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This Day in History - July 13, 1954 In 1951, Grouse Mountain put in a chairlift to whisk skiers from the base of the mountain to the Grouse chalet. The chalet was owned by the Cromie family, which owned The Vancouver Sun, and the paper often carried ads promoting the chalet, the chairlift, and the free skiing lessons The Sun offered to its readers. In the summer, Grouse would lure the masses up

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interesting stuff that comes up when you’re open for that long continuously but it makes for some fantastic memories.” | Brad – GMR Assistant Patrol Manager

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their lack of success.  Their target?  Steller's Jays.  Jays present a very ambitious target for a young bird as they are quite large, feisty and definitely quite intelligent. I watched the Sharpies for quite some time, and their tactic of wait and ambush seemed to be failing since the Jays were highly aware that the hawks were around and out for breakfast.  What was surprising was just how un-caring

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champion mountain runner Jonathan Wyatt - was “beaten” is an understatement. Shaving 34 seconds off a world-class, 6-year record is better described with superlatives such as “annihilated” or “destroyed”. Says Salas of his astounding performance: “I was just trying for another fast time today. The last quarter was very fast for me; I didn’t really know how fast I could go. It’s kind of nice that the

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conservation and preservation of flora and fauna at risk”, explains Grouse Mountain Veterinarian and Refuge Director, Dr. Ken Macquisten.“ Art can have powerful emotional impact, and this Festival's setting on the Mountain will enhance the inspirational messages of the artist’s work. Guests will get to meet our live wildlife ambassador Tyto, the barn owl, and will be similarly moved by his close presence

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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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. It is also important to consume protein after, as our muscles require the amino acids to repair and recover. For any of you milk drinkers out there, chocolate milk is a great option and personal favorite. The optimal window for consumption is 15 minutes to 1.5 hours after training. To put things in perspective, 15 minutes would be what elite athletes shoot for but anything within that window

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Picture Yourself Working Here Now hiring for all winter positions Winter is on its way here at Grouse Mountain and now is your opportunity to land a job that gets you out of the office and on to the slopes! From greeting our guests with a smile at guest services to serving up tasty fare in our restaurants to encouraging a new skier in their first-ever lesson, we’re looking for exceptional talent

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Grouse Mountain Welcomes the North American 2011 Outgames to the Peak of Vancouver The 2011 Outgames Opening Ceremony is fast-approaching and Grouse Mountain is pleased to play an integral role in one of the largest events happening in Vancouver this summer. The Peak of Vancouver will not only host the brand new 6km Vertical Challenge event but the Opening Ceremony flags will also arrive via

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is an excellent opportunity to showcase Vancouver’s favourite mountain to friends or family. The resort urges Vancouverites with the following message: “If you know a Grouse Mountain winter season patron- and chances are you do- now is the time to call them!” As a gesture of the mountain’s appreciation for another fantastic winter season, Grouse Mountain invites all current Y2Play Snow Passholders

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