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An Open Letter to Mother Nature
have become used to so far. By this point in the season, we’re usually dreaming of our next bluebird day instead of anxiously crossing our fingers waiting for the snow to arrive in abundance. And don’t get us wrong. We’re always prepared to do our part. Last summer, our mountain operations crew did some great work on our runs to make it easier for us to open on less snow. When we opened (early
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/an-open-letter-to-mother-nature
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One Month Left: That Extra Step
One Month Left: That Extra Step Seek the Peak is less than a month away, here is how to get that extra bit of training fit into your schedule... Here we are with less then one month to go before we take on the exciting challenge of Seek the Peak. By now we should all be seeing small improvements in both our physical strengths, endurance as well as our heightened sense of self-confidence. By now
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Register now for the 2013 ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge!
stairs: 2,830 Fastest-ever official time: 23:48 – held by Sebastian Salas, five-time reigning Grouse Grind Mountain Run champion (2008-12)Average time: The ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete, with two hours recommended for novice hikers. Participants: Hikers range in age from children to seniors with an equal male/female split. For more information
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Seek the Peak
Seek the Peak Relay 2011 The 8th Annual Seek The Peak Relay raising funds for Rethink Breast Cancer is taking place on Saturday, July 16th. The challenging 16-kilometer course starts on the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, winds its way through North Vancouver, then heads up the legendary Grouse Grind® to the Peak of Vancouver. Seek the Peak is not strictly a race for elite athletes
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Salas still ‘King of the Grouse Grind’
Children’s Hospital. Miskulin finished in a time of 39:17. Presented by Whistler Water, Grind For Kids has raised over $200,000 since getting underway at the beginning of summer.Miskulin nearly eclipsed the current overall men’s record of 23:48, set in August by Vancouver resident Sebastian Salas. The Grouse Grind is a 2.9km hike up the side of Grouse Mountain, and Miskulin took aim at the speed climb time
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/salas-still-%E2%80%98king-of-the-grouse-grind%E2%80%99
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Special Events this Weekend at The Peak of Christmas
season. On Saturday at 1pm and 4pm, learn to skate with world champion Karen Magnussen, then be wowed by top local and international skaters as they show their skills at the Skating Gala at 5:30pm. With loads of fresh snow, antler making for the kids, lights and music, The Peak of Christmas is the ultimate Christmas experience.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/special-events-this-weekend-at-the-peak-of-christmas
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Happy Halloween from Grinder and Coola!
Happy Halloween - Grizzly Style! During the month of October Grinder and Coola receive a treat they only get at this time of the year - pumpkins! Since they are something new and rare their curiosity is immediately peaked an d they are eager for a taste.While they love the inside pumpkin flesh, we also usually give them a bit of an added bonus by stuffing extra treats such as fish, dog food or
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It's Time to Grind Up the Pace of Summer!
group of avid Grinders will then tackle the hike to get the campaign off to a roaring start. Last year, 4535 Grinds helped to raise $172,000 and this year’s campaign is aiming to double this effort with a goal of $350,000. “Last year was a phenomenal success for our first Grind For Kids initiative and we hope that as the popularity of the Grouse Grind increases year by year so do our fundraising
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/its-time-to-grind-up-the-pace-of-summer
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Father's Day With The Whitecaps
Celebrate Father's Day With The 'Caps Presented by the Whitecaps Foundation - Sunday June 17th at Grouse Mountain Join the Whitecaps Foundation on Sunday June 17th, 2012 for Father's Day at the Peak of Vancouver! Enjoy lunch and soccer activities at Grouse Mountain as you take in the Skyride view or team up with your dad and Whitecaps FC players on the Grouse Grind.Rub shoulders with players
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/fathers-day-with-the-whitecaps
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Police & Fire Games features Grind™ Race
(Mountaintop Plaza) The official course record to date for men is 26:19 held by Michael Simpson set at the 2007 Grouse Grind® Mountain Run. For women, the record is 31:04 held by Leanne Johnston and set at the 2007 event.
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/police-fire-games-features-grind%E2%84%A2-race