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Grinder and Coola emerge from 2011/2012 hibernation period!
hibernation habitat - rolling in the snow to clean their coats, running to stretch their legs and spending hours wrestling with each other playfully. Of course after all of that playing they crashed hard and had some long afternoon naps.This season Grinder and Coola went into hibernation on November 21, 2011 making it 158 days that they spent inside their hotel during this hibernation session. This is on
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Seek the Peak? Bring It On
of my playlist as my feet pound the pavement beneath me. And the high of race day?! The way your body feels after you’ve pushed it to your limits, crossing the finish line and the instant gratification when a medal is placed around your neck. It’s a feeling I never seemed to get tired of. Now all of those things are fine and dandy but the thought of committing to a challenging 16km course with the
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation!
Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! Resident Grizzly Bears emerge from their 9th hibernation Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, have emerged from their 2009/2010 hibernation period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.This was their ninth hibernation - all have taken place at the Refuge. Grinder, being the bold, head strong bear, was the first to emerge and
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In The News: A Day In History - July 13, 1954
the mountain to dine and dance at the chalet, which featured music by “Canada’s favourite pianist,” Hugo Sartorello. A Sun ad on July 13, 1954 featured stylish cartoon skiers relaxing on the chairlift, which offered a 40-minute ride along 2,700 metres of cable “and each minute a change in scenery.” Sartorello played atop Grouse from 1952 to 1961, when he left town for many years to play in the
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Bears Eat for the First Time Since November!
lettuce (imitating the skunk cabbage leaves) for the first several feeds. This moisture rich food helps their digestion start up again and helps them pass their fecal plug which they form to help put their digestive system into hibernation. Once this occurs we can start increasing their feed amounts and begin giving them more solid foods.Grinder and Coola will enjoy a few more days of lettuce as we
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CALLING ALL GROUSE GRIND ENTHUSIASTS!
collecting pledges for Rethink Breast Cancer and we will see you on July 16 as you Seek The Peak! “Breast Cancer is non-discriminatory. We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. That is why Grouse Mountain created Seek The Peak”, explains Grouse Mountain General Manager, Michael Cameron. “This is an incredibly fun event and also the ultimate fitness challenge. Participants know that
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Alpha Wolf Doing Well
have been displaced by a pack or, similar to our case, their pack has diminished overtime until they are by themselves.Alpha has been howling a little bit more often, which is common with lone wolves but overall his activity is normal and we've observed lots of play behaviors such as rolling, 'prancing', chasing birds and digging. These behaviors tell us that he feels pretty normal and is not
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Registration for the ClearlyContacts.ca Grind Challenge Is Now Open
Registration for the ClearlyContacts.ca Grind Challenge Is Open Are you a passionate ‘Grinder’ looking to set a personal best (and maybe even set a new record!) up the trail? Or perhaps you prefer a more leisurely pace in the company of friends or family. Whatever your motivation, registration is now open for the ClearlyContacts.ca Grind Challenge, taking place on Saturday, September 15th on the
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Visit the Grizzly Lookout for a Grrreat Time!
, pick up a souvenir and say hello to Grinder and Coola from the viewing platform. Accessing the Grizzly Lookout is complimentary with an Alpine Experience Ticket or Annual Local’s Pass.
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The Eye of the Wind Construction
location, 1,231 metres (4,039 feet) above the City. These were some of the key construction milestones:(please also visit our video gallery to view the full construction)Foundation Assembly: The foundation for the structure was the first construction phase for The Eye of the Wind. The foundation is a 2-metre high, 8-metre wide octagonal concrete base with anchors imbedded deep into the bedrock, some as
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