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Andrew Saxton Sr.
. Through research and connections in Europe, hearrived at the idea of an aerial tramway – which would become the first of itskind in Canada. Within 17 months of construction, the first Grouse MountainSkyride was opened and dedicated by Premier W.A.C. Bennett on December15, 1966. With the 45-passenger tram came a new mountain station featuringtwo restaurants, gift shops and other facilities as well as a
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Bears Enter Upper Pond Habitat 2024
Bears Enter Their upper pond habitat Bathtime! Today marked the bears' entrance to the upper 2.5 acres of their 5 acre habitat here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Both bears emerged from their hibernation den on April 19th this year after a 149-day hibernation period. Since then, they have been hanging out in their smaller hibernation habitat while we set-up their
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800 Participants Make the Climb at Seek the Peak
800 Participants Make the Climb at Seek the Peak In support of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation Perfect spring-conditions greeted racers this morning as they took on the challenge of Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. The sell-out event saw 800 participants complete the 16-kilometre course from sea level to the
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800 Participants Make the Climb at Seek the Peak
800 Participants Make the Climb at Seek the Peak In support of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (North Vancouver) Perfect spring-conditions greeted racers this morning as they took on the challenge of Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. The sell-out event saw 800 participants complete the 16-kilometre course from sea
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Bears Enter 23rd Hibernation Period
needed to increase this by about 20% before going into the den for the year.Aaaannnd... drumroll please... their final weight after their weight gain period from September to November was 1012 pounds for Coola and 940 pounds for Grinder! These are about average for their weights going into hibernation (a little more than last year for Grinder and slightly less for Coola than last year).It is always fun
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Grouse Grind Mountain Run Hits the Trail August 26th
Grind is a challenging hike on any given day, the Mountain Run takes the intensity to a whole new level. Athletes sprint, jog, or power-walk their way up the mountain, aiming for their personal best times. It’s a race against both the clock and their own physical limits, and the atmosphere is electric with camaraderie and shared enthusiasm. Those looking to sprint up the mountain will be expected to
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Terrain Park Handle Tow
can move up to 600 people per hour, and is elevating the Park experience for both skiers and riders. “The idea for this new lift actually came directly from our Park users,” said Michael Cameron, President, Grouse Mountain Resort. “They asked, we listened, and as the name suggests, the Short Cut will improve efficiency getting up the mid-section of Side Cut allowing skiers and riders to get in even
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Bears Enter Upper Pond Habitat 2023
Bears Move Into Their Upper Pond Summer Habitat expansion Today we opened up the bears' larger Upper Pond section of their summer habitat. This marks about half of their summer territory here at Grouse Mountain.Grinder and Coola came out of hibernation on May 3rd and have spent the last couple weeks in their hibernation habitat while we excavated their habitat from the snow and set it up for
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Corporate Adventure Training Ziplines
-bonding. Along the way, our fun and friendly guides will look after your safety, facilitate team-building activities and create a fun and exciting adventure that will leave a lasting impression. Inquire Now Program Objectives Create a positive atmosphere of fun and camaraderieTo promote positive team relationshipsTo encourage healthy competition to help achieve best performance HIGHLIGHTS &
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Grouse Grind Mountain Run Results
1st Place: Akio Kato (30:37)2nd Place: Brendan Campos (32:49)3rd Place: Sean Green (34:48) TOP FEMALE 20-291st Place: Maryam Khan (50:16) 2nd Place: Magdalena Klobusicka (1:04:54)3rd Place: Kimberly Rutledge (1:09:59)TOP MALE 30-391st Place: Alexandre Ricard (27:04)2nd Place: Adam Way (30:19) 3rd Place: Craig Smith (33:02)TOP FEMALE 30-391st Place: Lauren Andrews (35:49) 2nd Place: Sarah Carter (37
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