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, guests will soar 3,700 metres above the city as they are transported to a snowy and sparkling winter wonderland at the Peak of Vancouver. As an ideal fun-filled way to embrace the holiday spirit, families are invited to celebrate the magic of snow atop Grouse Mountain during a variety of snow-themed activities in the Peak Chalet. At Santa’s Workshop, the beloved big man has been busy making his list

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over last year’s 523, with participants rising again this year to the physical challenges and embracing the fundraising focus.This year Grouse Mountain is honoured to welcome a new charity partner, the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds raised from Seek The Peak will go towards life-saving cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency. “Seek The Peak tests the fitness, stamina, and strength of

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Background Steps Towards Erecting this Iconic Structure BackgroundOur commitment to embedding the principles of sustainability into every aspect of our lives includes the pursuit of smarter and better energy alternatives to meet our needs. As part of our Blue Grouse philosophy, we believe wind energy offers a proven approach in environmental and economic responsibility, as well as educational and

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to fall over me. Weird right? I used to despise running and now we’re talking about hurling my body up the side of a mountain? Oh how the times have changed. The road to now. This change of heart is the product of embarking on my very own version of a "Belly off Club” mission. A series of outrageous runs have turned into exciting challenges. True, getting here didn’t come easy and it certainly

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enthusiasts was on the mountain to take advantage of one of the most unique initiatives this season: 24 hours of winter.In celebration of the 2 year countdown to 2010, the resort embraced the idea of unlimited snow sports, opening at 8:30 am on Saturday and running its operation uninterrupted straight through Sunday.“It is clear to us that Vancouver is a city that can’t get enough of alpine sports”, says

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B.C. couple in their 80s break records by reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro  October 3, 2012.Vancouver, B.C. - Local hiking enthusiasts Esther and Martin Kafer have successfully reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making them the oldest couple - 84 and 85 years old - known to have achieved this feat! The couple embarked on the trek up 19,354 ft. on Africa's tallest mountain as part of

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supported or motivated lately and he wanted to help me get out of this runner’s rut I was in… so… he had the Going Coastal team join us and cheer me on, a complete surprise to me. Feeling blessed, a little embarrassed, we were off…Sweat it outI forgot how it felt to really get lost in my thoughts, in the silence of the forest with nothing but nature and the sound of my feet pattering from rocks to logs

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steps they took today.” says Stuart McLaughlin, President of Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. " We are committed to embedding the principles of sustainability into every aspect of our operations and this includes the pursuit of smarter and better energy alternatives to meet our needs. As part of our Blue Grouse Sustainability Vision, we believe wind energy offers one proven approach in environmental and

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went with the most obvious option and ran the course we will all be treading on in just a few short weeks.If you’re a newcomer to wilderness running like I was, here are a few tips to keep in mind when hitting the trails. Don't bite off more than you can chew...Get comfortable in your new surroundings before embarking on a marathon through the wild. Remember you are now dealing with uneven, sometimes

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irreversible injury sidelined me from cycling that I transitioned to the next component as my fitness focus. When I reached my thirties I realized I wasn’t as much as an athlete. My definition of the word evolved with growing wisdom. In my 30 year old mind, I was sporty, and for the most part, I embraced this label. Running isn’t new to me, I love getting lost in my thoughts while my limbs dance to the beat

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