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first hummingbird monitoring session of 2018 Today we held our first hummingbird monitoring and banding session at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  It was an amazing early season session with 22 birds caught, recorded and released!  We had six recaptures with two birds from 2017, three birds from 2016 and one bird from 2015.  Overall the birds showed signs of good health

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Grouse Mountain launches 2015/16 Early Bird Winter Pass New this winter: expanded night terrain and enhanced snowmaking at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) As the 2015/16 winter ski and snowboard season approaches, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce the return of the Early Bird Winter Pass, now on sale for a limited time. “With the 2015/16 winter season just a few short months away, we

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Alpha the Wolf It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our lone remaining Timber Wolf - Alpha. Alpha was captive born in the spring of 2001 and arrived at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife on June 8, 2004 as part of a pack of 4 wolves – retired from the movie industry. Alpha led a long and healthy life here at Grouse Mountain. He turned 15 years old

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New Light Walk Now Open! Experience magic in the trees on our enchanting new Light Walk, now open starting at dusk. The entrance is marked by a glowing light tunnel, just off of the mountaintop skating pond. From there, walk amongst the fir and spruce around Blue Grouse Lake where stunning light installations bring radiance to the winter night. Stop in at a traditional First Nations Feasthouse

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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain Grooming Team The #PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain series continues… it’s time to take a look at what happens on the Mountain after dark. When most people have finished an awesome day on the slopes and are heading to bed, certain members of our team are just getting started.    Meet some of our exceptional grooming team – Alex, Shaw, Jake and Calum. This nocturnal

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Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids! Elite athletes hit the Grind on the longest day of the year to support BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an amazing 16-hour day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that Sunday’s second-annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has helped raise almost $9,000 as part of the mountain’s annual support

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ride the rest of this season and all of next for only $879 – that includes all your Spring Break fun! Don’t forget about our Modern Family Pass option which lets you build a discounted family pass reflective of your own unique living arrangement. That means you save 5% off Y2Play prices when you purchase at least 1 Adult pass and at least 1 Youth, Child or Tot pass in a bundle. Maybe you’re just

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nesting and raising their young, the birds will gather in large migratory groups in the late summer and early fall.  They will then migrate in large flocks for safety and return to the south before the first snowfall. Did you know? Barn Swallows love to nest on man-made structures that provide a flat surface to attach their nest to. Before humans, they would often use cliff faces or other rock features

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Get Winter Ready Step 2: Gear Up On the North Shore we are blessed with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Getting up into the snow is a great way to make the most of the winter season. Ensuring a great time in the snow, though, does require a bit of preparation. We went to a key authority on winter fun, Grouse Mountain’s Snow School and Attractions Director, Toby Barrett, to get the

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widely acknowledged as the best value snow pass in North America, with savings up to 80%.All Y2Play pass purchasers receive: A complimentary ticket to bring a friend for a free day of skiing or snowboarding at Grouse Mountain (valued at $58 for an Adult Ticket) A complimentary Mountain Ziplines experience during the 2015/16 season to keep the fun going (valued at $109 for a 5-line tour) The

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