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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain Steve - GMR Millwright Finishing up our series on the #Playmakers of Grouse Mountain we’ll take a look into the world of millwrights. More specifically, we’ll find out what it’s like to keep Grouse Mountain’s iconic Super Skyride running smoothly.  Meet Steve, part of the Lift Operations team and one of our millwrights responsible for maintaining both the Red and

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28 more times. For the next year, Seek the Peak was the goal I was working towards. I was the 20th person to register for Seek the Peak and I'd also signed up for the training clinic, which was a huge step for me because all of my training had been in the gym and mostly on my own. The first night was just a large group of unfamiliar faces. We were introduced to the "pacers" and I'm not going to lie

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4,100 ft climb. But, as the run drew closer I realized I needed additional support so I reached out to my closest friends and family to be my cheering squad on race day, to help bring me through the finish line. On race day I awoke to a glorious, sunny day. Feeling somewhat anxious and jittery I powered up with a good breakfast and headed for the start. The flats of Ambleside were filled with nervous

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unique activities right in your own backyard. Here are our top five picks to get you airborne this summer. Skyride Surf Adventure Feel the wind on your face as you soar above the treetops and ascend 1,610m from the base of Grouse Mountain to the Peak Chalet – on the rooftop of the Super Skyride! Take in the breathtaking 360 degree views from the open-air platform as you journey to the mountaintop. Your

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Airplane Challenge and flight-themed movies in the Theatre in the Sky. New this summer, visitors can embark on the ultimate in aerial exploration with our Skyride Surf Adventure (beginning late June). Take in the stunning 360-degree views from the roof of the tram cabin as you soar above the trees on your way to the mountaintop. Thrill-seeking guests can zoom across the mountaintop on a Mountain Zipline

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Y2Play Has Its Privileges – Bring a Friend for Free Day! Y2Play Passholders can bring a friend for free on March 17, 2016. Thursday, March 17th will be an especially happy St. Patrick’s Day for Y2Play Passholders. It seems Y2Players have the luck of the Irish and can bring a friend* for free to enjoy some camaraderie on the Mountain. Simply come to the Ticket Centre or Guest Services with your

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Experience 24 Hours of Winter and Family Day at Grouse Mountain Fun for everyone this long-weekend at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) This BC Day long-weekend promises to be action packed as Grouse Mountain hosts its annual 24 Hours of Winter event taking place Saturday, February 11th through Sunday, February 12th as well as a variety of special activities in celebration of Family Day on

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2016 Call for entries now open! Grouse Mountain is once again partnering with SOS Children’s Village during the Peak of Christmas to bring you the annual SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to showcase your talents in support of a good cause. We are currently looking for entries of

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SHOES.COM Grouse Grind Mountain Run  The results are in!  Congratulations to everyone who completed the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind Mountain Run on Saturday morning! The skies began to clear as over 400 participants took to the trail. Now in it's 26th year, the event welcomed all ages and abilities to enjoy the iconic Grouse Grind® while raising valuable funds in support of BC Children's Hospital

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Grinder and Coola enter upper Pond habitat 2017 This morning was one of snow play and tunnel digging for our two resident Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola. Our mountain teams had been working hard over the past couple weeks to prepare the 2.5 acre Upper Pond habitat for Grinder and Coola. The bears came out of hibernation on April 28th, about three weeks ago, and have been living in their

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