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#1054 – was inspired to approach the BC Cancer Foundation tent and make an on-the-spot donation of $2,108, double his bib number. This was on top of his initial donation of $1,000. Mr. Byrne is a long-time supporter of Grouse Mountain charity events and an avid Grouse Grinder.“We are so grateful, and next year we will ensure Mr. Byrne has a higher bib number,” teased Grouse Mountain President Stuart

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extended 5.5 kilometer course which included not only the Snowshoe Grind trail but also the Dam Mountain Loop. The participants ranged in age from 15 to 72 and included those just out for a leisurely stroll to elite runners. Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was incredibly fun and friendly with huge cheers for every racer crossing the finish line. The 2013 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run saw

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temperatures remaining in the forecast for the coming days, the North Shore’s most extensive snowmaking fleet is poised and ready for action. “We cannot wait for the start of skiing and riding season and the arrival of the first snowfall means we’re that much closer to hitting the slopes,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations Manager, Grant Wahl. “We know everyone has been eagerly awaiting the first signs

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VASS Cup 2014 Coming up Thursday March 13, 2014 The VASS Cup is coming up on Thursday, March 13th and is a fun day of activities and celebration for everyone in the VASS community. Join us as a skier or rider, or as a volunteer and raise valuable funds for Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports who are celebrating their 40th anniversary at Grouse Mountain. Visit VASSCup.ca for more information and to

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Friday and Sunday runs. Michelle and I are both training for separate events that we have mentioned in past posts, Michelle with her first half marathon and myself with a military type challenge spread over 8-10 hours and 15-20 miles. With these events in mind, we have adjusted our training to incorporate specific days to help us with the individual challenges we are both taking on. Most recently, I

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Seek the Peak Training Starts Apr. 9, 2015 Get ready to rock those race-day hills with the Seek The Peak training program exclusively designed by Marieve Legrand, lululemon Run Ambassador. The program is organized by level, so it works for seasoned trail runners or first-time joggers. Over the 10-week program, you’ll get up close and personal with the Seek the Peak route, build your endurance

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Films, Skiing & Riding and a Phenomenal 24 Hours of Winter at Grouse Mountain Join Us February 11 – 12 As We Keep the Olympic Spirit Alive February 1, 2012 North Vancouver, BC. - It is hard to believe two years have passed since the world came to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics but Grouse Mountain hasn’t forgotten the spirit of the Games. On February 11 to 12, the Peak of Vancouver will

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accomplishment, as well as, support from Grouse Mountain in the launch of a companion local fundraising event, the Mt. Kilimanjaro Grouse Grind for Alzheimer's(MKGG), which took place on Sept. 30 just as the Kafers and the Ascent team were nearing the summit on Mt. Kilimanjaro. The MKGG for Alzheimer's raised an astonishing $100,000 in its inaugural year! "Teams of all ages took the challenge of hiking the

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Seek the Peak: Kylie's story Learn why this second-time Seek the Peak runner takes on the challenge When we moved to Vancouver last year, we lived on Nancy Greene Way and were Grouse Mountain passholders, so I first heard of Seek the Peak from emails I'd receive and posters I'd see on the mountain. As my Mum, Glenys Richardson, died of breast cancer at the age of 45, every year I like to do a

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we have all ran our long runs, attempted some variation of antagonizing hill runs and perhaps even tackled the Grouse Grind once or twice since its 2012 opening day last Saturday. All this combine with the long weekend where a few too many BBQ veggie dogs and socials went down the hatch, it certainly came down to finding the balance between enjoying the good weather and not jeopardizing our days of

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