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Bears Stir Just a Little More Often
Bears stir a little more often... HIBERNATION UPDATEGrinder and Coola continue their 2019/2020 winter dormancy period and everything is going well. With the longer daylight hours and slightly warmer temperatures we are seeing the bears stirring more often. If you haven't checked it out yet there is a great time-lapse feature with our infrared bear camera - just click on the icon in the upper
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9th Annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run Celebrates Personal Achievement on the Trail
and empower young leaders to revolutionize mental health.” The 2019 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run also celebrated some exceptional personal achievements. Shaun Stephens-Whale took top honours for the second consecutive year with a time of 27:06. Following in second place was Samuel Perrin at 31:14 and Ian Robertson rounded out third place with a time of 31:51. In the women's category, Keri McKenzie
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Catching Up with Sam Mulligan
first made the Canadian Alpine Development Ski Team back in 2016. Sam's most recent accomplishment was becoming the first Canadian to make a podium finish at the 2018 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, taking second place - no small feat! Over the Christmas break, Sam spent a little time at home and got back to his roots out on the slopes at Grouse Mountain. We were thrilled to be able to
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Meet Our New Wildlife Ambassadors
best way to raise and release the highly endangered Spotted Owls. Then in June we received a young Great-horned Owl from a centre in Ontario where she was hand raised.Both owls are entering our ambassador program as part of our educational programs here at Grouse Mountain. Each year over 25,000 school children visit Grouse Mountain to learn about wildlife and endangered flora and fauna. As part of
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We're Opening for the Winter Season
We're Opening for the Winter Season! Hit the slopes for the 2019/20 winter season It's the news you've been waiting for! With the recent snowfall and excellent snowmaking conditions, we’re thrilled to announce that we're opening limited terrain for skiing and riding this Saturday, November 30th.Skiing and riding will be available from 9am to 10pm on Paradise and the Paradise Terrain Park. With
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from 19th Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Emerge from 19th Hibernation After a long 144 day hibernation, 19 year-old male grizzly bears Grinder and Coola emerged on April 21st from their slumber into a different world. Despite the lack of people present to greet them upon digging their way out of their den due to the temporary COVID-19 closure, the two massive Grizzlies were happy to frolic in the remaining snow and
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Story Starter: Giving Back
has existed in its current form since the Grouse Mountain Ski Club and Tyee Ski Runners merged in the 1950s after operating independently of one another since the early 20th century. With a rich, colourful history that is as much about the off-snow escapades as those on it, tales from the early days of the Tyee are the stuff of local legend and lend a certain aura of adventure to Vancouver’s oldest
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Save Big On Activities This Fall
Save Big On Activities This Fall Enjoy 50% off select Grouse Mountain activities until October 27 The kids have gone back to school and the seasons are changing, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy some mountaintop fun. Fall is a great time to try out activities like our Mountain Ropes Adventure™ or Mountain Zipline Tours.As an added incentive, we're offering 50% off regular activity rates
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12th Annual VASS Cup Returns to Grouse Mountain on March 10th
welcomed to the program which uses adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner to advanced, which include snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. Schedule of Events 10:00am - 10:30am: Registration 11:00am: Race briefing 11:30am - 2:00pm: Race
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Snow Camps
child’sinstructor and sign off on their class list. What to Wear Helmets are mandatory for all children taking lessons. If your child has their own equipment, but requires a helmet,you can rent one for an additional $5 + tax at the time of registration. Helmets can also be purchased at Outfittersin the Chalet, where pass holders receive a 20% discount on their purchase.As mountain conditions can change rapidly