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completing even a short yoga sequence, with regularity, you’ll quickly see improvements in flexibility. SnowFlow, has developed a great, 10-minute sequence that you can use both as a pre-season tool and on days where you’re going to be on the mountains. Don’t Forget About Your Calves Sitting or standing calf raises help to build muscular development increasing stability. When you encounter choppy snow or

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! A sure sign that spring has officially arrived at the Peak of Vancouver, our resident Grizzlies Grinder and Coola have excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. This was the bears’ 16th hibernation period and the second longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be

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June 2nd Is Only For Early Birds! Adjusted operating hours on Saturday, June 2nd On Saturday, June 2nd Grouse Mountain is condensing its daily operations to accommodate a private function. So…June 2nd is the perfect day to make it an early start at Grouse Mountain! The Peak of Vancouver will be accessible to passholders and day visitors until 2pm on June 2nd (final Skyride upload at 1pm). Hiker

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is, however, that everyone gets stronger. And faster. We’ve all signed up for this race for many reasons and have committed to giving it our best shot. My commitment to everyone is to prepare them the best I can for the big day. I’ve said before that one of the many reasons I love to be a part of this race is that after 10 weeks of training together, seeing everyone cross the finish line feels like

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day. It is a challenge, but having your water bottle ready is step #1. Warm-up Exercises:1. Leg swings (forward and back):  2 sets of 30, each leg. Start low and work your way to higher kicks as you approach rep 30 Keep your stomach muscles engaged and do not let your lower back arch (extend)The movement should feel like it is coming from your hips not your back 2. Reverse lunge with knee drive: 3

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Close to 800 Racers Make the Climb at the 13th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation Ideal conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring 4,100-foot climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. Now in its 13th year, the event saw close to 800 participants tackle the 16-kilometre

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Grind For Kids, please visit grindforkids.ca. 2016 Results: Men: 1st place – Nick Elson (28:00) 2nd place – Eric Carter (28:45) 3rd place – Sean Collings (29:39) Women: 1st place – Brooke Spence (33:24) 2nd place – Robyn Mildren (34:20) 3rd place – Regina Vosahlo (36:22) Course details: Length: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) Elevation gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet) Base: 274 metres (900 feet) above sea

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First Snow Winter 16/17 It's Time to Wax Those Boards We couldn't be more excited. What a way to start the day with a blanketing of fresh snow on the Mountain. Grouse Mountain's Operations team has been waiting for this week - with fresh snow from Mother Nature and lower temperatures so that we can fire-up our extensive snowmaking fleet. Our Mountain Operations team will be maximizing these

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cardiology unit at BC Children’s Hospital. A new record was set at this year’s Multi-Grouse Grind® Challenge event as Ian Robertson of Vancouver completed 16 Grouse Grinds over the 19 hour period. This topped the previous record of 15 Grouse Grinds in one day set by Idar Karlsen during the inaugural Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge event in 2014. Tuesday’s event also saw a new female record set as Vancouver

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with colder temperatures that allowed us to fire up snowmaking, Paradise Bowl will be opening with access via the Greenway Chair as well as Heaven’s Sake with access via the Peak Chair. Skiing and riding will be available during regular operating hours from 9am to 10pm. “Thanks to the recent snowfall we’re thrilled to officially kick off our 90th winter season,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations

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