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First snowfall of the season at Grouse Mountain! A layer of white blankets the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) It’s arrived: the first snowfall of the season! Today is an exciting day for local skiers and riders as the first flakes signal winter is just around the corner at Grouse Mountain. As of noon today we have received 2 cm of the flaky white stuff, and it continues to fall. With cool

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and abilities can have some fun. We checked in with Marcus, our Terrain Park Manager about what you can expect from Canada's first natural-feature based terrain park, located on Buckhorn. "We've currently got our three permanent wood features in place, which include a wall ride, a log pole jam and a flat log. We also have some movable round log features, a rainbow log and picnic tables scattered

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building. Many cities have started instituting mandatory light`s off at night in skyscrapers during migration and this has helped reduce the numbers of birds affected. If you work in a large building or live in an apartment or large house you can help out nocturnal migrants by making sure lights are off at night during spring and fall migration. For more information you can check out the FLAP (Fatal

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has never been a better time to experience The Observatory’s contemporary west coast take on seasonal flavours. Call Chalet Reception at 604.998.5045 or visit The Observatory website to make your reservation today. Don't wait, reservations fill up fast!View Full Dine Out MenuBook Online Now

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added the Peak to get a feel for it. It was a challenge for everyone, but the resulting feeling of accomplishment and building our confidence for race-day were vital. By the time June arrived, I think everyone knew they could do it. On race day I remember telling myself not to take off like a bat out of hell; even if it was so tempting given the flat start. “Save your legs, breathe, save your legs”, I

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in two as DNA evidence showed they were more removed from each other as previously thought. Sooty Grouse inhabit the western slopes of BC closest to the ocean. The males will make deep booming calls from the tree tops to attract females and once the females notice them they will do elaborate breeding displays, strutting around scratching the ground, turning in circles, flaring out their neck

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different types of branches we know that they prefer the Silver-Fir (otherwise known as Amabilis) branches for their flat and dense needle structure.  When layered up they make for a comfortable mattress.  The bears pick out the best branches and drag them into their den and layer them down on the floor.  This is usually followed with some stomping and pushing to get everything into place.Once they have a

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. The 2015/16 winter season is shaping up to be a great one with new Black Diamond night skiing and riding on Blazes, a new Sliding Zone and significant enhancements to the North Shore's largest snowmaking fleet. With colder temperatures and more flakes in the forecast, it’s clear that winter has arrived. For the latest in snow and weather conditions, please visit grousemountain.com or call our

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known for its signature Zinfandel, Ravenswood's portofolio includes single vineyard designate wines, its country series wines and Vinters Blend bottlings. This special evening incorporates wine from different varietals and California growing areas.Ravenswood Wines will be paired with a menu created by The Observatory's Chef, Dennis Peckham. This is an evening for those who like big flavours, perfectly

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opened. Our crews have been going in and trimming down this growth and laying branches flat so that it will require less snow to cover them. That means we will be able to open these runs with less overall snowfall. As we’re also conscious of the many creatures that call Grouse Mountain home, the mountain operations team consulted with our resident veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten to survey the target

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