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enthusiasts was on the mountain to take advantage of one of the most unique initiatives this season: 24 hours of winter.In celebration of the 2 year countdown to 2010, the resort embraced the idea of unlimited snow sports, opening at 8:30 am on Saturday and running its operation uninterrupted straight through Sunday.“It is clear to us that Vancouver is a city that can’t get enough of alpine sports”, says

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he did it safely as ferried by his own personal Snow-Limo chauffeur. And what was Jan’s reaction? “At first I was feeling my nerves, but then I just enjoyed it. I was surprised by the speed! I was a highlight for sure.”Read the Rest of this Story on our Blog

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monitoring sessions we count the number of birds coming to the feeders (or just observed nearby) and then safely catch the birds using a special 'trap' designed to prevent the birds from flying away until they can be picked up by trained handlers and evaluated.  We take measurements of the birds wings, beaks, feathers and look at the bird's sex, age, body condition and fat levels.  We can also tell if the

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with a delish wild salmon lunch and ice cream cake (thanks to the generosity of Altitudes Bistro...mmmh!). Head up the Snow Shoe Grind, the views are amazing! Paul

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a healthy and typical hibernation period,” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten. “They began eating roughage a few days ago to jump-start their digestive and metabolic systems, and based on their playfulness that seemed to work.” This marks 12 years since the orphaned grizzlies were rescued and became residents of Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. “This year

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Snowshoe Grind Challenge Coming up Saturday March 15, 2014 Register today! The fourth-annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge is just two weeks away. And with amazing snow conditions, this year’s event is sure to provide the perfect platform for a heart-pumping performance. Whether you’re looking to test your skills against other participants or simply want to enjoy the camaraderie and race experience

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emit a 'hissing' noise when touched or threatened but this is simply  a noise made by pushing air out between their wings and back.  June Beetles do not bite.They begin their life as larvae living in sandy soil and then in May they pupate and by June and July they emerge as fully grown adults.  The larvae are an important food source for many birds, while the adults are preyed upon by bats and owls

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down the road switchbacks to the Skyline trail. This run is 8KM and should take between 60-90 minutes. Nancy Greene is said to be one of the more difficult areas of the route. When chatting with a few friends about this race just a few weeks ago, I was challenged to stay focused on three challenging aspects of this event. The three potential mental hurdles, so to speak. Instead of waiting until race

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see a dramatic increase in their appetite and a strong preference for proteins.We have started to increase the amount of meat in their diet - primarily in the form of salmon.  They also get a lot more of the kibble which is high in protein, fats and apparently tastes good!  We've also noticed that they are leaving their vegetables (sweet potatoes and carrots) in favor of eating the kibble and meat

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of the Grouse Mountain team. After work, her favourite  snowboard run is "Heaven's Sake". I went outside and it was snowing!I met up with Luca (left) and Blake (right) ski instructors. We were divided into two groups. One group was a more experienced set of skiers and the other group for people with little or no ski experience (that's me!). After practicing the basics of stopping and turning

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