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performance by less than a minute in the gruelling 16-kilometre race. The fastest male in the solo category was four-time winner and reigning course record holder, Colin Dignum, who clocked a time of 1:26:21. The quickest relay team was Relay Regretting, and the group finished at a pace of 1:26:38.The event drew over 500 race participants, with an even number of solo runners and relay teams, to overcome the

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The Eye of the Wind welcomes the world BC Premier and international dignitaries attend the inauguration of Vancouver’s newest icon Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, February 5, 2010 – British Columbia’s wind energy icon and newest technological marvel, The Eye of the Wind, was inaugurated at a special event attended by Premier Gordon Campbell, and over two hundred local and international

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their habitat.The wolves only use this lean-to (with a waterproof roof) on the rainiest of days and evenings but having a look inside shows that they have definitely done some re-decorating and bed making within.Each wolf has made a unique hollow in the rock/dirt ground as a sleeping spot for themselves.  The den was designed to imitate a small rocky cave and, as such, has a dirt floor with some

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Winter shaping up to be historical best Grouse Mountain sets all time December traffic record January 2, 2011, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver – While some had hoped the man in red would bring more traditional gifts this holiday season, Grouse Mountain was after something a bit more intangible: evidence that the global reach of the Olympic Games last winter would create a lasting legacy for the

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resident’s favourite family recipe was selected from numerous mouth-watering entries by a panel of judges for its delicious taste and use of sustainable foods originating in the Lower Mainland. Grouse Mountain Executive Chef Dino Gazzola added the winning entry to the Altitudes Bistro menu today, and learned firsthand how to make it from Marg in person in a Cooking with Dino video. For her culinary efforts

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inside the Chalet with reindeer and Christmas themed holiday movies in the warmth of the Theatre in the Sky, a craft area with antler decorating and festive reindeer tattoos. Grouse Mountain’s favorite seasonal activities include mountaintop sleigh rides through the snowy forest and gliding around our 8,000 square foot outdoor Ice Skating Pond. The Peak of Christmas continues to support the Karen

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A Wet and Lazy Week for the Bears Despite some rain, Grinder and Coola have been enjoying a lazy week in their upper pond habitat.  The bears have made themselves day beds up in the treed area and spend the late mornings and afternoons lying around watching guests play 'spot the bear'.  The easiest way is to look for the furry "rocks"!  We estimate that Grinder and Coola have now put on probably

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a good spot they then scope out some building materials.Barn Swallows build their nests one mouthful at a time.  They gather mud, small sticks, grass and mash it all together with a special saliva mixture that they then stick under the eaves of buildings.  When not around human structures they often use rocky overhangs and projections as anchors for their nests. It was fascinating to watch these

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Winter thrives at Grouse Mountain Favourable snow conditions return in time to welcome the world January 27, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Snow is falling at the Peak of Vancouver! New snowfall and sub-zero temperatures provide skiers and boarders renewed assurance of favourable conditions for alpine snow sports in the city. Warmer temperatures have lapsed and Mother Nature has

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Grinder and Coola Rise and Shine Here at the Peak of Vancouver, spring has officially arrived as our resident grizzlies Grinder and Coola have emerged from their winter-long nap to stretch their legs. The next time you visit Grouse Mountain, be sure to stop by their habitat. Click here to watch a video of their emergence.Grinder and Coola have always enjoyed superstar status at Grouse Mountain

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