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Seek the Peak: Kylie's story Learn why this second-time Seek the Peak runner takes on the challenge When we moved to Vancouver last year, we lived on Nancy Greene Way and were Grouse Mountain passholders, so I first heard of Seek the Peak from emails I'd receive and posters I'd see on the mountain. As my Mum, Glenys Richardson, died of breast cancer at the age of 45, every year I like to do a

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Thanks for a Great Winter A Look Back as Winter 2015/16 Comes to Close. What a great winter! With strong snowfall, great grooming and lots of clear days, as skiers and riders winter 2015/16 will go down as one of our favourites. We didn't limit the fun to skiing and riding, though. New for winter were the Sliding Zone and stunning Light Walk. Snowshoers and skaters also reveled in a wonderful

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Orphaned Grizzlies Grinder and Coola Wake Up First Romp of 2013 Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola don’t seem to mind one little bit that it’s still a winter wonderland high atop Grouse Mountain. After a five-month long hibernation, the white stuff seems to be the perfect playground for poking around, playing and logging the first romp of 2013. “The bears appear to be in outstanding condition after

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danger, shallow snowpack seasons present their own avalanche problems. Snow came late this year and we can all remember the cold snap in December. This combination of shallow snow and cold weather causes a phenomenon known as faceting. Instead of settling in a cohesive layer, the snow becomes “sugary” and weak. When snow finally came, the damage was done and we watched as the snowpack was building on

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prior idea of what defines a hero shifted. Idolization by the media or recognition by others is not necessary to qualify; you are a hero simply by making a positive impact on others.  June 21st, 2014 was a day to test even the most resilient mettle. This was the day of the first official Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge. From dawn to dusk, avid ‘grinders’ took to the trail with two main goals: first, to

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5 reasons to visit Grouse Mountain this May long weekend Lumberjacks, bears, and birds...oh my! The Victoria Day long weekend has arrived, heralding the arrival of seemingly endless warm, sunny days…and most importantly, the official launch of our summer season at the Peak of Vancouver.Although we spend our weekdays toiling away at a desk/school/home with the kids, long weekends provide the

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ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge (watch the video here), our Grinders have raised a lifetime total of nearly $650,000 to help BC’s sick kids and we can’t wait to take that number to new heights! Register today at Grouse Mountain Guest Services or visit grindforkids.ca.

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Don’t Delay, Y2Play is 70% Sold! Y2Play sales over Spring Break have been swift and we’re now at 70% sold. Get your Y2Play pass and enjoy great spring skiing through April, including a chance to watch contestants strut their stuff at next weekend’s Red Bull SlopeSoakers Ultimate Slush Cup event. When the snow starts to fall again, pick right up where you left off as your Y2Play pass includes all

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Sunsets and Sneakers The sun sets on our Ambleside training session while we learn about the importance of footwear... It was a beautiful sunny evening and much warmer than last week. The sun was setting over Ambleside beach and my fellow runner Charmaine was also excited about the run ahead of us. This week's run route was 5km, starting at the Ambleside concession, along the road, to mimic the

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Hit the Grouse Grind and Make a Difference Summer events on the Grouse Grind As we look ahead to another exciting summer season at the Peak of Vancouver, mark your calendar with some of our amazing upcoming events that will raise valuable funds for very worthy causes:Whistler Water One Climb - Saturday, June 14th: Sign up, reach out, wear blue and ‘flood’ the Grouse Grind in support of Free The

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