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Beta Wolf Going for Treatment In June 2004, our pack of male Timber Wolves, Canis lupis, came to Grouse Mountain. They were being retired from the movie industry, facing the possibility of being euthanized and needed a natural habitat to call home. The wolves quickly settled in to a comfortable life here at Grouse Mountain. They are visited daily by school children learning about wolf

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odd midnight snowball fight with the guys doesn’t hurt.” “A normal shift for us starts by getting geared up and checking in with the team on the previous shift so we know what’s been going on. We’ll check the weather and make a plan for the day then the team usually divides up into different areas on the Mountain. From that point on we’re out, turning snow guns on or off depending on the weather

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areas and assess potential impact on resident wildlife before any work was done. This is just one of the projects we’ve been working on this summer and fall to help us get ready for winter. We can’t wait for the snow to fall so we can welcome skiers and riders back to the Peak of Vancouver to share in our #winterlove! To see our crew in action, check out a video on our summer brush cutting project

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or a new hydration pack that you're itching to try out, make sure to test things out before race day to find out what works for you. That way, you will have the best race that you possibly can. Most importantly, have fun and crush those hills!!! Suzanne’s Tip: Remember the training and know you're ready. Remember to say thank you to the volunteers. Mostly have fun! It's a fun atmosphere at the

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believe in the amazing moments that can only be experienced on the ski mountain, in the terrain park, or on a chair lift. We believe in the power and outstanding value of Y2Play.Buy Y2Play

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Namaste! Mountaintop Yoga Returns Back by popular demand for the summer Grouse Mountain and YYoga are excited to bring back the ultimate yoga experience to the Peak of Vancouver this summer. Stretch in the sunshine after a hike up the Grouse Grind or arrive by Skyride as you relax breathing in the mountaintop fresh air. Starting this weekend, YYoga will be offering complimentary 30 minute yoga

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Grizzly Bears Enjoy a Good Summer Splash Summer means one thing - pool weather! The weather has turned warm over these last couple of weeks and that means only one thing to the bears - pool time! These days it is quite common to see Grinder and Coola hanging out in one of their three ponds within their five acre habitat. Sometimes it's a quick dip and other times they will be in for hours.Both

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, whom they then try to further impress with a short powerful flight.  After mating, the females leave the males territory to raise the chicks on their own.Grouse chicks are born with soft fluffy body feathers and shortly after hatching can follow their mother around.  They then forage on grasses, berries and budding leaves both on the ground and in shrubs and trees.  We've seen families of 8-10 up

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year.Honey is created by the bees from the nectar of flowering plants.  Foraging bees collect the nectar, mix it with enzymes and store it inside the hive.  Here, bees fan the nectar/enzyme mix until it dehydrates to approximately 18% moisture content.  When this happens it is officially called 'honey'.   At this point the bees put a wax cover on the cell to help preserve it.Bees continually make honey as

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riding. The Skate Pond is open daily from 9am to 10pm for a skate in the mountain air. Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park is in good condition with Blue Grouse Loop, Whistler Water Way, and the Snowshoe Grind w/ Discovery Loop all open. With continued sun in the forecast over the next few days, it is a great time to enjoy bluebird skies and fabulous groomed conditions. For the latest in snow conditions visit

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