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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 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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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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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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their activities…soccer, baseball, all that kind of stuff. If I have a moment, my stress release is getting outside and going for a hike, a run, or hot yoga.How do you manage to balance your responsibilities and find time to exercise?To be honest, it feels just like survival. Everyone always talks about finding a balance but I’m not sure that I’ve found that. Some days are easier than others, but you

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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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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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Father's Day at the Peak of Vancouver Find something for every kind of dad Summer is in full swing at Grouse Mountain and Father's Day weekend is a great time to experience all that's available. Whether your Dad is a charitable-giver, a thrill-seeker or a wildlife-lover, there is something sure to fit just right. For the hiking-aficionado Dad, Grouse Mountain is hosting two fabulous events on the

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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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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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