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First Snow of the Season! What a way to start a Monday! This morning, we were greeted with the first snow of the season on the mountaintop. For today and Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to remain low, and we expect to see even more flakes fall. “Our winter preparations are underway, and we were stoked to see the blanket of white on the mountain this morning”, said Director Mountain

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Mason Bee Homes in Pollinator's Garden Recently we had two beautiful native bee boxes donated by Spirit Works Limited, designers of unique First Nations products from the West Coast.These boxes are made from Red and Yellow Cedar (made of salvaged cut-offs from milling operations), and the inside trays, where the Bees live, are made of Spruce or Fir salvaged from construction sites around

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2017 Call for entries now open!  Grouse Mountain is partnering with BC Children's Hospital during the Peak of Christmas celebration to bring you the annual Gingerbread Village! This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to showcase your talents in support of a good cause. We are currently looking for entries of unique

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females for mating. They have a high metabolism so are almost always on the hunt for small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and rodents. They will also hunt birds with strong leaps, and will forage for insects and carrion if hunting prey is scarce. They are known for their ferocity, however, and will often take on prey larger than themselves such as snowshoe hares and marmots. Keep an eye out in

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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Running Tips Our 15th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak! Today our Seek The Peak Trainer, Marieve Legrand shares some valuable tips on trail running.Hi

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Seek the Peak Training: Yoga for Runners Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!Training for Seek the Peek? Or just looking to optimize your running program? YYoga teacher and avid

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Austria where he has been busy training for the new season and the upcoming ski race circuit. We caught up with him on the Grouse Grind to chat about how he prepares to ski and got some tips on how to get winter-ready. 

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. The one that came up most frequently was to make sure your skis or board are waxed to prevent that base from sticking to the snow and slowing down. Something for skiers to keep in mind is that a slightly narrower stance and weight shift to reduce edging combined with a wider turn shape will ensure a more stable ride. Snowboarding in soft spring snow can be challenging. You can make it a little

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Grouse Mountain Launches 2017/18 Early Bird Winter Pass Forecasters calling for another epic La Nina winter (North Vancouver) As the 2017/18 winter ski and snowboard season approaches, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce the return of the Early Bird Winter Pass, now on sale for a limited time. “With predictions calling for a cold snowy 2017/18 winter season, we are excited to offer our Early

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9th Annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run Celebrates Personal Achievement on the Trail Snowshoers of all ages enjoy a fantastic morning at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Sunshine and excellent conditions on the trail greeted enthusiastic snowshoers at the 9th annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run presented by VPG Realty. Close to 100 participants enjoyed the fresh mountain air as they took

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