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Joe Gray steals the day in the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge!
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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BC Couple in their 80s break records by reaching summit of Mt.Kilimanjaro
the Ascent for Alzheimer's fundraising initiative in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Vancouver couple, who are a part of the 2012 Ascent for Alzheimer's team, captured the hearts of many British Columbians as they raised more than $24,000 for the cause. This helped to bring the overall total fundraising to $310,000 ($210,000 from Ascent for Alzheimer's and $100,000 from a new companion
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation Let the snow games begin! Yesterday Grinder and Coola, our two orphaned Grizzly Bears, emerged from their hibernation den and into the fresh snow! This brought an end to their 12th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain. The boys have not been outside since last November and have only recently begun to eat lettuce and carrots to help jump start their
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Seek the Peak: Halfway There!
Seek the Peak: Halfway There! The Grouse Grind is open as we approach Seek the Peak... Well folks, we have reached the halfway point of our training series for Seek the Peak. We only have five more training sessions left with the fine people at Kintec. Lots of progress has been made, we can already see and hear the improvements from our fellow STPers. So, whether you consider it downhill or
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Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run 2013
age from 15 to 72 and included those just out for a leisurely stroll to elite runners. Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was incredibly fun and friendly with huge cheers for every racer crossing the finish line. The 2013 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run saw some unprecedented athletic performances with 2012 winner Shaun Stephens-Whale back again to better his time. He did so effortlessly
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Grinder and Coola Enter Their 14th Hibernation
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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World-renowned Fly-In at Grouse Mountain
World-renowned Fly-In at Grouse Mountain North Vancouver, BC August 8, 2008 - On Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2008, international paraglider and hang glider pilots will participate in the 31st Annual Grouse Mountain Fly-In. The Grouse Mountain Flying Team (GMFT), consisting of paraglider and hang glider pilots from Western Canada and the U.S., welcome pilots from around the world to
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The Most Anticipated BMO Grouse Grind Run Ever
shy of his own record with an impressive race winning time of 25:10. In the women’s elite, Stephanie Hamilton took the top spot on the podium with a remarkable time of 32:28. Despite not breaking his own record Sebastian was pleased with the result after the race but said it was a hard fought win, “I mean it was full gas from the start and at times I was ready to settle for second but I pushed
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Seek the Peak: Nicole - Week 1
registered to participate in Seek the Peak this June. With 16KM of uphill trails that will require toughness and grit, I couldn’t be more excited for this challenge. As a long-distance cyclist and runner (recreationally, I might add), I’ve had the privilege of taking part in some very difficult races, though Seek the Peek is a different challenge of its own. Initially, I signed-up to help support such a
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24 Hours of Winter celebrates Olympics
24 Hours of Winter celebrates Olympics Experience around-the-clock alpine activities at Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The one-year anniversary of the most inspiring and anticipated event in British Columbia’s history will be celebrated for 24 consecutive hours at the Peak of Vancouver. Get ready to celebrate and play even more from February 12-13, in honour of the 2010
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