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The Early Bird Pass is On Sale Now Save on a Winter Snowpass With September here, at Grouse Mountain we're preparing for a fabulous winter ahead. New snowmaking is being installed on The Peak and The Cut for top-to-bottom coverage; our Mountain Operations team has been busy with brush cutting to smooth runs, allowing us to open more terrain with less snow, earlier in the winter season; and the

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perfect excuse to jam as much fun as humanly possible into three days made for endless good times.In no particular order, here are a few reasons why a visit to Grouse Mountain is something you should schedule into your calendar this weekend…and brag about in the office on Tuesday morning:1)The bears are back, baby: While they’ve actually been up and about for a while now, our furry friends are now

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Nancy Greene Way as part of your training leading up to race day. This leg just goes...and goes...and goes...and although many of us who love climbing the Grouse Grind during the Summer months simply see this road as a sign that we are getting closer to the base, it is deceivingly difficult on foot. Combined with the Seek the Peak training guide, I incorporated a few days of cross-training within my

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Grinder & Coola Awaken from Hibernation 15 Looking well, Grouse Mountain Grizzlies exited their hibernation den on April 9th, 2016 Last week the decision was made to open the bear's hibernation den door. Preparations ramped up readying the bears' habitat area, which despite warm temperatures was still very snowy. The bears had been stirring a little bit more each day and it was evident they

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Seek the Peak:  Nicole's training diary Week One Seek the Peak participant Nicole van Zanten is documenting her weekly training leading up to the big day.  Have a read of her first training diary entry below:You know when you sign-up for a difficult race, only to experience the “I’m actually doing this!” feeling a few weeks later? I think that just happened. My name is Nicole van Zanten and I’ve

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and over, offering a unique opportunity to understand bees by getting up close in a safe environment led by our resident bee keeper. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore an active honey bee hive while learning about these remarkable creatures! Bees are an amazing, integral part of our ecosystem and as key pollinators, they are vital to food production and vegetation.Small Wonders will also

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of winter and given our significant investment in the upcoming season we`re confident it will be a fantastic winter.” According to Accuweather, the North Shore mountains are expected to receive more snowfall compared to last winter. In addition, Grouse Mountain has invested $500,000 in our snowmaking infrastructure which increases our output by over 40% - enabling us to provide concentrated top to

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Happy Earth Day! Help us make every day Earth Day Happy Earth Day! While April 22 provides an annual opportunity to stop, reflect and consider how our actions impact the planet, we try to do our part to make every day Earth Day at the Peak of Vancouver.Have you visited the Eye of the Wind?  It's BC’s first viable wind energy solution with the capacity to offset up to 25 percent of Grouse

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strap on those skates and glide across Vancouver’s only outdoor mountaintop skating pond. Our mountain operations crew has been working hard to get our 8,000-square foot pond ready for guests – and they’re almost finished! If it’s a family outing or a romantic date night you’re looking for; nothing beats a brisk outdoor skate followed by cozying up with some hot chocolate in the Chalet. New Sliding

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– and until May 31st, we’re offering a 2015/16 Pass at our 2014/15 prices.With a deal like that, we think it’s perfect timing to share our top five reasons why an Annual Local’s Pass is ideal for getting you outside 365 days a year to enjoy all of the mountaintop activities you love. Read on:5) Gear up and save with an Annual Local’s Pass! After you’ve completed another sweaty Grouse Grind, reward

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