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, birds and reptiles.In addition to the Bobcat, the Rufous Hummingbirds (Selasphorus rufus) have also returned to Grouse Mountain.  We've been watching them feed at the feeders up here for the last week or so.  The Rufous Hummingbird undergoes one of the longest migrations for a bird its size when it goes from BC/Alaska down to Mexico and back each year.At Grouse Mountain we are members of the North

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, Tamiasciurus douglasii, loves coniferous forests.  It inhabits the coastal sub-alpine forests from the Sierra Nevada range in California, through British Columbia and up into Alaska.  You can hear it's sharp alarm call quite often as you hike through the woods around the Vancouver mountains.  In fact, some local First Nations refer to this squirrel as "Pillillooeet" in reference to its call.  This shrill

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people and almost without exception they would look at me as if I had two heads. It is nonetheless a true story. I had set out one spring day to go for a hike on the ski slopes. By the time I got off the tram it was pouring rain which soon turned into a vertible deluge. I however was prepared for this, and donning my trusty waterproof poncho I set out. Before heading for the slopes though I took a

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Seek the Peak Training Starts Wednesday 16km uphill – it’s all achievable with a little preparation, and we have you covered. Led by the amazing trainers at Kintec, and supported by Vega Nutrition, our 10-week Seek the Peak Training program showcases areas of the course and provides guidance on growing stamina, speed and distance. Take the first step in seeking the peak by registering for

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raise funds for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation plays an important role in the program. Whether you are Grinding every single day or simply donating to a friend or family member, it makes a difference. I think we can all agree that there is something extra special in a story like Grind For Kids participant and childhood cancer survivor Ben Armstrong's. Shortly after, we reposted the comment to

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The Grouse Grind App We’re celebrating! Whether you’re a Grouse Grind Lover or Download Diva, you’ll be excited to know that Grouse Mountain now has an iPhone app for the Grouse Grind. Powered by Finger Food Studios, this new app uses GPS technology to track your progress and time. You can also check your stats, earn badges and more! It is available for free download at the App store. Join us

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. This is the first official and only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse Grind in a one-day period. Since it’s no easy task we know they’ll appreciate your support and words of encouragement…hope to see you there!

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registration is still available on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9:30 am on event day. Can’t make it on Saturday? This tournament is a precursor to the biggie in the Fall - mark your calendar for round two on September 20 & 21, 2014!

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registered to participate in Seek the Peak this June. With 16KM of uphill trails that will require toughness and grit, I couldn’t be more excited for this challenge. As a long-distance cyclist and runner (recreationally, I might add), I’ve had the privilege of taking part in some very difficult races, though Seek the Peek is a different challenge of its own. Initially, I signed-up to help support such a

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east to get the maximum amount of sun and daylight (especially in more northerly locations). You can usually tell which species of woodpecker have excavated a cavity because the opening will be just large enough to allow an adult bird to enter it. The parent birds then line the cavity with a bed of wood chips on which they lay two to six eggs.The cavity we found on the statue was rather large

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