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sustainability revolution began two decades ago and, since then, we have pursued alternative power sources to become more energy self-sufficient,” says Stuart McLaughlin, CEO and President of Grouse Mountain Resorts. “The Eye of the Wind will inspire visitors who ascend Vancouver’s most celebrated peak each year to return home to begin a Quiet Revolution of their own.”The various elements of The Eye of the

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highly visible and inspirational landmark for renewable energy to both locals and visitors alike.The Eye of the Wind has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts – which Grouse Mountain estimates is enough to power up to 400 homes a year – and is expected to generate up to 25 per cent of the resort’s operational electricity needs annually. The turbine was officially launched on Grouse Mountain in February

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active until the return of winter. The 2011/2012 winter season saw Grouse Mountain breaking our average snowfall record, for the past ten years, with a stunning 1,163 centimetres of white gold. With an early start on November 18 to massive deliveries of snow in January and February this truly was an exceptional season for everyone who hit the slopes. From our festive Peak of Christmas celebration and

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doing some light wrestling and play behaviors.  Coola can be seen below in the second video pawing at the bear bed and doing a bit of bed maintenance!This is the time of year where the bears will slowly begin to get more active.  Daylight and outside temperatures play a large role in the bear's activity level.  While we are still receiving a fair bit of new snow, the amount of daylight is lengthening

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High Performance Starts Here Are you interested in the latest equipment? Maybe Santa didn’t know exactly what skis or board to bring you this year? Try out some of our high performance rentals before you finalize on a purchase. A day on the Mountain is made much more enjoyable when you’re on the right equipment. Try a different length, or side-cut to see how your carved turn responds. Our

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First Snow and the Excitment is Palpable We received our first snowfall of the year We know you are thrilled, like all of us here at Grouse Mountain, that our first white flakes of the season have arrived. With the news that La Nina is making a comeback, we are anticipating bucket loads of snow again this winter which will make for fantastic conditions on the slopes. Don’t miss a pow day this

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problem solving.  “Although many of us have worked together for years it was great to see people trying new things, being supported by their team members. Everyone had positive comments from the day!” Development and Communications team at Covenant House Vancouver The human knot was definitely a favourite of the group as they found that sometimes a good laugh is an important part of solving problems

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Find Us at the Vancouver Wedding Fair January 7 & 8 at the Westin Bayshore If 2012 is your year to tie the knot make sure you swing by the Vancouver Wedding Fair taking place this weekend (January 7 & 8) at the Westin Bayshore and visit with our Grouse Mountain wedding team. Our Grouse Mountain team will be at the Wedding Fair from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday and brides-to-be will be

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Quiksilver Filmmaker Showdown Five film crews face off for $5000 cash! $5000 cash? Check. Winner-take-all? Check.This year marked the first appearance of a new style contest here at Grouse Mountain. With the help of Push.ca we launched the Quiksilver Filmmaker Showdown — a contest that challenged five of the region's best snow industry filmmakers (and one music video production company) to come

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approximately one million children living in BC and the Yukon. All children who are seriously ill or injured are referred to Children’s Hospital and are treated at the hospital facility in Vancouver or, with consultation from Children’s specialists, in their home community. Last year, more than 78,000 children were treated at Children’s Hospital. “BC Children’s Hospital relies on the support of tens of

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