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Official "Grinder" You aren't an official Vancouverite until your first Grind The past three weeks have flown by there at Grouse Mountain and I have had the privilege so far of experiencing almost all of the experience on offer including; a helicopter tour from Blackcomb Aviation, the Eye of the Wind, the magnificent view from the Skyride, feeding the bears and wolves, ziplining and of course

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Eating Healthy While Training for Seek the Peak After hearing the inspiring talk given by Vega at our training session two weeks ago, I was excited to try a recipe they suggested, the Farmer’s Market Rainbow Salad.Usually on Sunday evenings our family gathers for dinner and this weekend would be extra special as my stepfather, Colin, would be preparing the salad. I was hoping everyone would

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that the iconic Grouse Grind trail will open for the season,” said Grouse Mountain general manager Michael Cameron. “As Vancouverites’ favourite destination for outdoor fitness, we cannot wait to begin another exciting season of fundraising and achievement on ‘Mother Nature’s Stairmaster’.”One of North America’s most popular hikes, the Grouse Grind is a 2.9-kilometre trail that begins at the base of

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Keep Altitudes Bistro refreshed this summer! Create your own cocktail item in the 2nd Grouse Mountain Sip Local Recipe Contest North Vancouver, April 1, 2010 – You are invited to share your favourite original or family cocktail recipe that makes use of locally available ingredients in the Lower Mainland. At Grouse Mountain, Altitudes Bistro is dedicated to sourcing the finest and freshest

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A Blizzard has Arrived on the Mountain! Before Christmas last year, we had a new arrival on the mountain - a male Snowy Owl originally from Edmonton. Over the holidays we held a naming competition and the final choice from guests and fans was 'Blizzard' - an apt name for a white bundle of feathers on our snowy mountaintop!Blizzard is our newest Wildlife Ambassador and, in addition to our Barn

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Stay Fit in Snowshoes This Winter All Munday Alpine Park snowshoe trails are open It’s fun. It’s easy. It requires virtually no equipment. It keeps you fit. It’s social. It’s no surprise that snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport. All of our trails in Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park - including the Snowshoe Grind - are now open, offering a range of terrain suitable for beginners to full-on

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Just Breathe... Just Breathe… I’m still worried about my lungs being able to carry me through. I have all the faith in my muscles, however, pacing during my “race pace” jogs along the beach I find it hard to catch my breath. Am I too excited? Am I getting ahead of myself? When is it time to jump in with both feet and when is it time to let go? Reminds me of a quote by Henry Ellis, “All the art

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the 2012 season and have brought some amazing Birds of Prey for this years demonstrations.  So far we have a Bald Eagle, two Great-horned Owls, two Falcons, a Red-tailed Hawk, a Harris Hawk and a Turkey Vulture.  More birds are scheduled to arrive in a couple weeks.  Beginning tomorrow, May 19th, you can check out their demonstrations at 1:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm daily at the flying grounds and

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Winter thrives at Grouse Mountain Favourable snow conditions return in time to welcome the world January 27, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Snow is falling at the Peak of Vancouver! New snowfall and sub-zero temperatures provide skiers and boarders renewed assurance of favourable conditions for alpine snow sports in the city. Warmer temperatures have lapsed and Mother Nature has

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some Irish folk the day after they landed in Vancouver on a one year work visa. It was the middle of December, clear, dry and fabulous. It was their first time in Canada and the drive up and whole experience was a Winter Wonderland for them. Took an American guy up in the winter who had never seen snow let alone been ice skating. Strapped some skates on him and sent him on his way! Rubbing elbows

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