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Uphill Battle Week 6th of Seek the Peak Training Week six has come and gone, which means we are that much closer to event day! Our last training session brought us back to the beautiful backdrop of the Cleveland Dam and picturesque views of The Lions. Our task? Run 2km up Nancy Green Way to the base of Grouse Mountain. As if the seemingly never ending incline was not enough, we revisited our week

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exceptional places to work. BC’s Top Employers are evaluated based on eight criteria: physical workplace; work atmosphere & social; health, financial & family benefits; vacation & time off; employee communications; performance management; training & skills development; and community involvement. Key reasons why Grouse Mountain was selected as a top employer include ongoing employee

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charging station conveniently located near the entrance to the Grouse Grind. We’ve also got designated spots for all of the region’s major car-sharing options (Car2Go, Zipcar and Modo). For those willing to make the uphill climb along Nancy Greene Way on a bicycle (and we’re certain that isn’t an easy feat!), we now provide bike racks at the base. As the only local mountain with direct Translink

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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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The Potato Shack Opens This Weekend! Get stuffed! We've got a brand new food experience opening this weekend at Grouse Mountain. The Potato Shack will be serving up toasty baked potatoes with a variety of tasty toppings, perfect for warming up out on the slopes. Choose your perfect combination of toppings, from the traditional sour cream and cheese to the more creative kimchi and siracha

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A Golden Tram Surf Y2Play Golden Ticket winner, AKA "Golden Boy" Paul Soukoreff and daughter Richelle take a once in a lifetime Skyride trip to the top! Guest post by Paul Soukoreff:Ok… I'll admit it, I'm a little uneasy with heights, but strapping myself to the roof of the Super Skyride with my daughter Richelle was a total blast and an awesome way to start the season! I know what you're asking

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.  Both bears had complete physical check-ups this year by our veterinarian team before hibernation.  Both were in excellent shape!Just before hibernation Grinder weighed in at 900 lbs and Coola at approximately 1050 lbs - both nice and plump and ready for a long sleep.  The bear's appetite had reduced in recent weeks and we tapered off their food supply just as the snow was building up.  Then as of

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Speed training and nutritional talk with Vega! Week 8 of Seek the Peak Training The group met under the breezeway at the Whole Foods in Park Royal at the Whistler Water tent.I could not make the training that night, so Michael from the group, shared with me all the good times that were had for week 8 (thanks Michael!). Vega gave an amazing talk about nutrition before everyone went jogging down

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You Never Know Who's Watching... Pine Martens Spotted on Grouse Mountain Just this morning I was sitting at my computer doing some work when I happened to glance up and out onto the deck.  Just at the corner where the snow was piled up I spotted a small face watching me intently.  It was a Pine Marten!We see these guys from time to time up here on Grouse Mountain, usually in quick bursts of

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10 things we love about the Annual Local’s Pass Reasons #5 through #1 Yesterday we gave you five reasons why an Annual Local’s Pass is the only way to go if you love experiencing the great outdoors on a daily basis (and really, who doesn’t?).Our Annual Local’s Pass makes visiting Grouse Mountain all year long a cost-effective way to enjoy everything we’ve got to offer at the Peak of Vancouver

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