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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

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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.

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highly visible and inspirational landmark for renewable energy to both locals and visitors alike.The Eye of the Wind has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts – which Grouse Mountain estimates is enough to power up to 400 homes a year – and is expected to generate up to 25 per cent of the resort’s operational electricity needs annually. The turbine was officially launched on Grouse Mountain in February

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(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. 

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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

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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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An Interactive Art Program in the Eye of the Wind! Meeting Planners International decided to make their day at Grouse Mountain extra special. On Thursday 17th May, Grouse Mountain hosted a group of meeting planners from around BC. They had a full day of activities planned at various locations around the city, and Grouse Mountain was selected as one of the venues because of its unique Hiwus Art

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communities and Zero Ceiling at Grouse Mountain is part of delivering the best possible.” The 2009 program lessons for the 75 youth, ranging in age from 12 to 18, began on February 16 and end on March 25. The students were divided into groups of 25 per class, each held three nights a week. Grouse Mountain’s contribution to the program includes lift tickets for all the students (plus volunteers and

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viewPOD™ was designed and manufactured in France. It was transported by freighter to the east coast of Canada and rode a train to Vancouver. This steel and glass capsule was assembled on the ground before being lifted into place. Crane Assembly: To prepare for construction the LR1280 crane had to be brought to the project site via 17 separate truck loads. It was assembled on the ground, alongside what

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Bears Still Snowed In! As if to say, Happy April Fools Day, more snow fell over the bear den and bear habitat.  We have begun to see a few signs of spring, but the snow has shown no sign of stopping.  Grinder and Coola's 'Bear Hotel' is still surrounded by over 15 feet of snow!  This makes it fairly dark inside, and when the boys have made their first exploratory journeys to the front part of

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