Search Results

Grinder and Coola enter their 18th hibernation period on grouse mountain On December 1st, 2018, Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, entered their 18th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain.  The bears had been growing sluggish for the last couple weeks and their appetites had reduced to next to nothing.  This was a sure sign that hibernation was close!  Once we started to receive

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-enter-their-18th-hibernation-period-on-grouse-mountain

animal print is back! You will be seeing small touches in winter wear which are not only playful, but are sure to impress. For women who thinks less is more, try these metallic leopard print Stance socks which not only tick off two season trends, but they give your outfit a unique edge. FAUX FUR & KNIT WEAR When you’re not skiing or riding, you'll need some hot headwear for some stylish apres

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/hit-the-trends-this-winter

from now until October 27th!This special offer is available for current activities including:Mountain Ropes Adventure™Kids Tree Canopy Adventure™Mountain Zipline ToursSkyride Surf Adventure®Eye of the Wind® ToursThese savings are only available for a short time so make sure to reserve your spot today.Book Now

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/save-big-on-activities-this-fall

through is not technically hibernation.  They are in a period of extremely slow metabolism and lethargy to help them make it through the cold months when there are no food resources in their territories.  While a true hibernator will have their body temperature lower to extremes and have their heart rate drop to just a few beats per minute Grizzlies do not go to this extreme.  Their body temperature

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-continue-their-winter-dormancy

Outfit Yourself with the Latest Gear Our top picks for men and women Now that the season has begun, you want to make sure you're looking good out on the slopes. We checked in with our Retail team for their recommendations on the best gear to keep you looking sharp.You can find these items in Outfitters on the main floor of the Chalet. If one of these items is on your shopping list, make sure to

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/outfit-yourself-with-the-latest-gear

Wintering hummingbird care Each winter we receive quite a few notes or calls about people who are confused to still see hummingbirds coming to their backyard feeders. It might surprise you to know that one species, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna), spend the winter here in the great Vancouver area. Traditionally it is thought that these birds were short distance migrators heading down into the

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/winter-hummers

Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation Grinder and Coola complete 18th winter dormancy period at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Cheers and applause greeted Grouse Mountain’s two resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, as they eagerly emerged from hibernation earlier this morning at the Peak of Vancouver. This concludes the bears’ 18th hibernation period at the Grouse

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-mountain-grizzlies-awake-from-hibernation

the best times to do them Let’s break this down into two parts, before skiing and after skiing. Both as important as the other. You want to be just as mobile and ready the next day as you do today. Before Skiing It's easy to make the mistake to stretch before warming up. When muscles aren’t warm (not being used) they are like a cold elastic band, they band will not stretch to its full potential

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/stay-limber-on-the-slopes

Grinder and Coola Celebrate the 17th Anniversary of Their Arrival at Grouse Mountain Back on September 5th, 2001 two very young Grizzly Bear cubs named Grinder and Coola arrived on Grouse Mountain. This was to become their new sanctuary and home.  They were both orphaned out in the wilds of BC (see below for their stories) and had no where to go. Without Grouse Mountain's assistance they were

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/17th-anniversary-of-grinder-and-coola-s-arrival-at-grouse-mt

Grinder and Coola Enter Lower Pond Habitat 2019 Today marked one of the earliest annual openings of our Grizzly Bear Lower Pond Habitat.  With the amount of snowfall here on Grouse Mountain we have to take down Grinder and Coola's complete 5.5 acre summer habitat each year.  In the spring, we need to remove the snow and re-set it up in stages.  The Lower Pond side is the last stage and now the

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-enter-lower-pond-habitat-967a4f1a-33c9-4510-95f6-4ce7f05a6d72