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The Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run takes to the trail February 7th
Mountain Run,” said Grouse Mountain spokesperson Julia Grant. “This event is a great way to enjoy a morning out on the trail then celebrate your accomplishment at our mountaintop après party.” All participants have a chance to win fantastic prizes including 2 pairs of Atlas snowshoes. Awards will be provided for the top overall male and female finishers including a $100 gift card from SHOES.COM, the
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Reservations Open for Dine Out at The Observatory
Reservations Now Open for Dine Out at The Observatory Book now for this popular event We're happy to announce that The Observatory is once again participating in Dine Out Vancouver from January 20 to February 5, 2017.Reservations are now open for this popular event. Reserve your table now to enjoy the special 3-course menu for $40 created by our Executive Chef, Brendan Robson. Showcasing the best
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Grouse Mountain at SIA 2015
us updated on all that's gold in The Centennial State. Day One - Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015What a great way to kick off SIA last night with a keynote speech from Paralympic bronze medalist, Amy Purdy. After contracting Meningitis, she lost both of her legs. Later, she found out her kidneys were failing and was forced to receive a transplant from her father. She became incredibly depressed, but
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There are all types of heroes
There are all types of heroes What defines a hero depends on our perspective. A comic lover may think Superman, distinctive in appearance and iconic in stature, exemplifies a superhero for using his powers to benefit humanity. Other names that immediately come to mind include Martin Luther King Jr., a proponent of non-violent civil disobedience as a means to achieve greater civil rights for
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Grouse Parks - One More Reason to Y2Play
Grouse Parks - One More Reason to Y2Play Looking to add a little excitement to your skiing and riding? Grouse Parks provide a range of jumps, rails and boxes – from small to tall. If you’re looking to land your first, check out our Paradise Jib Park, or hit up the Cut Jib Park featuring handrails, longer boxes and bigger jumps to take the next step. The Quiksilver Terrain Park is your place for
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Seek the Peak: Nicole - Week 1
Seek the Peak: Nicole's training diary Week One Seek the Peak participant Nicole van Zanten is documenting her weekly training leading up to the big day. Have a read of her first training diary entry below:You know when you sign-up for a difficult race, only to experience the “I’m actually doing this!” feeling a few weeks later? I think that just happened. My name is Nicole van Zanten and I’ve
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Seek the Peak: Nicole's training diary - Week 3
the climb is in Leg 2 of the race, from Capilano to the base of the Grouse Grind. In this portion of the race, runners will emerge from the Palisades Trail and head onto Nancy Greene Way for a one mile climb to the mountain. Although one mile is remarkably short, the climb is a challenge. For runners racing this event, especially those embarking on the journey solo, I highly recommend you include
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Grouse Mountain Launches 2016/17 Season Y2Play Snow Pass Offer
snow pass in North America. The 2016/17 Y2Play Pass is valid for the remainder of this season plus all of next at a savings of up to 80% off the regular rate. “In the midst of a great winter season at the Peak of Vancouver, we are happy to launch our 17th year of Y2Play.” said Grouse Mountain spokesperson Julia Grant. “Offering access to both the rest of this season and all of next, plus exceptional
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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain - Snowmaking
keep enjoying your favourite runs all season long. Meet Rory, now in his second season at Grouse Mountain and one of our dedicated snowmakers. Coming to us all the way from Scotland, he first honed his snowmaking skills at Scotland’s CairnGorm Mountain. You can find him here climbing tower guns on the Cut and working his snowmaking magic. “What I enjoy most about the job is the variety – plus the
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The importance of Wilderness First Aid Training
your friend slips on a steep and wet section of the trail. Tumbling down the rocks for about ten metres, your partner finally comes to a stop and lets out a bloodcurdling scream. As you carefully pick your way down the rocks, you can see that your friend is lying in a small puddle of water. His ankle is clearly deformed and blood is coming out of a cut just above his hiking shoe. He also says that he
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