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cavity nesters - which means they look for old trees or stumps to excavate a hole into where they can lay eggs and raise their young.  They also prefer locations where they can have a view of their surroundings to watch for predators.  Our carved statues make a perfect location as they were constructed out of naturally fallen trees which already had a lot of holes and/or hollow interiors.  They also

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Bagshaw contributed $3,018. “The BC Cancer Foundation is truly grateful for the participants and Grouse Mountain for supporting this wonderful event,” said Jan New, Associate Vice President, Development, at the BC Cancer Foundation. “The funds raised for cancer research will benefit patients and families in B.C. and beyond, making a meaningful impact today and for generations to come.” To donate to Seek

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Hibernation Continues as the Days Grow Longer Meanwhile the Bears are stirring more often... Well, after a lot of February snow, the longer days of March are upon us.  This also means that our 13th grizzly bear hibernation season on Grouse Mountain is drawing to a close.  I've been spending a lot more time watching the hibernation den camera (screen shot below) and observing Grinder and Coola

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ride the rest of this season and all of next for only $879 – that includes all your Spring Break fun! Don’t forget about our Modern Family Pass option which lets you build a discounted family pass reflective of your own unique living arrangement. That means you save 5% off Y2Play prices when you purchase at least 1 Adult pass and at least 1 Youth, Child or Tot pass in a bundle. Maybe you’re just

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Limits, Devil’s Advocate, Blazes, Upper Inferno and Peak runs is nearly complete which means this terrain will be in tip-top shape as soon as the snow falls. Proactive maintenance = a longer season (and big smiles from downhill enthusiasts everywhere). Blazes: new night terrain and a brand-new race centreIn case you haven’t heard, we’re expanding our night terrain to include black-diamond Blazes and

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Disc Golf - Front Nine Now Open  The beautiful weather of late means we’re getting a head start on the summer disc golf season here at the Peak of Vancouver! A complimentary activity for all passholders and visitors, disc golf is quickly becoming the sport of choice for outdoor enthusiasts looking for something a little different. Visit us in the Outpost to pick up a course map or purchase a

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winter game, squats are one of the best exercises you can perform. Squats target and condition the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, which control your knee joints and glutes – in other words all of the main muscles you need for snowshoeing or other winter activities. Try these at home using dumbbells in your hands or simply using your own body weight. Proper form is key, which means it’s more

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return to slumber.We like to think that it's the equivalent of the groundhog seeing his shadow! It must mean that more winter is ahead.Here's a short clip of a good stretching session by Grinder:https://vimeo.com/119507397

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enough rest after a hard race. A good rule of thumb is to take 1 day off running for every mile you raced. That doesn’t mean no exercise, but keep all activity to a low intensity, focus on light cross training, and lower volume during that time. - Timberly George Ambler, BScPT, BScKinFor more information on Seek the Peak and to register, click here.

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temperatures remaining in the forecast for the coming days, the North Shore’s most extensive snowmaking fleet is poised and ready for action. “We cannot wait for the start of skiing and riding season and the arrival of the first snowfall means we’re that much closer to hitting the slopes,” said Grouse Mountain Alpine Operations Manager, Grant Wahl. “We know everyone has been eagerly awaiting the first signs

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