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Hummingbirds Return for the Season Feeders up Last week we saw our first hummingbirds of the season up here on Grouse Mountain.  We track their arrival and departure each year as part of our hummingbird monitoring program.Since 2005 Grouse Mountain has been a member of the North American Hummingbird Monitoring Network - an organization dedicated to the study and conservation of

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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

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Stay Limber on the Slopes Stretching & Flexibility Flexibility is a key component of successful skiing, injury prevention, reducing muscular imbalance and improving fitness endurance. Maintaining a good stretching routine will be hugely beneficial for you and whoever you’re riding with. Better flexibility equals better mobility, which means more runs and more fun! Types of stretching and

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Record Setting Day at the 6th Annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge Thousands raised for BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an inspiring day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is excited to announce that the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has raised over $48,000 in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. A new record was set at this year’s event with Wilfrid Leblanc

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with the Hummingbird Monitoring Network out of Arizona to provide data on what species and numbers are using our mountain top to feed and breed.We've had some fantastic data over the years including recaptures from other areas of British Columbia where other banding stations are monitoring birds.  We've also recaptured a bird that had been previously banded 8 years earlier - adding to our longevity

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A special Valentine's Day Dessert Grouse Mountain's Executive Chef Jack Chen showcases a decadent chocolate creation this Valentine's Day. Dessert—may we say a fan favourite? Sometimes even labeled as the very best course, in our perspective at least. These sweet or savoury treats come in many forms from lighter soufflés and mousses, to crepes, flans, custards and tarts, plain ice cream to

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Summer Season Kicks-off at Grouse Mountain this Weekend Summer favourites return to the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) As the unofficial start to summer, the May long-weekend also signals the launch of Grouse Mountain’s summer activities. Beginning this Saturday guests can once again enjoy seasonal favourites like the World Famous Lumberjack Show®, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion®

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. Getting out on the Mountain is the best way to spend a day during the winter in our opinion. In the spring the days are longer, the temperature is higher, the snow is softer and everyone is just having a good time. Spring skiing has some great health benefits too. Warm temperatures and extra sunlight are great mood enhancers to help treat the winter blues. It can also relieve stress and improve sleep

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Almost 700 Participants Make the Climb at the 16th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Perfect conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the 16th annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. This year’s event saw almost 700 participants take on the 13

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Save Big On Activities This Fall Enjoy 50% off select Grouse Mountain activities until October 27 The kids have gone back to school and the seasons are changing, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy some mountaintop fun. Fall is a great time to try out activities like our Mountain Ropes Adventure™ or Mountain Zipline Tours.As an added incentive, we're offering 50% off regular activity rates

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