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are currently receiving lots of fresh snow on the ground and this combined with the behaviors noted above told us it was time to close the door to the den and let them sleep the winter away.Both bears are really stocked up on the body fat for the winter!  Grinder recently weighed in at over 900 pounds!  We estimate Coola to be over 1000 lbs.  This is the earliest date ever for the bears entering

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age from 15 to 72 and included those just out for a leisurely stroll to elite runners. Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was incredibly fun and friendly with huge cheers for every racer crossing the finish line. The 2013 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run saw some unprecedented athletic performances with 2012 winner Shaun Stephens-Whale back again to better his time. He did so effortlessly

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Bears Begin Bear Bed Building Last week, as temperatures dropped and days continue to get shorter, Grinder and Coola began to build their bed for winter 2015.  We provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches inside their bear 'hotel' and after ignoring them for quite a few days, the boys decided it was time to build a bed.Based on past years and experiments in offering them

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have been working around-the-clock to ensure our snow season meets your expectations this year. The snow began flyin’ last weekend so time is of the essence!Way back in September, we told you about the seasonal maintenance that our team had undertaken so we figured it was time to provide a little update. Overall, we’ve got great news on that front as the hard work we’ve done on our Purgatory, Outer

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Merry Christmas from Grouse Mountain! Christmas Wishes from Grouse MountainAt this special time of year, our team of Christmas Elves has prepared some warm Christmas wishes for you and yours. Please enjoy this special holiday treat.

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Virgin Atlantic Fly In For A Sunshine BBQ Grouse Mountain plays host to U.K. press, Virgin Atlantic staff and VIP's The sun was out, the barbecue was grilling and the view was a knockout to welcome Virgin Atlantic staff and over 30 U.K. press to the Timber Room for a private function this past Saturday. Grouse Mountain was pleased to pay host to this well-travelled group to help celebrate the

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Happy Birthday Grinder and Coola! Bears Turn Twelve Years Old! In 2001, sometime in January or possible early February, Grinder and Coola were born in the British Columbia Wilderness.  Grinder was born somewhere outside of the town of Invermere and Coola was born up near Bella Coola.  When they were born they only weighed in at around one pound!  Like most newborn Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola

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tickle trunk, as for this last camp day on August 30th, we’re looking for some fun attire. The dress code? Crazy glasses, wigs or full dress- up costumes, in the colours of green and blue will set the stage for fun, frivolity and some simple silliness. Campers will enjoy activities including water balloon volleyball; a relay race; developing a team name, cheer, chant and banner; and even a tug of

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How do you showcase Vancouver in April? Host a Fondue Dinner in the City Timber Room! On the 17th April 2012, the Insurance Institute of BC decided to host their Annual Western Regional Meeting dinner in the City Timber Room.Grouse Mountain was chosen as the venue as they wanted a place different than a regular restaurant dinner. "We were looking for something unique to Vancouver, and something

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We Are Fired Up Our Snow Guns Are In Action Temperatures are set to drop this weekend which means that snow is on the horizon. To help Mother Nature on her way to Opening Day we officially fired up our snow guns for the first time this season yesterday. Our snow making team has almost 40 years of experience under their belts so our slopes are in good hands! While we countdown to Opening Day make

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