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sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By spring they may have lost 30 per cent of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused.The Refuge for

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goal, Miskulin raised thousands of dollars for the Burn Unit through individual pledges and corporate sponsorships. Super Save Group generously kicked off Miskulin’s fundraising effort with a $5,000 donation. Hiking the Grouse Grind is a gruelling workout that has earned the nickname “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” and has become a cultural phenomenon in Vancouver. Having a good “Grind Time” is cause

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fast. 2. Look up towards where you are going next, if you constantly look down you will feel 'car sick'. 3. Mentally prepare yourself, stay focused and think to yourself you can do it, because you can. 4. Bring a motivational speaker, someone that will push you and talk you through times when you want to turn around. 5. Enjoy it, you are doing an incredible thing, look around and absorb the beauty

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maintenance. But, commencing May 28, skiing and boarding will resume on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of operation for skiing and boarding will be from 9:30am until 5:30pm. Snow enthusiasts will have access to the Screaming Eagle Chair allowing them to enjoy the exceptional spring conditions on The Cut, the Quicksilver Terrain Park and Paper Trail. The Snowshoe Grind will also remain open indefinitely. The

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. Vancouver’s first commercially viable wind turbine, The Eye of the Wind, was inaugurated earlier this year as part of Grouse Mountain’s goal to become carbon neutral. The Eye of the Wind is now open for the public to learn about this limitless form of alternative energy. The Observatory is open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5 pm - 10 pm. Grouse Mountain Admission is complimentary with advance dinner

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a period of extended sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the Spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By Spring they may have lost 30% of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused

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for six at Altitudes Bistro, in addition to having their delectable dish added to the restaurant menu for the winter 2008/2009 season. Contest Rules: Contestants must reside in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland Region, and can be of any age. All recipe submissions should include organic, local and seasonal ingredients. The shared meal needs to feed four people, and ingredients must cost less than $5 in

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at Grouse Mountain 5:20PM – Olympic torch departs Grouse Mountain and the Skyride re- opens to the public Key Viewing Locations - Base plaza area - Altitudes Bistro patio - In front of the Alpine Chalet - Top of the Peak (weather dependent)

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Grind For Kids Interview: Ben Armstrong "My son Ben achieved his Grind For Kids goal of 35 today. Ben himself is a childhood cancer survivor and B.C Children's Hospital miracle. His best time this season was 38:54 (not bad for a kid who had to relearn to walk at age 3). Well done Ben!"Ben's mother, Colleen, posted this update on our Grouse Grind Facebook Page last week.Every person who helps

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48 Hours of Winter 48 Hours of Winter kicks off one-year countdown. Experience around-the-clock alpine activities at Grouse Mountain. February 5, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – One of the most inspiring and anticipated dates in British Columbian history is now only one year away, and that is cause for extensive celebration at Grouse Mountain. As a kick-off to the one year

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