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Merry Christmas from the Peak of Vancouver From the winter wonderland at the Peak of Vancouver, Merry Christmas! Our staff wish you a magical holiday. Please enjoy this bit of holiday cheer. 

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specific training such as speed work and uphill climbs… many many uphill climbs. At the time I committed to Seek the Peak we had a small group of runners at lululemon Park Royal who were also keen to do the race. We decided to train together on the course every week in order to get ready. We hiked the Grind. We ran up Nancy Greene Way. We ran Capilano Canyon then Nancy Greene Way then the Grind. We even

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Spring Has Sprung: Snow School Tips How to make the most of spring days on the slopes Spring weather has certainly arrived with warmer temperatures and softer snow on the Mountain. There is no such thing as a bad day of skiing, or at the very least a bad day to go skiing. However, spring skiing is not the same as winter skiing. Don’t get us wrong, winter skiing is great: the powder, the crisp air

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, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.As Earth Day approaches, conversations about sustainability and the environment come to the forefront. But, we believe there are opportunities for those conversations to take place every day. Being located so close to the City yet on the edge of the wilderness and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors a year

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Birds In Motion Profile: Dash Peregrine Falcon Meet Dash from our Birds In Motion Demonstration. Dash is a Peregrine falcon and he’s three years old. Peregrine falcons are the fastest living animals on the planet! They can fly at speeds up to 390 km/hr. As a bird of prey they actually eat other birds and use their speed in hunting. Because they fly so fast, Peregrine falcons have built in goggles

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- and that's still very true, Honey Bees pollinate most of our agricultural crops since those crops are farmed on a massive scale to provide all of our food needs - but on another scale, in our back-yard, in our alpine meadows, our neighborhood parks and equally important pollinators at work.Next time you are around a flower garden, spend some time and watch for just what is visiting the flowers

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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain Brad - Assistant Patrol Manager A huge part of what makes #GrouseMountain so great is the people behind the scenes working hard to provide exceptional guest experiences. We call them the #PlayMakers of #GrouseMountain. Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a behind the scenes look at some of these people and sharing why they love what they do. Meet Brad, the first

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Grouse Mountain Prepares for 90th Winter Season New terrain park and glade runs among enhancements for the 2016/17 season (North Vancouver) Shorter days and colder temperatures are a sure sign that winter is fast approaching and Grouse Mountain is excitedly preparing to celebrate the 90th winter season at the Peak of Vancouver. In the spirit of trailblazing that permeates throughout its history

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bat species migrate further south for warmer winters and need spots along the way to stock up extra fat reserves for the demands of migration.The open ski runs and the bright hill lights attract many species of moths, mosquitoes and other insects and are the prime hunting areas for bats on Grouse Mountain.  It's easy to take a night time walk under our mountain lights and observe bats on the hunt

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Road to Seek the Peak Week 5: David Ridgeway of City Sports & Physiotherapy  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!Hello all! At last Wednesday's Seek the Peak training session, I gave a

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