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The Eye of the Wind Elevator The elevator inside the Eye of the Wind now travels from the bottom to the top We’ve been asked by a number of skiers on the mountain why The Eye of the Wind isn’t spinning regularly. Rest assured it isn’t due to lack of wind! The blades are kept in a position that prevents them from capturing the movement of the wind while we wait to complete the electrical work

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Baby Boom Continues on Grouse Mountain! Baby birds of all species have left the nests to feed on their own. Walking around the mountain top these days is like walking around one giant wildlife nursery! Baby birds of all species have left the nest and are following their parents around and are feeding on their own for the first time in their lives. Baby mammals, such as deer and black bear, can be

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Baby Wildlife Appearing on Grouse Mountain! The first young animals of the year appear. Hello everyone! Spring is changing into summer (albeit slowly!) and with that change the first young animals of the year are starting to appear. We've already seen young deer following their mothers around, and black bears with cubs wandering the high areas of the mountain. In addition to the baby mammals, our

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Try Out the Latest and Greatest Ski Gear Elan Demo Days - Jan. 7 & Feb. 11 The highly skilled team from Elan Skis and Snowboards will be on hand at Grouse Mountain on January 7 and February 11 allowing you to test out their latest and greatest in new equipment. Grouse Mountain guests can try out exciting new Amphibio skis and the other latest technology from Elan. This is an event your

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The Eye of the Wind Revolution Fast Facts Tower Overall height: 65 metres/215 feet Made of structural steel in three sections Weight: 133,946 kg/285,300 lbs (145 tons)viewPOD™ Diameter: 7 metres/23 feet Elevation: 57 metres/187 feet Weight: 13,600 kg/30,000 lbs (15 tons) Capacity: 36 people Framework: Structural steel and glass Glass: Tempered 2.54 cm/1 inch thick Viewing Area: 360 degrees (all

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The Eye of the Wind Construction An Icon in the Making When the decision was made to pursue development of The Eye of the Wind, everyone who was aware of the project felt an instant sense of both exhilaration and anticipation. How many people, in their lifetimes, have the chance to become part of a world first? Artists’ renderings had done a great job of faithfully depicting what the mighty tower

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Snowshoe Grind offers new fitness challenge Discover why it’s the fastest growing winter sport Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Love the Grouse Grind? Looking for a winter alternative to keep fit in the outdoors? Set your time on the new Snowshoe Grind open today. Escape into the serene beauty of a natural winter playground that begins a few steps away from the Peak Chalet. Hike solo or

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Ring in 2012 at the Peak of Vancouver Space is still available for our New Year's Eve Gala. The New Year is just around the corner. Have you decided how you’ll ring in 2012? If you have yet to make plans, we suggest the Peak of Vancouver. There are still spaces available for our New Year's Eve Gala early and second seatings. You can start early leaving more time to celebrate or join us for the

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Black-tailed Deer call Grouse Mountain home Every year in the spring and summer, dozens of Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus columbianus) inhabit the slopes of Grouse Mountain.  These deer spend their days grazing on the grasses and shrubs that coat our open spaces such as ski-runs.  The most common time to spot them is in the early morning or late evening when they are most active.  During the

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Easter Brunch 2012 Hop on the Skyride and meet the Easter Bunny Grouse Mountain is continuing our great Easter Brunch tradition on Sunday April 8th offering families the chance to take part in an adventurous mountaintop egg hunt led by the Easter Bunny himself. Guests can choose from a delicious prix fixe menu in the Observatory and the Timber Room from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Easter Sunday complete

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