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VASS Cup 2014 Coming up Thursday March 13, 2014 The VASS Cup is coming up on Thursday, March 13th and is a fun day of activities and celebration for everyone in the VASS community. Join us as a skier or rider, or as a volunteer and raise valuable funds for Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports who are celebrating their 40th anniversary at Grouse Mountain. Visit VASSCup.ca for more information and to

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Don't Delay: Y2Play is 90% Sold! Snow in the forecast? Yes, a top-up to spring-like conditions is on the way this Easter long weekend. With Y2Play now 90% sold, the time to get your season pass is now – remember, it’s valid until the end of this season and all of next! Great skiing and riding continues at Grouse Mountain until at least April 27th (stay tuned for further extensions). Head up to

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Alzheimer’s (MKGG) challenge at Grouse Mountain on Sept. 29, a separate team of hikers will also be making their way up Mt. Kilimanjaro, a 19,340-foot quest that takes place over a week. Seven times up the Grouse Grind is equivalent to reaching the highest peak in Africa and with a MKGG team of seven, that’s one Grouse Grind per hiker! Registration is still open for the MKGG! Sign up at hikemkgg.com. To

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Wildlife of Spring Lots of Wildlife on Grouse Mountain Spotted Stretching Legs and Wings after a Long Winter As the daylight grows longer and the temperatures warmer, we are noticing more and more wildlife activity up here on Grouse Mountain.  Last week we had an amazing opportunity to view a Bobcat (Lynx rufus) right in the backyard of our Wildlife Office (photos by Dan Grima).  He was out

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to warm up with a hot beverage and snack Friday and Saturday evenings (except Dec 12). Marvel at the beauty as you continue along the path with snow crunching underfoot. The glow of light against a majestic mountain backdrop is not to be missed!

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and spit!) and shortly thereafter they laid five eggs.  Both the male and the female took turns incubating the eggs and after approximately 14 days the eggs hatched!We then watched as the parents took turns bringing food in for the  young.  Baby birds are voracious eaters so it took a lot of effort and insect hunting on the parent's behalf to keep up with the demand from the young!After hatching

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June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top.  These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary.  They may

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Lace up Your Skates Skating Pond Opens for 2015/16 Winter Season The Mountain Crew at Grouse Mountain have been busy preparing the Skating Pond, and today (Sunday, November 8, 2015) at 11 am, it is officially open.With an 8,000 sq. ft. surface, the mountaintop Pond is perfect for gliding and spinning. Ideal for a family outing or a romantic date night, access to the Skating Pond is complimentary

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take part in the magic of the holiday season.” Following last winter’s debut, Grouse Mountain’s popular Light Walk has been enhanced for the upcoming winter. Visitors will marvel at new light installations as they walk or snowshoe around Blue Grouse Lake. A 23 ft. deer, light walls and hoop fixtures add to the magic of this stunning experience. For more outdoor fun, guests can take a spin on Grouse

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Y2Play is Now 60% Sold With fresh snow on the Mountain, now is the time to get up here and make tracks. Any excellent day on the slopes is followed up by hearty, social après. And with a special food and beverage credit available to all those who purchase or renew a Y2Play pass, après has never been more affordable.  A Y2Play pass pays for itself after only 5 days of skiing or riding. It’s valid

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