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2012 Winter Clothing Drive
us reach our goal of collecting enough winter clothes to fill an entire Skyride tram!Donations can be dropped off at the tent outside Guest Services from 8am to 10pm, Friday December 7 to Sunday December 9. Just come by and pop your clean, gently used items into the designated bins. To help us with the sorting and distribution we kindly ask that you familarize yourself with the following helpful
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/2012-winter-clothing-drive
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Grouse Mountain Welcomes the North American 2011 Outgames to the Peak of Vancouver
helicopter on July 25th at the summit of Grouse Mountain before taking a trip down on our iconic Skyride and onwards into the city of Vancouver. The Outgames is a continental event with over 2,000 participants and supporters coming together in multi-sport events supported by the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association. The Outgames were looking for the ultimate event to include in this year’s
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Grinder and Coola come out of hibernation
a healthy and typical hibernation period,” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten. “They began eating roughage a few days ago to jump-start their digestive and metabolic systems, and based on their playfulness that seemed to work.” This marks 12 years since the orphaned grizzlies were rescued and became residents of Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. “This year
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grinder-and-coola-come-out-of-hibernation
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The Slopes Will Be Buzzing On B.C.’s First Family Day
lift tickets and general admission for all B.C. residents on Monday February 11 plus a wide range of family friendly activities taking place throughout the entire holiday weekend. Family Day weekend festivities kick off early on Saturday February 9 as Grouse Mountain welcomes the return of everyone’s favorite sleepless night, 24 Hours of Winter. Grouse Mountain once again turns back the clock to
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Light Up The Holiday Season At The Peak of Christmas
magical experiences. Families can visit Santa’s workshop and meet reindeer, or take a sleigh-ride through our mystical alpine forest. Guests can also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. Lighting up the festive period, the Grouse Mountain Chalet will also be aglow with our annual parade of Christmas trees in
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/light-up-the-holiday-season-at-the-peak-of-christmas
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Beta the Wolf
old friend. Beta was captive born in 1998, was retired from the movie industry and found sanctuary at Grouse Mountain with the rest of his pack in 2004. Beta enjoyed life on the mountain and will be greatly missed by everyone who visited and those who came to know him.Ken Macquisten D.V.M.Managing Director / VeterinarianGrouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife
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Bring on winter!
-square foot pond – the only mountaintop skate pond in Vancouver – open this week, so stop by between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm daily for your winter fix. Hold hands on a romantic date, bring the kids up for some authentic winter fun or go solo and practice your triple axels (kidding). And as for that weather forecast, we’re looking at clear and cold conditions this week – perfect for the North Shore’s
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24 Hours of Winter celebrates Olympics
Winter Olympics anniversary. The entire resort will be open for guests to enjoy activities including a torch relay, kid’s hockey tournament, skiing, riding, snowshoeing, shopping and dining round-the-clock. Twelve teams represented by nearly 100 hockey players will also take to the skate pond at the Peak of Vancouver for one-day mini-hockey tournament mirroring the men’s Olympic tournament in team
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/24-hours-of-winter-celebrates-olympics
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The Eye of the Wind welcomes the world
Station, 3,700 feet above sea level. Breathtaking panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains unfold, culminating with a summit altitude of 4,100 feet. Grouse Mountain was named by a visiting hiking party in 1894, after they encountered a blue grouse bird on the alpine slopes. Today, Grouse Mountain enjoys the status of Vancouver’s most visited attraction receiving over 1.2 million
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/the-eye-of-the-wind-welcomes-the-world
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Seek the Peak Registration is Open
Seek the Peak 2012 Registration is Now Open On June 17 join hundreds of others in the fight against breast cancer Registration for the 9th annual Seek the Peak Relay in support of ReThink Breast Cancer is now open. Register online today!Seek the Peak 2012 is presented by Columbia.
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