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this little fighter is always on guard.  Northern Pygmy-Owl's hunt mice, large insects and the occasional small bird and because they have evolved to hunt during the day, this owl does not have the same sense of hearing or night vision of its nocturnal brethren.Next time you are up here, be sure to listen for the clear, high pitched repeating notes that are made by this fascinating owl.

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of the white stuff to our slopes here at Grouse Mountain. Starting as early as this weekend, weather experts are predicting a large shipment of snow courtesy of Mother Nature and we know you, like us, couldn't be happier. If you haven't already dusted off your skis, boards and snowshoes for the season now is the time. Get geared up and get up here!Text 'SNOWALERT' to 333777 and as soon as the

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First Snow and the Excitment is Palpable We received our first snowfall of the year We know you are thrilled, like all of us here at Grouse Mountain, that our first white flakes of the season have arrived. With the news that La Nina is making a comeback, we are anticipating bucket loads of snow again this winter which will make for fantastic conditions on the slopes. Don’t miss a pow day this

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inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Vancouver which landed at YVR on May 24. Everyone on the guest list had the chance to familiarize themselves with the Peak of Vancouver before lunch by enjoying helicopter tours provided by Blackcomb Aviation, mountaintop zip lining, the Eye of the Wind as well as the chance to take in our World Famous Lumberjack Show. A couple of the guests even decided to

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, qualified instructors help you gain the skills and confidence you crave. From first-timers to slope masters we have lessons and clinics for anyone at any level. Make sure you book in at our Snow School before November 30th for Ski Wee (4 session package), Zone Camp, Adult Clinics or Ladies Only and save yourself 20%.

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NBC Today Show - February 17th 2010 Previous Shows & Recaps February 17, 2010 NBC Today show's guests were:  Vera Wang - World renowned fasion designer American pair skaters - Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig with an on ice performance American skaters - Kristi Yamaguchi and Paul Wylie Celebrity Chef - Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his executive chef David

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staff at Whole Foods provided, one with quinoa and mango and the other with beets and blue berries. So how did I make up for missing such an incredible evening of training? I spent last Sunday hiking Stawamus Chief (also known as 'the Chief'). It is always great to have a bit of cross training to compliment the fantastic training we receive as a group. The Chief is a better-known hike primarily

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Quiksilver Filmmaker Showdown Five film crews face off for $5000 cash! $5000 cash? Check. Winner-take-all? Check.This year marked the first appearance of a new style contest here at Grouse Mountain. With the help of Push.ca we launched the Quiksilver Filmmaker Showdown — a contest that challenged five of the region's best snow industry filmmakers (and one music video production company) to come

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events. In second place was former Grouse Grind record-holder Michael Simpson who clocked in at 28 minutes flat and rounding out the top three was Squamish native Nick Elson who followed up seconds later with a time of 28:40.In the women’s category, US Women’s National Mountain Running Team racer and former Olympian Morgan Arritola claimed first place honours with a time of 31 minutes and 22 seconds

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Couple Take Fundraising To New Heights PAUL WALDIE The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Sep. 07 2012 Esther and Martin Kafer grew up in Switzerland and have been climbing mountains for more than 70 years. They met on a mountain top and spent their honeymoon in 1953 scaling the Matterhorn. The couple, now both in their 80s, moved to Canada in 1954, first settling in Kitimat, B.C, and later in

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