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different types of branches we know that they prefer the Silver-Fir (otherwise known as Amabilis) branches for their flat and dense needle structure.  When layered up they make for a comfortable mattress.  The bears pick out the best branches and drag them into their den and layer them down on the floor.  This is usually followed with some stomping and pushing to get everything into place.Once they have a

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date – it’s time to lace up those skates for a spin in the fresh mountain air. As one of the first winter activities to get underway at the Peak of Vancouver, the skating pond will be open to visitors from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. Ice skating on the outdoor rink is complimentary with a Grouse Mountain Alpine Experience ticket, Snow Pass or Annual Local's Pass and rentals are available for all ages

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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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Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer unparalleled panoramic views of the City, sea and surrounding mountains along with a wide range of year-round outdoor and educational activities, dining and more. For more information, please visit grousemountain.com.

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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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The Potato Shack Opens This Weekend! Get stuffed! We've got a brand new food experience opening this weekend at Grouse Mountain. The Potato Shack will be serving up toasty baked potatoes with a variety of tasty toppings, perfect for warming up out on the slopes. Choose your perfect combination of toppings, from the traditional sour cream and cheese to the more creative kimchi and siracha

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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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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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