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Athletes deliver outstanding performances in ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge
, five-time 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.
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Uphill Battle
committing to the downhill sections and having active feet will play a huge roll in avoiding injury while keeping a consistent speed. I found it particularly helpful to use a natural foot step on the descent with a long stride and let my body control my speed. A lot of force can be exerted on the heel, which can compound throughout the limb and into the hips and back if small, abbreviated steps are taken
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Great Gifts and a Special Offer for Passholders
Great Gifts and a Special Offer Passholders, save on Grouse Mountain Gift Cards! Once the snow arrives you will be too busy on the slopes to even think about Christmas shopping. Why not get a head start now by checking out the great gifts, apparel and gift cards available online? Make sure you get your hands on our special Passholders offer that gets you or the fortunate recipient a $250 Grouse
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/great-gifts-and-a-special-offer-for-passholders
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Beta Wolf Going for Treatment
ecology, behavior and conservation and over the years they have helped us educate millions of visitors to Grouse Mountain that the term ‘big bad wolf’ is a misnomer. Our oldest wolf Beta will be 15 years old this April. If we take the standard ‘1 dog to 7 human years’ conversion, that’s over 100 years old! According to David Mech, a well known wolf biologist, the average lifespan for refuge wolves is
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/beta-wolf-going-for-treatment
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Grinder and Coola emerge from 2011/2012 hibernation period!
average with the last few years (2008/2009 - 150 days, 2009/2010 - 145 days and 2010/2011 - 161 days). This is the second longest hibernation period to date. A big thanks to our snow-making (or snow-removal in this case!) team who spent the last two weeks digging out and preparing the grizzly bear’s hibernation habitat.Work continues on their 5 acre summer habitat and we hope to have it ready by
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-emerge-from-20112012-hibernation-period
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Record Participants in Seek The Peak 2013
#1054 – was inspired to approach the BC Cancer Foundation tent and make an on-the-spot donation of $2,108, double his bib number. This was on top of his initial donation of $1,000. Mr. Byrne is a long-time supporter of Grouse Mountain charity events and an avid Grouse Grinder.“We are so grateful, and next year we will ensure Mr. Byrne has a higher bib number,” teased Grouse Mountain President Stuart
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/record-participants-in-seek-the-peak-2013
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Extraordinary, Memorable Group Outings
Mountain has a range of experiences, for groups from 6 to 500. For more information contact our team at 604.980.9311. Holiday party dates still available.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/extraordinary-memorable-group-outings
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Green Meeting Tips and Tricks
proceduresPresentation handouts can be efficiently made available online or through an electronic source If handout materials are required, be sure to print on the front and back sides of the paper Bring along your own pen or pencil Reuse Use name tags that can be worn in reusable holders – don’t forget to collect these after your meeting for use at your next eventUse reusable or recyclable signs to direct people to
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/green-meeting-tips-and-tricks
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Over $170K Raised for BC Children's Hospital
patient Colton Boechler and his family, top 2010 Grind For Kids fundraisers, Grouse Grind Ambassadors and a host of North Vancouver firefighters. A group of avid Grinders then tackled 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.
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/over-170k-raised-for-bc-childrens-hospital
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Learning to Ski and Meeting the Chef at the Observatory!
for Valentines. Good news, there are still reservations available! Organizing rentals for my ski lesson was a breeze, Emma greeted me with a smile at the rentals chalet and had all of my ski equipment in the computer. After checking in I went upstairs and picked up my rental equipment. Hannah was waxing skis when I came in to pick up my equipment. She came all the way from New Zealand to be a part
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/learning-to-ski-and-meeting-the-chef-at-the-observatory