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completely privately funded without any subsidy, and is capable of producing 1.5 megawatts of energy. The Eye of the Wind is expected to off-set up to 25 per cent of Grouse Mountain’s entire operational electricity needs annually.The result is an engineering marvel that will change the way visitors think about sustainability. Vancouver now has a new icon. A beacon that will show the way into the

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large wind turbine – so large that you are able to ascend the 20-storey high tower via an elevator contained within its supporting shaft. You exit into a 36-person viewPOD™ atop the tower, suspended directly below the hub of the massive 125-foot (38-metre) long blades. The viewPOD is encased in glass, including a segment of the floor. The closest corresponding experience would be flying in the clear

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Bistro patio and watched the sunset. It was so amazing, but my husband never got to join. I would love to win this contest so I can show him what an amazing experience it was!!PRIZE: A pair of Oakley shades Christa's Best Grouse Moment was...  The first time I went up the Grind, I was with my exceptionally fit husband (I am not) and my two young kids. My son was growing like crazy right about then, and

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. My focus this week? Almost exactly the opposite!For the past few days, including a few more to follow, my primary focal point has been to taper my training into a state of light workouts and relaxation. Now this may seem odd, and with no explanation it most certainly would be. It is that this up coming weekend I plan to tackle my second half marathon here in Vancouver.For most people the second go

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - Aug. 4 Congratulations to Donna Bogyo from Delta Donna's Best Grouse Moment was... About a generation ago, the Grouse Mountain Skyride was a new attraction in Vancouver. The Grouse Nest Restaurant was among the premier locations for scenic views of Vancouver and stellar romantic dinners. In the early 1970s it never occurred to us that anyone would every elect to

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dived into. There’s no better place to sit down, cone in hand and take in the sites around you. In fact it was the first time Kaylyn our youngest (11 months) sampled the cold yummy stuff. We stopped to watch the bears twice while we were up, Grinder and Coola were taking a cool dip. After some time watching them in their refuge one of the bears wandered up out of the water and sat sniffing the air

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they were going to explode after a mere 30mins of going through the trail. Fake it until you make it...At the very least I can be proud my ankle held up through my first taste of off-roading. It may be a small victory at this point, but I’m headed in the right direction and there is nowhere to go from here except up!Thanks again for reading my weekly Seek the Peak blog post! If this excites you, and

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Grouse Grind. Grouse Mountain has translated the intensity and accomplishment of the Grouse Grind into a new winter experience, and the Snowshoe Grind promises to keep people of all ages fit. Starting at the relocated Grouse Grind timer, outside the Chalet adjacent the Skyride ramp and just southwest of the skate pond, the Snowshoe Grind is the perfect way to keep the hiking season going all year long

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exciting festival beginning on Saturday, November 28th. As part of Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition, guests can visit Santa's Workshop and meet real reindeer, or experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop ice skating pond. Visitors can also learn more about Santa's reindeer at our daily ranger interpretive talks or take a photo with Santa to keep as a memento

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