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October is Bat Month! Bats are a bit of a polarizing little mammal.  They are fascinating, yet have often been characterized as terrifying creatures of the night.  October is Bat Appreciation Month worldwide and here on Grouse Mountain we would like to celebrate all the amazing and wonderful things about bats!There are over 1,000 species of bats around the world but in British Columbia we only

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bear proofing if you live in bear country - bears can be very ingenious when it comes to raiding feeders (see the photo above!). Please make sure to clean and refill your feeder often with a 1% bleach solution - this will kill any disease or bacteria that might be forming and prevent it from passing to other visiting birds. Instead of (or in addition to) maintaining a well placed bird feeder, you

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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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attaching a credit card to your pass you can automatically add additional days, plus you'll receive a 20% savings off day lift ticket prices. It couldn't be easier.The 3-Day Plus Pass is available now at a special introductory rate of just $149 for an Adult. But, you only have until October 5th to take advantage of this special price, so don't wait!3-Day Plus+ Pass

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Seek the Peak Training: Fundraising Tips Our 14th 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!Fundraising is an incredibly important component of our annual Seek the Peak race. Since 2004, this

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Grinder and coola prepare for winter During the month of October our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, seriously began their winter preparations.  The boys entered their period of Hyperphagia, which is a fancy Greek word for 'pigging out', where they gain approximately 20% more body weight.  As we enter November, Coola, the larger of the two bears, currently weighs in at 1030lbs - about 200

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reindeer at Vancouver’s North Pole. “There’s nothing quite like boarding the Super Skyride and being transported to a snow-covered Christmas landscape,” said Grouse Mountain’s Communications Manager, Julia Grant. “Our Peak of Christmas activities allow guests of all ages to immerse themselves in the festive season through visits with Santa and his reindeer, wandering along our enchanting Light Walk or

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Grind10 15 Days. 10 Grinds. One Great Cause. From July 1 to 15 take on the challenge of completing 10 Grinds in 15 days. You could win some great prizes, improve your fitness and help BC's sick kids. Date: July 1-15, 2016Fee: $5* and the following criteria must be met in order to participate: Have a current Grind Timer CardBe signed up for the Grind for Kids program supporting BC Children's

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Grouse Mountain Prepares for 90th Winter Season New terrain park and glade runs among enhancements for the 2016/17 season (North Vancouver) Shorter days and colder temperatures are a sure sign that winter is fast approaching and Grouse Mountain is excitedly preparing to celebrate the 90th winter season at the Peak of Vancouver. In the spirit of trailblazing that permeates throughout its history

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, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.With over 1.3 million people visiting Grouse Mountain every year, there’s a big opportunity for us to offer sustainable ways for people to access the Mountain. As the only transit accessible Mountain on the North Shore, Grouse Mountain is serviced by two public transit routes with regular service running to and

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