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Grouse Mountain's Olympic Torch Relay
at Grouse Mountain 5:20PM – Olympic torch departs Grouse Mountain and the Skyride re- opens to the public Key Viewing Locations - Base plaza area - Altitudes Bistro patio - In front of the Alpine Chalet - Top of the Peak (weather dependent)
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-mountains-olympic-torch-relay
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36,000 lbs of wind turbine blades airlifted
simple.” The arrival of the blades – the appendages which form the revolving “mill” of the structure – is one of the key milestones in the production of the world’s first commercial wind turbine to feature an elevator-accessed observation deck wrapped around the tower at 58 metres. The final assembly of the turbine components is slated for late summer 2009. “When we saw these massive blades suspended
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/36000-lbs-of-wind-turbine-blades-airlifted
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Oakley announces Olympic home base
leveraging our partnership with Grouse Mountain not only during the Olympics, but beyond with many different events over the next two years."After the Olympics come to a close, Oakley and Grouse Mountain will continue to work together throughout the seasons, particularly on key events including Oakley Nightjams, Quiksilver Showdown Over the City, BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run and Seek the Peak Relay."We
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/oakley-announces-olympic-home-base
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Hello again, winter. We've been expecting you.
introduced itself in time for March break, a key late-season push in the resort's winter plan. As sustained snowfall continues to blanket the Peak of Vancouver, the road to Grouse Mountain remains clear for easy access for skiers and snowboarders. The resort’s ploughing fleet is on standby to ensure a safe and pleasant drive up Nancy Greene Way, with the roadway condition currently bare and wet. The snow
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/hello-again-winter-weve-been-expecting-you
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The Eye of the Wind Construction
location, 1,231 metres (4,039 feet) above the City. These were some of the key construction milestones:(please also visit our video gallery to view the full construction)Foundation Assembly: The foundation for the structure was the first construction phase for The Eye of the Wind. The foundation is a 2-metre high, 8-metre wide octagonal concrete base with anchors imbedded deep into the bedrock, some as
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In The News: Lemme Tell You The Grouse Grind Is Not Misnamed
slip and fall. There are no hand rails much of the way. The deal is you summit, then grab a beer at the bar, take in the view of Mount Baker to the southeast and Vancouver Island to the west. Then take the gondola down to the parking lot. But you don't hike down. For beginners, the key is to pace yourself to ensure you have enough in reserve for the punishing stretch after the halfway mark. Take
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The Ultimate Relay In Support of Rethink Breast Cancer Comes Back to Grouse Mountain
this point they will be directed up to Keith Road via a connector trail. From here it is a 800 meter run before handing off to their team mate. Capilano To Grouse Mountain - 6 KM Once they tag their team member the racers will head along the wooded Capilano Pacific Trail for 2.5 kilometres until the Shinglebolt Trail. Following Shinglebolt, they will pass over the Cable Pool Bridge and onto the road