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Grind For Kids program. Since its inception six years ago, Grind For Kids has

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their activities…soccer, baseball, all that kind of stuff. If I have a moment, my stress release is getting outside and going for a hike, a run, or hot yoga.How do you manage to balance your responsibilities and find time to exercise?To be honest, it feels just like survival. Everyone always talks about finding a balance but I’m not sure that I’ve found that. Some days are easier than others, but you

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nutrition, hydration and tapering leading up to a race: FOOD SCIENCE AND TAPERING ON RACE DAY Nutrition and hydration Here are some recommendations for nutrition and hydration 48 hours before, up to race day! Please keep in mind, these are general guidelines and suggestions and that it is recommended you try varying meals and fluids to find the balance that works best for you. 48 Hours before the race

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Grouse Mountain Opening for the 2015/16 Winter Season! Friday, November 20th at 2:00pm It’s the news local skiers and riders have been waiting for. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be opening Paradise Bowl and the Paradise Jib Park for skiing and riding at 2:00pm on Friday, November 20th. Mother Nature has given us a snowy start to November and with the recent cold temperatures we’ve been

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Owls of Grouse Mountain: Whooo’s Whooo The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife provides a safe and secure sanctuary for at risk wildlife. It is home to many species, both resident and wild. Through research and education programs, the Refuge furthers wildlife conservation and appreciation.Read on to learn more about Cleo and Blizzard, Grouse Mountain’s Barn owl and Snowy owl residents

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Join Us For Breakfast with the Bears This experience returns March 21, 2015 It’s an early spring in the Lower Mainland, and Grouse Mountain’s two orphaned Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, have made their way into the sunshine from their hibernation den this week. While they are still a little bit groggy, they are getting increasingly active every day. On March 21st, Grouse Mountain launches its

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hibernation Grinder weighed in at 886lbs and Coola, being shy of the scale, had not stepped on for awhile but we anticipate that he broke 1000 lbs! Over the last few weeks the bears have built a deep mattress out of Pacific-silver Fir (Amabilis Fir) branches that were provided by refuge staff. Usually it's Coola who does most of the bed making but this year we observed both Grinder and Coola sharing the

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wildlife rangers are on-hand to answer any questions and also deliver several Ranger Talks throughout the day. Consider booking the family into a Breakfast with the Bears experience for a truly remarkable opportunity to see our grizzly bears eat their first meal of the day…while you have yours! 3) Say hello to our feathered friends during a Birds in Motion demonstration. While it isn’t uncommon to see

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Y2Play Is NOW Sold Out With these fantastic conditions, it’s no wonder Y2Play Passes are now sold out. Thanks to all those who purchased Y2Play. We look forward to seeing you on the Mountain often!Y2Players enjoy skiing and riding for the rest of this season plus all of next season for one amazing price. But that’s not all! The Grouse Mountain Y2Play pass includes so many great perks like

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