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Seek the Peak: Genevieve's story
Seek the Peak: Genevieve's story Learn why this Vancouverite is tackling the 16-km course 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? Seek the Peak is a great challenge to test your strength; it's a fundraiser for a great cause, so it makes it quite easy to want to participate. Moreover, Seek the Peak features one of the hardest challenges in Vancouver in the Grouse Grind. I feel that if
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Bees Off to Langley for the Winter!
Grouse Mountain Bees Migrate to Langley for the Winter Last week we moved our 15 bee hives from the top of the mountain out to a lovely farm site in Langley. Our bees will spend the winter months here where it is warmer and where food will be available earlier in the spring.Once conditions on Grouse become favorable (and all of our massive amounts of snow from this winter melt!) the bees will
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Seek the Peak: Nicole - Week 1
registered to participate in Seek the Peak this June. With 16KM of uphill trails that will require toughness and grit, I couldn’t be more excited for this challenge. As a long-distance cyclist and runner (recreationally, I might add), I’ve had the privilege of taking part in some very difficult races, though Seek the Peek is a different challenge of its own. Initially, I signed-up to help support such a
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Grouse Mountain celebrates the 24 Hours of Winter
of Vancouver on Monday, February 10th. Kicking off Saturday at 8:00 am and running through 10:00 pm on Sunday, 24 Hours of Winter features all-night skiing, snowboarding and ice skating, sunrise snowshoe tours, a spectacular torch parade, a junior pond hockey tournament, a night-long dance party at Altitudes Bistro presented by Red Bull, ziplining and much more.For those looking to test their
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A sneak peek: Grouse Mountain's summer of Small Wonders
much more!You might have heard the buzz building on our mountaintop as we get ready to launch our summer of Small Wonders dedicated to exploring everything there is to know about Grouse Mountain’s tiniest residents including honeybees, hummingbirds, salamanders, butterflies, dragonflies, bats, barn swallows and pikas. Whew! For the first time, we’re excited to offer hive tours to visitors ages 12
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Seek the Peak: Caity's story
Seek the Peak: Caity's story Learn why this runner travels a great distance to face the challenge 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? This year, I am getting involved in Seek the Peak as a way to celebrate. That is, celebrating the health that I have, and that my mom and aunt have. If I can use my health to raise money in the hopes that it brings health to others, why wouldn't I
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Spice up Your Valentine’s Day 2015
make your reservation for February 13th, 14th or 15th, please click here or give Guest Services a call at 604.980.9311.If a 3-course dinner is more your speed, bring your loved one to Altitudes this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy breathtaking views, 5-star cuisine and an intimate alpine setting. - SOLD OUTValentine's Day Dinner
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Recipe: Cote de Beouf
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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Bears Emerge From Hibernation!
den and within seconds Grinder began digging at the snow in front. Coola joined him and together they made short work of the snow. With a heave, Grinder pulled himself up and out of the den, while Coola took a bit more time to finish up the hole in the snow and widen it for his larger frame. Finally he joined Grinder in exploring the great outdoors!The hibernation period this year was 139 days
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Athletes deliver outstanding performances in ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge
Results:Men: Joseph Gray – 26:23Michael Simpson – 28:00Nick Elson – 28:40Women: Morgan Arritola – 31:22Melanie Sakowski – 33:35Brandi Heisterman – 33:55Course details: Length: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) Elevation gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet) Base: 274 metres (900 feet) above sea level Summit: 1,127 metres (3,700 feet) Total stairs: 2,830 Fastest-ever official time: 25:01 – held by Sebastian Salas