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Story Starter: Giving Back
A history of giving Throughout our nearly 90-year history, Grouse Mountain has recognized the importance of cultivating the next generation of skiers and riders while working to ensure the mountain is accessible for all who wish to hit the slopes. Dating back to a time when mountain enthusiasts had to hike the mountain on foot to enjoy their favourite pastime, the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
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Ornulf Johnsen
It was almost by accident that Ornulf Johnsen, one of the most influential figures in the history of our Ski School,ended up at Grouse Mountain. The outgoing Norwegian ski enthusiast came to the West Coast in 1965 tospend a year as the first Ski School Director at Whistler during the Mountain’s inaugural season. Following hisyear at Whistler, Johnsen had intended to return to Norway but before
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Grouse Mountain Opening Limited Terrain for Skiing and Riding on Saturday
Chair from 1pm to 9pm on Saturday, 9am to 9pm on Sunday, November 21st and 1pm to 8pm on weekdays. Skiing and riding will be available at Mountain Admission ticket rates until more terrain is opened.“Thanks to Mother Nature and the hard work of our snowmaking team we’re ready to kick off another great winter season at the Peak of Vancouver,” said Grouse Mountain’s Director, Mountain Operations Grant
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Paragliding
The Ultimate Flying Experience Tandem Paragliding offers flights launching from the Grouse Mountain Peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an elevation drop of 3,300 feet. Your Flight Includes Ground School (10 min): Learn launch technique, about the construction of the glider, as well as basic meteorology - the weather we need to fly. Flight Time (10-20 min): Learn how the paraglider flies and
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Bears Emerge 2021
Grinder and Coola emerge from 20th Hibernation Longest Hibernation Today marks the end of the longest hibernation period yet at Grouse Mountain for our two resident Grizzly Bears - Grinder and Coola. They went into their den and sleeping chamber on November 10th, 2020 and emerged today on April 29th, 2021. This is a period of 170 days and beats the previous record of 153 days set in 2017
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Grouse Mountain Opening Limited Terrain for Skiing and Riding
Greenway Chair from 1pm to 8pm on Friday, and 9am to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. Skiing and riding will be available at Mountain Admission ticket rates until more terrain is opened. “Thanks to Mother Nature and the hard work of our snowmaking team we’re ready to kick off another great winter season at the Peak of Vancouver,” said Grouse Mountain’s Director, Mountain Operations Grant Wahl. “We’re excited
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Spring Break | Kids Ski Free
kids ski free This Spring Break we’re making it easier to enjoy the fresh air and outdoor recreation opportunities provided by our mountaintop environment. Kids ski, ride or visit for free at Grouse Mountain during Spring Break. Child & Youth Lift Tickets or Child Mountain Admission tickets are free with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket. The offer is valid Monday to Friday during
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It's a Bearthday party!!
It's a bearthday party!! This weekend on July 24th and 25th we'll be hosting a giant 20th Bearthday Party Fun-draiser for Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, who turned 20 this past January. Of course while they are sleeping away in the winter months we cannot hold a party for them and expect them to attend so we're doing so now in the sunny summer.We are partnering with the
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Scavenger Hunt Education
Grouse Mountain champions!View Pricing Here FIELD EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW Educators CoverThe importance of teamworkOut of the box thinking Stepping out of your comfort zoneProgram ObjectivesEncourage creative thinkingTo examine the importance of team collaborationBuild confidenceStrategy developmentHighlights Quick paced competition based activities to maximize group concentrationHands on, experiential
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More Terrain Open
More Terrain Open As promised, we are opening up new terrain daily! Mountain Highway, Upper Purgatory, Mid Blazes, Tyee Chute, Lower Buckhorn and Devil’s Advocate to Heaven’s Sake are now open. To ensure you’re prepared for your visit, please check current conditions and the status of activities before arriving at Grouse Mountain.See you on the slopes!
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