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Couple Take Fundraising To New Heights PAUL WALDIE The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Sep. 07 2012 Esther and Martin Kafer grew up in Switzerland and have been climbing mountains for more than 70 years. They met on a mountain top and spent their honeymoon in 1953 scaling the Matterhorn. The couple, now both in their 80s, moved to Canada in 1954, first settling in Kitimat, B.C, and later in

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clean or private washrooms to use at school. Around the world, 1 out of 4 deaths in children under the age of five is due to a water-related disease.WHO: Youth, their families, local businesses and community leaders. All registered participants receive a complimentary download on the Grouse Mountain Skyride as well as access to all alpine experiences that day.WHERE: Base of Grouse Grind, Grouse

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we got ourselves out and opened the door they eagerly ran into the new space and started to check out the gigantic snow mounds.  Exploring the habitat, mixed in with the occasional play wrestle, was how they spent the rest of their morning.  I'm pretty sure some heavy napping will be called for later on today!Here are a few more shots of them playing: Also, our Birds in Motion crew has arrived for

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Skiers and Riders Are Using Their Heads At Grouse Mountain  The Peak of Vancouver Is Helping To Lead The Way For 100% Helmet Usage On The Slopes April 25 , 2012. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. - Everyday Grouse Mountain is actively encouraging all skiers and riders to wear helmets while enjoying winter sports and promotes the benefits of their usage and their limitations. This spring, the

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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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Big Thinkers: Seek the Peak Relay April 29th, 2008, North Vancouver, BC -It’s time to gear up for the 5th Annual Seek the Peak Relay hosted by Grouse Mountain. The event is a 16 km uphill climb for Rethink Breast Cancer and with an elevation gain of 4100 feet, the event is one to feel proud of accomplishing, not just for its difficulty but also for the many people it benefits. Starting on the

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Avid Grouse Grinders Raise a Mountain of Money for B.C. Children’s Hospital November 16, 2011, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. - The Grouse Grind community came together this year for another great season on North America’s most hiked trail in an effort to raise valuable funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Grouse Mountain and B.C. Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce that the

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. This Grouse Mountain package includes a dual slalom race course complete with 10 to 15 gates, a facilitator to record times, ski instructors on site to offer ski tips and a professionally groomed private course. 60 racers per hour can take part and it can also include a special after race fully catered lunch or dinner for the entire slalom team. Looking for something slightly lower-key? Grouse

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what bigger than 16km, uphill.We hope you enjoy our blog, get some useful information and hopefully a few laughs, perhaps at our expense. Ready or not...  (Training begins)Hoping it was not a sign of things to come, the day started out in a torrential downpour. When I left work it seemed the rain had stopped and hovered over the valley, but there was blue sky over my final destination: the base of

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Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run 2012 An event for snowshoers of all levels Whether you’re looking for the fun and exhilaration of testing your skills against other active snowshoers or looking to get out and have some social fun, the Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run provides a unique experience. February 25th, set your time on the Snowshoe Grind. Start your Saturday with a heart-pumping race, and then

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