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Stay Safe in the Snow This Winter with an Avalanche Skills Training Course Grouse Mountain Launches New Educational Program January 18, 2013. North Vancouver, B.C. – Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce the arrival of a brand new Avalanche Skills Training Course taking place throughout February and March at the Peak of Vancouver. Whether it is planning a simple day snowshoe trek or a more

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World Class Snowboarders Face-Off On the Slopes of Grouse Mountain Epic Jumps and Big Air Will Determine The Winner At Quiksilver's Showdown Over The City March 15, 2012. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. -  The ultimate snowboarding event, Quiksilver’s Showdown Over the City is back at Grouse Mountain for its fifth year on March 23 and 24.  This high profile competition is one of the premier

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even fruits and berries inside the pumpkins.  We then place them into the habitat and let Grinder and Coola have at them.They do not last for very long as the bears eagerly carve up their pumpkin treats using their powerful front claws and feast on the tasty items inside.  Of course, just like us, after a good meal who can't resist a good face wash!  Check out Grinder rinsing off below after his

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36,000 lbs of wind turbine blades airlifted 36,000 lbs of wind turbine blades airlifted to Grouse Mountain. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, July 10, 2009 – A perfectly orchestrated airlift conducted by Canadian Air-Crane and Grouse Mountain operations personnel brought three 37-metre wind turbine blades, each weighing 12,000 lbs, to the Peak of Vancouver this morning. The first of the wind

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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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start day was May 1st! I was instantly reassured, I had been training and according to this guide I was only a few days behind, I could catch up in no time.The buddy system…Then he eased my mind again by saying he would be by my side each and every step of the way, the entire Seek the Peak... I grinned from ear to ear and replied; Piggy Back?— Jodi EcklandP.S. Register for Seek the Peak here and come

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Grinder and Coola Enter Their 11th Hibernation on Grouse Mountain Last night marked the beginning of Grinder and Coola's 11th Hibernation Period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  Over the last two weeks the bears have been slowing down and eating less while spending more time sleeping inside their den.  They have built a deep mattress out of Pacific Silver-fir Branches

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– RestTuesday – 10KMWednesday – RestThursday – 6KMFriday – RestSaturday – 4KMSunday – Race Day! Always keep that ever so important pace in the back of your mind. You don’t want to be running these shorter runs too fast or even worse too slow and have it throw you off come game time. Days of resting truly mean exactly that, take a load off and let your body recuperate. This schedule mixed with a wide variety

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A Recipe for Romance Spend Valentine's Day at the Peak of Vancouver - Feb. 12-14, 2012 This Valentine’s Day show your love with a spectacular evening at the Peak of Vancouver. A skate on the intimate mountaintop skate pond, five-star food, a cozy Chalet setting and a remarkable vantage point high above the city make Grouse Mountain a natural choice. When you combine Grouse Mountain’s breath

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Snowshoe Grind Drop-in Nights Begin December 10, 2012 It's time for another season of fresh air, fitness and fun! It's time to kick off another season of Snowshoe Grind Drop-in Nights at Grouse Mountain. The Drop-in Nights are very popular and an amazing opportunity to get out into the fresh mountain air, get a fantastic 1.5 hour workout, and meet like-minded enthusiasts. The sessions run Monday

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