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Teachings by Squamish Elder, William “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee
Teachings by Squamish Elder, William “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee Just listening to Willie speak, you can feel the passion behind his words. William “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee, better known to everyone as Willie, has been a part of Grouse Mountain’s education program since its inception 15 years ago and is still as excited about sharing his culture with students as the day he started. In that time
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Seek the Peak Course Overview
Seek the Peak Course Overview The final countdown is on for our 15th annual Seek the Peak!! We can't wait to see everyone on race day.For those of you who have been training hard, you know every step of the course already. But for those who may not, or to give your trusty cheer squad a sneak peek, we put together a video overview of each leg to share a first hand perspective of the challenge you
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Geoff Kabush Takes the Day at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty
Grouse Grind while raising valuable funds in support of BC Children’s Hospital. First place in the men’s category was claimed by Geoff Kabush of Squamish, who crossed the finish line with a time of 28:06. Following close behind, with a second place finish was Eric Carter of Squamish with a time of 28:20. Right on his heels, in third place was Jordan Guenette of West Vancouver with a time of 28:22. In
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
more outdoor fun, take a spin on Grouse Mountain’s 8,000-square foot Mountaintop Skating Pond surrounded by trees adorned with glimmering lights. The elves have also been busy decorating in the Peak Chalet, which will feature masterful creations in the Gingerbread Village presented by VPG Realty. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favourite Gingerbread Village creation to select a grand prize
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Kickstart Winter Conditioning Exercises
Pre-Season Conditioning Exercises Get Snowshoe Ready! Make sure you’re ready to hit the Snowshoe Grind in great shape this winter. We checked in with Grouse Mountain’s fitness expert, Canfit Pro - Personal Training Specialist Christine Goudie, for some tips on which exercises to focus on to get you in top form and ready to take on all your winter activities. Squats When it comes to enhancing your
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Get Fit for Skiing and Riding
preparation.Pursue General ConditioningSkiing and snowboarding rely heavily on core and lower body strength. Any activity that engages the core, glutes and legs is going to be beneficial. Running, Crossfit and circuit training are all great activities to help build general conditioning. As little as two sessions a week will pay dividends.Build Stamina Isolated exercises such as squats, lunges and planking are
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Madison Sands Breaks the Women's Course Record at 2018 Grouse Grind® Mountain Run
Realty Founder, Eric Langhjelm. First place in the men’s category was claimed by Jordan Guenette of West Vancouver, who crossed the finish line with a time of 28:30. Coming in with a second place finish was Eric Carter of Squamish with a time of 29:14 followed by Marcus Ribi of Vancouver in third place with a time of 29:57. “It’s a thrill to see such a range of participants, from elite mountain runners
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Nick Elson Tops the Podium at the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind® Mountain Run
support of BC Children’s Hospital through the Grind For Kids program. First place in the men’s category was claimed by Nick Elson of Squamish, who crossed the finish line with a time of 28:00. Following close behind, with a second place finish was Eric Carter also of Squamish with a time of 28:45. Rounding out third place was Sean Collings of North Vancouver with a time of 29:39. In the women’s category
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Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips
Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips Our 15th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak! Today we're sharing some tips on injury prevention from Dr. Christine Col of COAST Performance
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
watching Christmas movies in the Theatre in the Sky.” Visitors will marvel as stunning light installations bring radiance to the winter night on Grouse Mountain’s popular Light Walk. New this year, the experience has been enhanced with a captivating projected light show at Blue Grouse Lake. For more outdoor fun, take a spin on Grouse Mountain’s 8,000-square foot Mountaintop Skating Pond surrounded by
