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lower mainland! Do you have a creative eye and a talent in the kitchen? We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to build beautiful and unique gingerbread creations that will be displayed in the Grouse Mountain Chalet from November 28 through January 1 - the most wonderful time of year! As in past years, each participant will be paired with a local SOS Children's Village

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they are the official bird of Canada's Northwest Territories.  During the winter, however, they can be seen further south, including the rare sighting around Vancouver.They are the largest of the falcon species with large females weighing up to 5 lbs.  They also can be found in a variety of plumage colours ranging from brown/black to white.  Murphy is a beauty with white feathers with dark lines and

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the three years, the program has nurtured the talents of many including Charlie Grinnell, who is retuning this season as the site Editor. Grinnell has applied the skills he developed at the resort working for Alterna Films as an intern videographer and editor. Recently, he was also hired by Poor Boyz Productions as a cinematographer and editor for their 2010/11 production.  Applications are being

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Register for the Snowshoe Grind Challenge The fourth-annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 15th, so it’s time to get involved in winter’s fastest-growing activity! Whether you’re looking to test your skills against other participants (including celebrity Olympian and 2013 Grouse Grind Challenge women’s champion Morgan Arritola) or simply want to start 2014 on

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snacks. For the fit and fabulous 50+ crowd, sign up for Boomers and Zoomers every Thursday morning from 9:00am to 11:00am with instruction and time to socialize afterward in the warmth of the Chalet included. Both programs have sessions running in February and March. To register contact Guest Services on 604.980.9311 or book online

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The Peak to help Rethink lead the way towards valuable research and programs for women affected by breast cancer. This race is incredibly inspiring and the ultimate fitness test but nothing is as challenging as the fight against the disease". Participants can register for Seek The Peak either as an individual or as a team of 4 with early-bird pricing available until May 17, 2012. NEW! Get ready to

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with fruit, pastry and 1warming maple leaf liquor coffee or non-alcoholic apple cider. The event starts at 8:30pm and runs until 11pm. CostPassholder - $31.00Non-Passholder - $37.20**Does not include Skyride Ticket.Call Guest Services today at 604.980.9311 or book online.Buy NowPrices include applicable taxes and gratuities.

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Friday and Sunday runs. Michelle and I are both training for separate events that we have mentioned in past posts, Michelle with her first half marathon and myself with a military type challenge spread over 8-10 hours and 15-20 miles. With these events in mind, we have adjusted our training to incorporate specific days to help us with the individual challenges we are both taking on. Most recently, I

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Cote de Boeuf Recipes from The Observatory Cote de Beoufhand made chips, Béarnaise sauce, button onions and watercressServes 6-8 Beef Rib Eye 4 rib-eye steaks (each about 2 inches / 5 cm thick) 2 Tbsp (30 mL) duck fat 4 Tbsp (60 mL) butter Salt and pepper to taste Heat two 12 inch (30-cm) cast iron pans on high until smoking. Season the steak well with salt and pepper. Place duck fat into pans

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B.C. couple in their 80s break records by reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro  October 3, 2012.Vancouver, B.C. - Local hiking enthusiasts Esther and Martin Kafer have successfully reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making them the oldest couple - 84 and 85 years old - known to have achieved this feat! The couple embarked on the trek up 19,354 ft. on Africa's tallest mountain as part of

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