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Grouse Mountain to open Saturday for skiing and riding!
with colder temperatures that allowed us to fire up snowmaking, Paradise Bowl will be opening with access via the Greenway Chair as well as Heaven’s Sake with access via the Peak Chair. Skiing and riding will be available during regular operating hours from 9am to 10pm. “Thanks to the recent snowfall we’re thrilled to officially kick off our 90th winter season,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations
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Tips for Cohabitating with the Wildlife Around Us
bear proofing if you live in bear country - bears can be very ingenious when it comes to raiding feeders (see the photo above!). Please make sure to clean and refill your feeder often with a 1% bleach solution - this will kill any disease or bacteria that might be forming and prevent it from passing to other visiting birds. Instead of (or in addition to) maintaining a well placed bird feeder, you
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/tips-for-cohabitating-with-the-wildlife-around-us
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Seek the Peak Training: Halfway There!
Seek the Peak Training: Halfway There! Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak! Today our Seek The Peak Trainer, Marieve Legrand shares some words of encouragement at the halfway point
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-blog-halfway-through-training
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June 2nd is Only for Early Birds!
June 2nd Is Only For Early Birds! Adjusted operating hours on Saturday, June 2nd On Saturday, June 2nd Grouse Mountain is condensing its daily operations to accommodate a private function. So…June 2nd is the perfect day to make it an early start at Grouse Mountain! The Peak of Vancouver will be accessible to passholders and day visitors until 2pm on June 2nd (final Skyride upload at 1pm). Hiker
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/adjusted-operating-hours-on-june-2nd
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Hummingbird Numbers Down
required but looking at alternatives to chemical pesticides may help out these wonderful little birds.At Grouse Mountain we have been running our monitoring station for the last 12 years - it is part of a very long term study to see what the overall trend for population numbers is for the Rufous and Anna's Hummingbirds. Unfortunately it looks like overall that trend is declining.You can help
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/hummingbird-numbers-down
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Grouse Mountain Early Bird Passes On Sale Now
2018/19 winter season plus so much more, including activities like skating, snowshoeing, the Sliding Zone and our magical Light Walk. Early Bird Passes also include access to our many exciting winter events like the Peak of Christmas plus fantastic perks such as discounts on food & beverage, retail and rentals.Brand new this year we're offering an Early Bird Limited Pass option. If you're looking
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-mountain-early-bird-passes-on-sale-now
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Bears Enter Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Enter 16th Hibernation Period on Grouse Mountain With the days getting quite short and the snow building up, Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife have finally entered their long winter nap.This will be the 16th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain for Grinder and Coola who arrived in 2001 as young orphaned cubs
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Grinder and Coola Emerge From Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! A sure sign that spring has officially arrived at the Peak of Vancouver, our resident Grizzlies Grinder and Coola have excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. This was the bears’ 16th hibernation period and the second longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be
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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2016
unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain chalet from November 24-January 1. Why Participate?You will be supporting SOS Children’s Village BC who help local vulnerable children, youth and their families, including those in foster care. Plus, you have a chance to win great prizes! Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/gingerbread-village-challenge-2016
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Emerge from Hibernation
Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Emerge from Hibernation Grinder and Coola awake from 15th winter dormancy period at the Peak of Vancouver Following the arrival of beautiful spring weather, Grouse Mountain is excited to announce that resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola have emerged from their winter hibernation period at the Peak of Vancouver. This concludes the bears’ 15th hibernation period at
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