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Wind Energy and its Merits Ten Key Findings Our age of unprecedented information access can often generate more questions than answers. With so much knowledge just a click away, how do we sort fact from fiction? When Grouse Mountain began to investigate wind as a source of clean energy, it experienced a classic case of information overload. The resort’s first order of business was to sift through

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being left behind each day which is a sign that the bears are happy with their weight and feel prepared for the upcoming winter. Yesterday we provided them with a huge mound of Silver-fir branches which they will drag into their sleeping quarters and use to create a mattress of branches for their long winter sleeps. As of this morning they have not begun to create a bed but it shouldn't be far off as

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of points where I thought I would blow up, but I wanted to show that I still had the fitness to set the record,” says Salas, “There are a lot of good athletes here and they went all went out really hard, but I’m happy to still be the fastest.The BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run draws several hundred professional and amateur competitors from across the country each year, to beat their best times

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hottest parts of the day they find cool shaded spots to make day-beds and spend those hours napping in the shade.  For added protection from predators such as cougars and coyotes, the deer quite often lie down in the tall grasses found around the plateau.Outside of the fall rutting season (mating season), the males (bucks) and the females (does) spend their time apart.  It is common to see herds of 6-12

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organic and pesticide free.Bees are fascinating creatures and have a complex social hierarchy.  In addition to honey production, we will incorporate a strong educational component to the bee's and educate both public and school children about why we should love bees and not fear to have them around.For now the bees are settling in to their new home - stay tuned for further updates as the honey begins to

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Help Kids with Every Step What is Grind for Kids? The popularity of the Grouse Grind is undeniable. In the Lower Mainland, over 100,000 people take to the trail every year and by leveraging this enthusiasm for the hike - the annual Grind For Kids campaign aims to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital.Grinders are encouraged to sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to pledge $1 or

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-lifetime prize package available to one lucky Y2Player.To enter, find the contest entry form on our Facebook page and submit a photo with a 100-word or less answer to the question "Why do you Y2Play?" by March 7, 2013.Read More

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take advantage of 24 hours of winter sports. In celebration of the 2 year countdown to 2010, Grouse Mountain will leave all of its winter facilities open all night long. Skiing, riding, snow shoeing, ice skating, theatre in the sky, dining and shopping will be fully operational. “This is our way of celebrating this once in a lifetime event,” says General Manager, Michael Cameron. “On February 9th

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - Aug. 5 Congratulations to Sacha DeVoretz from North Vancouver Sacha's Best Grouse Moment was... I am the biggest fan of Grouse mountain in all seasons. One of my favorite memories is a photo attached with this email. I love Grouse mountain in the summer time when I am doing the Grind and can view through the trees the city as I approach the 3/4 mark, as the years

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Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th. As the only North Shore mountain still open for spring skiing and riding, Grouse Mountain’s good spring ski conditions are the perfect opportunity for skiers and riders to bid farewell to the snow season during this weekend’s festivities which will also feature an outdoor barbecue.“We are thrilled to welcome skiers and snowboarders to Grouse Mountain as we

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