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. These vary from cell phones to beer cans not to mention a ton of loose change that managed to escape the pockets of skiers and boarders after crashing.. I think the greatest treasure though has always been the freshness and peace and solitude I find walking in the snow. My most memorable trip to Grouse however was the day that money fell from the sky for half an hour. I have told this story to many

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ten Ambassadors. Here are the first three...Meet the Ambassadors... Yuen ChowBeing lucky enough to live in Vancouver, I love taking advantage of the beauty the landscape has to offer from beach to mountain. It’s amazing how I can start my day doing the Grind and stare down at the city from the top and then be at the Spanish Bank the same morning. The love doing the Grind because it is rewarding in

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Grouse Grind Record Time Shattered The New Time to Beat is a Staggering 23:48! August 24, 2010. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C . - Twenty-three year-old Sebastian Salas of Vancouver knew when he reached the ¾ mark of the Grouse Grind trail in just over 18 minutes that he stood a real chance of setting a new course record today. To say the previous record of 24:22 - set by New Zealand

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large wind turbine – so large that you are able to ascend the 20-storey high tower via an elevator contained within its supporting shaft. You exit into a 36-person viewPOD™ atop the tower, suspended directly below the hub of the massive 125-foot (38-metre) long blades. The viewPOD is encased in glass, including a segment of the floor. The closest corresponding experience would be flying in the clear

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, there was so much to see and the hours spent were enjoyed immensely. A perfect Vancouver day, sunny, clear, the views of the city were spectacular. The Skyride up was exciting for all four of us, swinging while passing the towers delighted Hailee (the birthday girl), especially the second tower’s swing - like a ride in itself for her! I have to confess enjoying an ice cream was one of the first things

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ranging from worrying that we would abandon her on the way up, to not having a bathroom on the trail and to finally saying that she wouldn't survive the climb because of the bears and cougars. I reassured her telling her we would walk at her pace, that we would listen to our bodies and rest when needed. We brought snacks, water and were prepared to take all day if we had to. I reassured her that the

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support of SOS Children’s Village. This winter tradition is now in its 18th year and supports charitable giving, while ensuring a wonderful time for all involved with decorative trees on display in the Spirit Gallery. Families can also book in to have breakfast with Santa complete with a buffet and children’s entertainment and Grouse Mountain will again be helping to perfect everyone’s on-ice skills

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, giving hikers the appreciation of the snowy winter landscape. To access the Snowshoe Grind, a Ski & Snowboard Pass, General Admission Ticket or Annual Membership is required. The Snowshoe Grind is open in daylight hours, seven days a week in the winter (check Mountain Report for current conditions). Length: 4.3 kilometres (2.67 miles) Elevation Gain: 215 metres (705 feet) Average Time: On average

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resort. With guest number exceeding over 9,000 on December 30th alone, it is safe to say that old St. Nick over-delivered.Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and those just looking to take in some alpine air came together throughout December to help Grouse Mountain realize a new all time record for the month, up some 12% over the previous record, set in 2007.“Well, we knew we had the snow for an epic

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