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We're doing our part to help prevent forest fires What we're doing - and why If you have been up to visit us at the Peak of Vancouver this summer, you might have noticed the sprinklers going on our mountaintop. Since we’re facing an unprecedented dry and warm season thus far, we thought we’d provide an update to ensure you know what we’re doing – and why.As you know, Grouse Mountain is fortunate

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around the mid-foot so that you’re not sliding around as you’re running up and down hills or over uneven terrain. The toe box needs to be roomy though, with a bit of space between your big toe and the end of the shoe, so you don’t finish the day with blackened toenails.  Trail Terrain:Soft, wet terrain - Look for trail shoes with a durable sole and large, well-spaced lugs for improved grip on slippery

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Bee Amazed at Honeybee Hive Tours Help us celebrate our Summer of Small Wonders and get ‘bee-hind’ the scenes during a Honeybee Hive Tour! For the first time, visitors ages 12 and older have a unique opportunity to understand bees by getting up close in a safe environment led by our resident bee keeper. You’ll enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore an active honeybee hive while learning

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with colder temperatures that allowed us to fire up snowmaking, Paradise Bowl and the Paradise Jib Park will be opening with access via the Greenway Chair for skiing and riding at discounted pricing. “Thanks to a snowy start to November plus the incredible efforts of our snowmaking team, we’re excited to be opening for the 2015/16 winter season,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations Manager Grant

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Weighting on the Bears Recently we installed a new addition to our bear habitats - a commercial grade weigh-scale!  We want to use the scale to get a record of Grinder and Coola's weight throughout the seasons and chart the change.The scale had to be bear proofed to make sure the bears didn't play around with it too much.  So we poured a concrete foundation, made a steel frame and installed the

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Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer unparalleled panoramic views of the City, sea and surrounding mountains along with a wide range of year-round outdoor and educational activities, dining and more. For more information, please visit grousemountain.com.

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take part in the magic of the holiday season.” Following last winter’s debut, Grouse Mountain’s popular Light Walk has been enhanced for the upcoming winter. Visitors will marvel at new light installations as they walk or snowshoe around Blue Grouse Lake. A 23 ft. deer, light walls and hoop fixtures add to the magic of this stunning experience. For more outdoor fun, guests can take a spin on Grouse

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bears go into hibernation as the amount of snow we typical get could damage the fencing.  After the bears wake up it typically takes anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months to get the habitat back up.  This year's low snow pack allowed us to get the fencing back up quickly! Please come up and visit Grinder and Coola and see them explore the ponds, hills, trees and fields within their all

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this, shorten your stride on the steeps, lengthen on the flats, and go mid length on moderate terrain. Just like hill climbing on a bike – vary your gears, but keep your effort stable. Train yourself to pick up your feet over terrain towards the end of your longer runs. Most falls happen later in the race as you fatigue and don’t get full clearance with you feet. Look up, and ahead, even as you tire

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, adult clinics and more!Until November 30th, Grouse Mountain is offering 20% off multi-day camp and clinic ski, ride and snowshoe programs. There are programs for all age groups, and sessions are offered for various dates throughout the season. Popular holiday programs do sell-out quickly, so avoid disappointment by booking now.To learn more about our Snow School Programs, visit the Lessons, Training

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