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Grizzly Bears Enter 15th Hibernation Today marks the start of the 15th Hibernation /  Winter Dormancy Period for Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.With recent snowfall, cold temperatures and short days, Grinder and Coola have been spending most of their time sleeping.  A bit of food had been offered but had gone ignored.  We

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their upcoming winter dormancy period. Grinder weighed in at around 780 lbs just the other day - on his 'weigh' to 900 lbs for hibernation! Coola still won't step on the scale for us but he's typically 20% heavier than Grinder so we anticipate him to be breaking 900lbs now and 1000 before winter! Last week as a treat we fed them some pumpkin! As you can tell from the photos the pumpkins didn't last

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Nick Elson Tops the Podium at the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Brooke Spence takes top honours in women's category (North Vancouver) The skies began to clear as over 400 participants took to the trail this morning for the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind® Mountain Run. Now in its 26th year the event welcomed all ages and abilities to enjoy the iconic Grouse Grind® while raising valuable funds in

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2010, our 24 Hours of Winter celebration has become an annual favourite delivering round-the-clock adventure.” said Grouse Mountain spokesperson Julia Grant. “We’re excited to once again offer guests access to our wide variety of winter activities from sunset to sunrise at this unique event.” Kicking off Saturday at 8:00 am and running through 10:00 pm on Sunday, 24 Hours of Winter features all-night

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Grinder and Coola Awake from Hibernation A sure sign that spring has officially arrived at the Peak of Vancouver, our resident Grizzlies Grinder and Coola have emerged from their winter-long nap to stretch their legs. This was the bears’ 15th hibernation at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and both Grinder and Coola celebrated their 15th birthdays while in hibernation. Click

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Earth Week Update: Natural Environment At Grouse Mountain our Refuge for Endangered Wildlife sits at the heart of our mountaintop. Our connection to the natural environment is essential in everything we do and we strive to showcase the best of British Columbia including its wild spaces and species. It’s only natural then that we’ve come to incorporate programs that reflect and extend this

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Summer Favourites Return to Grouse Mountain Summer season launches this weekend at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Coinciding with the long awaited arrival of warm sunny weather, Grouse Mountain is thrilled to kick-off summer season at the Peak of Vancouver. Starting this Saturday guests can enjoy summer favourites like our World Famous Lumberjack Show and the awe-inspiring Birds in

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consumed 4 hours prior to race start and 200mls 10 minutes before race start for optimal stomach function. Many athletes will take a GU or energy gel right before the gun goes off. I only recommend this if you have a weak stomach and you haven’t eaten in 3 hours. If you’re able to stomach more solid foods 60-90 minutes before the race, this is preferable. TaperingGive yourself plenty of rest in the week

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/16 Pass at our 2014/15 prices.So with that in mind, we present to you, in no particular order, the first five of our top ten reasons for why an Annual Local’s Pass will take your life to new heights while getting you outside all year long to enjoy the activities you love:10) You can bring friends: With an Annual Local’s Pass, you can bring a buddy or two and receive 50% off Alpine Experience

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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Flight This Summer Airborne Fun at the Peak of Vancouver! There’s a reason we have the expression ‘free as a bird’. The idea of being able to take off into flight or soar above the clouds is pretty appealing – especially when many of us are stuck at our desks most of the day. At our Summer of Flight, you can experience the thrill of airborne adventure through a variety of

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