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as far south as Brazil each year!Some of these species migrate at night for protection and often they are in large flocks.  Even at night up here at Grouse Mountain it is common to hear bird songs at night as migration happens!Recently we also hear the first Grouse of the year making it's bellowing 'whomp whomp whomp' sounds and establishing a breeding territory.It is a fun time of year as each day

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Gear Up for Family Day With the long weekend approaching we want to make sure you've got the gear you need to hit the slopes. Our retail team has put together their top picks of the latest gear available in Outfitters.Smith Liberty Helmet: Offering best-inclass, ventilated Aerocore™ protection featuring Koroyd® with adjustable climate control. Combining a cozy XT2® performance lining with

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Giving Winter Hummingbirds A Helping Hand Cold birds appreciate the help With the return of cold weather to the Vancouver area we are getting lots of inquiries about cold hummingbirds that are spending the winter here.We have one species of hummingbird that overwinter in the Vancouver Area - the Anna's Hummingbird.  We've been seeing this larger hummingbird stick around southwestern BC because

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Grouse Mountain is Your Spring Break Headquarters If you're thinking of sticking close to home this Spring Break, look no further than your own backyard and enjoy the fresh air and outdoor recreation opportunities provided by our mountaintop environment. With so many fun activities for all ages, Grouse Mountain is a great place to spend the holiday. We've put together our top five picks for

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Holiday Gift Guide Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! We're all for holiday traditions at Grouse Mountain. From visits with Santa and his reindeer to festive dining and everyone's favourite Christmas movies. We also want to make sure that last minute holiday shopping isn't one of your annual traditions. Our retail team has put together a handy shopping guide to cover all your gift

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SUMMER RENTALS Item Price Binoculars 5 Trekking Poles Coming soon

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Olympic Express Opening for Boxing Day Our Christmas wish for more skiing and riding terrain has come true! Our Snowmaking, Patrol and Mountain Operations teams have been hard at work and we're excited to share that Expo and Deliverance with access via the Olympic Express Chairlift will be opening for the season tomorrow at 10:30am. Also opening tomorrow will be Centennial with early season

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Grinder and Coola Enter 2019/2020 Hibernation Period Today we bid Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, a fond winter sleep as they officially enter their 2019/2020 hibernation period.  For the past couple of months they have been preparing for this day - they entered hyperphagia (which literally means pigging out!) and started to eat more and more food in early September and as the

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Bring Home the Fall Flavours from Our Special Harvest Menu Autumn has arrived with crisp temperatures, fall colours and the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. One of our favourite Thanksgiving traditions is sharing good food with family and friends. While turkey is obviously a Thanksgiving staple, our Food & Beverage team is showcasing some other fall favourites in Altitudes Bistro this weekend

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Outfit Yourself with the Latest Gear Our top picks for men and women Now that the season has begun, you want to make sure you're looking good out on the slopes. We checked in with our Retail team for their recommendations on the best gear to keep you looking sharp.You can find these items in Outfitters on the main floor of the Chalet. If one of these items is on your shopping list, make sure to

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