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Aerial Ropes Adventure Coming to Grouse Mountain this August
high as they embark on a mountaintop aerial ropes journey. “We’re excited to announce the launch of aerial ropes adventure coming to Peak of Vancouver™ with the new Mountain Ropes Adventure and Kids Tree Canopy Adventure” said Tyler McCulloch, Mountain Adventures Manager for Grouse Mountain. “Accessible for all ages, our Mountain Ropes Adventure and Kids Tree Canopy Adventure will delight and
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Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Returns September 15th
ages to take on the iconic trail, known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, in an effort to set a new record, beat their own best Grind time, or simply complete their first hike to the Peak of Vancouver. After completing their hike up the Grouse Grind®, participants are encouraged to join in the fun at the post-race celebration in the Mountaintop Plaza. Festivities will include award presentations, a
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Summer Season Kicks-off at Grouse Mountain this Weekend
Lumberjack Show, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion Demonstration and thrilling 5-line Mountain Zipline Adventures. “We’re excited to kickoff another summer season in our mountaintop playground with the return of a wide variety of summer activities this long-weekend,” said Julia Grant, Grouse Mountain Communications Manager. “Summer favourites like the World Famous Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion
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Common Mammals of Grouse Mountain
described and allow them to move quickly over snow. When startled, they can run up to an impressive 45 kilometers an hour and jump nearly 3 meters!! This of course is to get away from predators such as coyotes, cougar, eagles, owls and others. They also have a really neat adaptation to change their fur colour from white to brown between the winter and the summer! This helps keep them camouflaged. Did
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Dine Out Vancouver 2016 at The Observatory
Dine Out Vancouver at The Observatory Join us January 15 to 31, 2016 The popular Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns and Grouse Mountain is proud to take part in this annual favourite once again. The Observatory Restaurant is offering a special Dine Out Menu that includes delectable options like beef carpaccio, steelhead salmon and black sesame panna cotta. At $40/person for three courses, there
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Grouse Mountain Prepares for 90th Winter Season
passholders and visitors for the 2016/17 winter season.” Enhancements for the upcoming season include Canada’s first natural feature surf style terrain park – Grouse Woods™. Using both recycled wood and snow to create features, Grouse Woods will include side hits, a wall ride, pole jams, speed bumps, berms and rollers. Located on Buckhorn the area will be marked as a terrain park but accessible for all to
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How to Prepare for Winter Field Trips
for snow-filled field trips.Check the Weather ForecastMountain weather can vary greatly from conditions at lower elevations. Exploring the snow and leaving the rain in the City below is one of the many fun parts of a winter field trip.At Grouse Mountain, the snow season can begin in October and run until May or June. To prepare for the day, be sure to check the weather forecast and mountain webcam
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Grouse Mountain’s Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids!
resident Andrea Johb completed 15 Grouse Grinds, topping previous record holder Sarah Tomlinson’s 13 Grouse Grinds set at the 2014 event. After finally wrapping a long day on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, the 36 participants had hiked a collective total of 362 Grouse Grinds in a one-day period. “We are thrilled to have so many people participate in this year’s Multi-Grouse Grind® Challenge and show their
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Close to 800 Racers Make the Climb at the 13th Annual Seek the Peak
dedication and commitment are making a valuable impact in the community by supporting the lifesaving work of the BC Cancer Foundation.” Including the more than $36,000 raised during this year’s event, Seek the Peak has now contributed over $400,000 to directly support research conducted by the BC Cancer Agency. This year’s top team, Team Jacqueline, raised $3,080 while top individual fundraiser Geoff
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Grouse Mountain broomball tournament beneficiary receives national exposure
Grouse Mountain broomball tournament beneficiary receives national exposure 14-year-old Jonathan Pitre featured on TSN By now, perhaps you’ve seen The Butterfly Child, the TSN special feature that has created substantial buzz around the internet and social media after premiering on the national sports network earlier this week.For those unfamiliar with the emotional and often heart-wrenching