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, preparing you for race day. The length of a taper depends on the length of a race, though it is generally understood that a half-marathon taper should be two weeks in length. For comparison sake, we can compare Seek the Peak to a half-marathon. Start Dropping the Miles You know the saying, “less is more”? That rings true during your taper. Many runners drop their mileage by 50% in the final week leading

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Limits, Devil’s Advocate, Blazes, Upper Inferno and Peak runs is nearly complete which means this terrain will be in tip-top shape as soon as the snow falls. Proactive maintenance = a longer season (and big smiles from downhill enthusiasts everywhere). Blazes: new night terrain and a brand-new race centreIn case you haven’t heard, we’re expanding our night terrain to include black-diamond Blazes and

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. Part of a family? You could save even more when you purchase a family bundle. Full details available at grousemountain.com/early-bird or by calling 604.980.9311. Don’t delay as the Early Bird special pricing is only available until October 19th.Buy Now

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Mountain’s power consumption.  It's also a beacon of sustainability for the thousands of visitors (including young students) who ascend it every year to take in 360-degree views from its one-of-a-kind viewPOD.  Providing this type of educational experience is something we are pretty proud to stand behind.You might have noticed that we take green transportation seriously up here, with an electric vehicle

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Prepare for Lift Off! Summer of Flight Starts This Weekend We’re excited to kick off our Summer of Flight activities this long weekend at the Peak of Vancouver. Watch our flying feathered friends spread their wings and show their skills at the updated Birds In Motion Demonstration. See if you can spot one of our many resident species of birds on a Guided or Self-guided Bird Watching Tour. Get

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off with proceeds directly supporting Artists for Conservation’s art and environmental education programming.Presented by RE/MAX and sponsored by Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, the third annual Artists for Conservation Festival features a wide range of art and environmental education activities, including the world’s top conservation-themed art exhibit. The exhibit features 80 original paintings and

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the BC Cancer Foundation’s Breast Cancer research and programs. Registration and donations are still available for both events. Perfect for fauna fans, in summer 2014, Grouse Mountain presents Bear Discovery. In addition to accessing to the Mountain via round-trip Skyride, the World Famous Lumberjack Show and Birds in Motion Demonstration, learn all about these magnificent creatures and meet

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Ticket to bring a friend and access to the Mountain Interchange Program. You won’t find a better deal than this! Call 604.980.9311, visit Guest Services or buy Y2Play online…before these amazing savings of up to 80% off regular prices are gone!Buy Y2Play Now

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three children/youth (ages 5-18). Only available for a limited time (September weekdays), the $55 Family Weekday Ticket provides Skyride access and so much more! Take in the world famous Lumberjack Show, do a light hike around Blue Grouse Lake looking for salamanders as you go, enjoy the Birds in Motion Demonstration and, of course, find Grinder and Coola within their five-acre habitat. Full details

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Adventures in Education 2013/14 Dear Educators,It’s a new school year and Grouse Mountain is primed and ready with fieldtrip programming that is stimulating, easy to plan, and designed in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s provincially prescribed curriculums. If you are looking to discover, or rediscover, Grouse Mountain, don’t miss our complimentary Professional Development Day Program

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