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average with the last few years (2008/2009 - 150 days, 2009/2010 - 145 days and 2010/2011 - 161 days). This is the second longest hibernation period to date. A big thanks to our snow-making (or snow-removal in this case!) team who spent the last two weeks digging out and preparing the grizzly bear’s hibernation habitat.Work continues on their 5 acre summer habitat and we hope to have it ready by

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Stay Warm This Boxing Day Save on base layer from Icebreaker and Columbia at Outfitters Because we want you to stay toasty and dry in the New Year, Outfitters will be offering exceptional Boxing Day deals on our favourite base layer brands including Icebreaker and Columbia. Outdoor enthusiasts from skiers to snowshoers know the value of staying warm and dry from the inside out during the winter

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support of SOS Children’s Village. This winter tradition is now in its 18th year and supports charitable giving, while ensuring a wonderful time for all involved with decorative trees on display in the Spirit Gallery. Families can also book in to have breakfast with Santa complete with a buffet and children’s entertainment and Grouse Mountain will again be helping to perfect everyone’s on-ice skills

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/light-up-the-holiday-season-at-the-peak-of-christmas

Tyto the Barn Owl An ambassador and friend always... Tyto, our beloved owl ambassador, has sadly succumbed to a breathing disorder that may be related to the respiratory problem which initially brought him under our care two years ago. Tyto passed away quietly and comfortably last night immediately after a follow-up veterinary examination in the Wildlife Centre. He was being rechecked after

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Vancouver, BC (last year’s event was in New York). This year’s Festival has a unique education program that provides students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to interact with world renowned artists one-to-one. Given that Artists for Conservation is a limited time engagement, registration for this very unique opportunity is limited.Don’t miss out on the opportunity to insight and motivate your students with

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Time to Lace Up Those Skates The Festiva Season is Almost Here! November has arrived and Vancouver's only mountaintop ice skating rink is now open! The ice skating rink will operate daily from 9am to 10pm. Come lace up your skates and glide around our 8,000 square foot pond to your heart’s content. This also means Christmas is around the corner and Grouse Mountain’s holiday wonderland will soon

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resort. With guest number exceeding over 9,000 on December 30th alone, it is safe to say that old St. Nick over-delivered.Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and those just looking to take in some alpine air came together throughout December to help Grouse Mountain realize a new all time record for the month, up some 12% over the previous record, set in 2007.“Well, we knew we had the snow for an epic

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/winter-shaping-up-to-be-historical-best

24 Hours of Winter Fun! To celebrate 3 years since the Olympics the mountain was open 24 hours!  There was so much to see and do!The entire resort was buzzing with activities around the clock for guests to enjoy including a torch relay, kid’s hockey tournament, skiing, riding, snowshoeing, shopping and dining. Christian (left) and Nathan (right) came all the way from Port Coquitlam to enjoy all

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Christmas list this year? Treat them to a day of thrills at the Peak of Vancouver.A Mountaintop Zipline tour will launch them across our 5 lines at speeds up to 80 kilometers an hour.Add in a tour of the Eye of the Wind to see breathtaking views of Vancouver and the backcountry to round off their day.For The Slope Lover Grouse Mountain has a whole host of options to bring smiles on Christmas morning for

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donation hints:Most Needed Items: winter jackets and coatswinter footwearwinter gloves scarveswinter pantsa wide range of sizes are required but those most in need are of elementary school ages – 5 to 13 years old.items to fit teenagers are also gratefully accepted.popular and well-known brand names are preferred Required Condition of Items: clean, washed or dry-cleaned without any stains or markings

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/2012-winter-clothing-drive