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at 11:59 pm, so don’t delay, go to seekthepeak.ca today to conquer a few hills and support BC Cancer Foundation. Full information on the course, including detailed descriptions of each leg, are available online. Make the commitment to Seek the Peak in 2013 and own the ultimate fitness accomplishment.Register for Seek the Peak

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climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer, despite losing his legs at the age of five. After joining a Free The Children “water walk” in Kenya last summer, Grouse Mountain President Stuart McLaughlin was inspired to create this event.“When you have to carry water from the only source over many kilometres, a 50 litre barrel of water leaves a dent in your skull and a lasting understanding of the daily

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Sleepy Bears Almost Ready for Hibernation Yesterday afternoon marked the start of one of the final stages of Grinder and Coola's preparations for their winter dormancy period.  Since the bears are getting quite sleepy and less interested in food, we moved the two boys into their Hibernation Habitat beside the Bear Den (or Bear Hotel as we like to affectionately call it).  This move also allows

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new in the Lower Pond.  First up - frog eggs for lunch.Both bears went into the pond itself and began rummaging around on the bottom where they pulled up several masses of frog eggs that were stuck to sticks at the bottom of the pond.  I suppose they found them a bit of a delicacy.  Afterwards, they then explored the rest of that habitat and checked out the cliff area and munched on some fresh

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the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Over the course of their 146-day winter dormancy, staff once again monitored Grinder and Coola's hibernation via an infrared camera placed in their hibernation den and the live feed was shared with the public on the Grouse Mountain website. "It’s wonderful to witness Grinder and Coola excitedly emerge from their 15th hibernation period", said Dr

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Register Now for Avalanche Awareness Training Are you interested in learning how to evaluate avalanche conditions, analyze forecasts and plan for all weather conditions? Our experienced team will teach you the basics with our two-day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course. Designed for recreationists with basic training, our course provides an entry-level decision-making framework that is

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strength. 3. General Strength With a Lower Body Focus – Feel the burn!Whilewe can’t neglect the rest of our body, the lower body is critical when it comes towinter fitness. Barrett notes that “to reach that next level of performance, you mustdevelop and maintain more strength in your legs. Squats, lunges and deadlifts are allgreat for building lower body strength. Cardio activities such as cycling and

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Road to Seek the Peak  Week 4: Stacey Anderson Each week we’ll be featuring posts from special guests designed to help get you ready for the big day. From nutrition and training tips, to motivational stories – each post will have valuable info to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!When I finished my first 5km trail race in April 2014, the first words I uttered to friends at the finish

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Dec. 2014 Round-Up All of the Events, Attractions, and Happenings Only six sleeps to Christmas and the Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain is in full swing! Snow is falling, the lights are shinning, our Ice Skating Pond is in great shape. We've been 'elfing' people across the city to get them into the festive mood! So without further ado, we'd like to present you with a round-up of everything

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Ring in 2014 at The Peak of Vancouver Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner or a celebration with friends, Grouse Mountain is your destination to ring in 2014.  With your choice of an early or late seating and a 4 or 6-course meal at our award-winning Observatory, the Peak of Vancouver is the perfect place to dance the night away as we usher in a new year. Secure your reservation today

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