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Grinder and Coola Enter Hibernation while New Den Camera Watches! Last Thursday marked the end of the 2014 season for Grinder and Coola and the beginning of their 14th hibernation period here on Grouse Mountain.Both bears had been spending more and more time inside the den and had built a deep mattress of fir branches to sleep on.  Once we notice them spending most of their time asleep on the

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, embarking on a one-hour round-trip hike through the Baden Powell, then cycling back into the city. I tried to replicate the climb and duration of Seek the Peak, much like the weekend run suggestions do here. With the change in footwear and accessories on this route, it made me think ahead and begin to prepare for our June 14th race. Footwear As Seek the Peak travels along both trails and pavement, you

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Hey Ladies! It's Roxy Ride Day Join us on March 16 for some camaraderie and coaching Are you ready to go big? Or small? Could your riding benefit from a little female camaraderie and coaching by the best of the Roxy Team riders? Ladies with all levels of riding goals are encouraged to strap on their boards March 16th for a special one-day Roxy Ride Day snowboard camp here at the Peak of Vancouver

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year at 2013/14 prices. We can only keep this offer until May 31st so act now. As a reminder our Annual Local's Pass allows you to enjoy a full 365 days of mountaintop adventure - plus amazing benefits like complimentary rentals along with discounts on ziplining, shopping, lift tickets and mountain access for your guests. Click here to view a detailed list of benefits and visit Guest Services, call

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 Event Schedule: Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:00am - Race Begins 10:25am – Estimated finish time of 1st racer 12:30pm - Awards ceremony Course details:  Length: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles)  Elevation Gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet)  Base: 274 metres above sea level (900 feet)  Summit: 1,127 metres (3,700 feet)  Total Stairs: 2,830  Fastest Official Time Ever: Record held by Sebastian Salas of 25:01

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Ready or Not... Husband and Wife team, Michelle and Gareth begin chronicling their journey to Seek the Peak. Hey folks, Gareth and Michelle here! We will be blogging about our training for this year's "Seek the Peak" at Grouse Mountain and give a recap of the event once completed. Before we get on to the first post, how about we give you a bit of info on who we are and why we are doing this crazy

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away!) it’s time to ensure we avoid injuries as much as possible and arrive healthy and prepared for race day. Below are three ways you can help ensure you reach the start line with a smile. 1. Stretch and recover. Both key elements of any training routine. After every workout, ensure you give yourself enough time to stretch. As busy as our lives are, it is important to spend at least ten minutes

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developing communities,” said Devon Kennedy, Director of Operations, Western Canada, Free The Children. “This year, with Whistler Water One Climb, they are taking their support to a whole new level, and we are so appreciative to them for helping us raise awareness, while supporting our overarching Water Initiative goal of bringing 100,000 people clean water for life.”Clean water and sanitation projects

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native Eric Carter who followed up seconds later with a time of 29:36.In the women’s category, 2014 Winter Olympic medallist Kristin Størmer Steira of Oslo, Norway claimed first place honours with a time of 30 minutes and 52 seconds – a new female record. Hot on her heels were 15-year-old twin dynamos Christina and Julie Sevsek of Surrey who claimed second and third place with times of 33:28 and 33:31

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An open letter to Mother Nature Dear Mother Nature, Here at Grouse Mountain we have the utmost respect for you. We really do. You’ve provided us with some pretty stellar summertime weather in recent years and your winters have become the stuff of legend here at the Peak of Vancouver. We’re just reaching out to see what’s going on because…well, you haven’t exactly lived up to the standards we

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