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Grouse Mountain Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers
Resort and workplace that doesn’t stand still” said Grouse Mountain’s President, Michael Cameron. “Our focus on continuous innovation means that there are always new opportunities and challenges to undertake. Combine that with a mix of long-standing and seasonal employees plus our unique mountain environment and you have a dynamic place to work.” Key reasons why Grouse Mountain was selected as a top
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New Snowmaking Infrastructure: In Action
snowmaking infrastructure for this winter season. So what does it mean for skiers and riders at Grouse Mountain? We have increased our output by 40% meaning we’ll be able to provide concentrated coverage from the top of The Peak to the bottom of The Cut.The team has been hard at work installing new snow guns, new foundations, more power stations and hydrants to deliver the 40% additional output. With low
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Y2Play Is Now Sold Out
discounts on food, beverage and retail purchases, a free ski/snowboard, skate and snowshoe rental and a free Lift Ticket to bring a friend. New this year, every Child Y2Play Pass receives a FREE Child's Annual Local's Pass; that means year-round access plus additional perks and discounts!For those who missed out on Y2Play, Grouse Mountain does have a Spring Pass on sale now until the end of April, 2017
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Getting Ready for Winter: Run Re-Establishment
involve? Most of the activity has been focused on brush cutting – think extreme weed-whacking! Many of these runs have not been touched since they were initially cut 20 to 25 years ago. That’s a lot of time for things to get overgrown. When things like bushes, shrubs and grasses grow taller on designated runs, it means that we need a certain depth of snow in order to cover it all before the run can be
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14th Annual Seek the Peak Raises Thousands for BC Cancer Foundation
, Associate Vice President, Development, at the BC Cancer Foundation. “The funds raised for cancer research are making a meaningful impact for patients and families in B.C. and beyond.” To donate to Seek the Peak, please click here. About Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer
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Red Bull Uncorked
emphasized, “The course is meant to focus on technicality over size, which is why we added things like a gap in the takeoff of a jump.” Elements on the course are designed to challenge the riders’ creativity by allowing them to experiment on features not found within traditional slopestyle courses.The result of the project is a 3-minute action clip entitled Red Bull Uncorked highlighting the best moments
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Seek the Peak Training: Yoga for Runners
training is a great technique. This can help to avoid injury by accepting where you are in your training and practice, and being patient in achieving your goals. Being present and patient also means listening to your body. You will learn that if you are feeling tired or something is sore to adjust your schedule and rest. Being goal oriented, that is probably the hardest one for runners. In yoga, running
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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Running Tips
possibilities. However, we all need to remember to be self-sufficient in case anything happens. Going as a group or with friends who are familiar with a specific area is always a good approach. For more information on the “10 essentials” and how to be trail-smart, please click here.3.Most of the trails on the North Shore are multi-use, which means you might encounter hikers, mountain bikers and even sometimes
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We're working hard to prepare for winter!
maintenance means we’ll be able to open these runs with less snow and we’ll be able to hold on to the snow for a lot longer…which means a longer season for you. Great news, isn’t it?!Coming soon: new night terrain!Also new this season is the expansion of our night terrain to include our Blazes run, a black diamond favourite that until now was only available for daytime skiing and riding. Well, that’s all
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#GGMR25 Training Tips
of the race. A typical 5K taper should be 3-4 days of reduced effort before race day. Tapering does not mean rest completely, but it means reduce your efforts and avoid overloading your muscles. Tapering is built into the schedule to allow maximum muscle repair before stepping to the starting line. If you have any questions prior to the Grouse Grind Mountain Run on Sunday, September 13th, feel