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Grinder and Coola enter their upper pond habitat Thanks to the hard work of our crews we were able to get Grinder and Coola's (our two Grizzly Bears that inhabit that refuge) large 2.5 acre Upper Pond habitat set-up nice and early for them.  Both bears came out of hibernation on April 2nd and were in their hibernation habitat while we set-up the larger space.  Due to large amounts of snowfall we

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Grinder and coola prepare for winter During the month of October our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, seriously began their winter preparations.  The boys entered their period of Hyperphagia, which is a fancy Greek word for 'pigging out', where they gain approximately 20% more body weight.  As we enter November, Coola, the larger of the two bears, currently weighs in at 1030lbs - about 200

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Get Fit for Skiing and Riding Skiing and riding isn’t far away, and now’s the time to get fit! A fitness regime is key to getting the most out of the season. Pre-season prep means you’ll hit the slopes with gusto - feeling great on the snow, and making yourself less vulnerable to injury. We connected with one of Grouse Mountain’s ski pros, Adam, to get his top tips for efficient snow season

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Save Big On Activities This Fall Enjoy 50% off select Grouse Mountain activities until October 27 The kids have gone back to school and the seasons are changing, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy some mountaintop fun. Fall is a great time to try out activities like our Mountain Ropes Adventure™ or Mountain Zipline Tours.As an added incentive, we're offering 50% off regular activity rates

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snag it fast as these are the season's most popular items. Top Men’s Picks Picture Anton Anorak – stay dry, styling and sustainable. 20K waterproof using PVC free ecolite technology and recycled fabrics. Picture Track Pants – waterproof, sustainable and with great style. 20k waterproof using recycled polyester. Hestra All Mountain C Zone Gloves - keep your hands warm and dry in renowned gloves from

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for snow-filled field trips.Check the Weather ForecastMountain weather can vary greatly from conditions at lower elevations. Exploring the snow and leaving the rain in the City below is one of the many fun parts of a winter field trip.At Grouse Mountain, the snow season can begin in October and run until May or June. To prepare for the day, be sure to check the weather forecast and mountain webcam

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Winter dormancy 2018/19 continues Just an update on Grinder and Coola's 2018/2019 dormancy period - all is going well and the boys continue to sleep most of the cold and snowy days away.We do see them get up from time to time on their infrared camera (see screen capture below!) as they stretch their muscles and check conditions outside of their sleeping chamber.What Grinder and Coola are going

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Y2Play is Now On Sale! BC’s best value snow pass for 20 years Great news skiers and riders - Grouse Mountain's Y2Play Snow Pass is now on sale while quantities last. Celebrating its 20th year, Y2Play is widely recognized as BC’s best value snow pass. With Y2Play you can ski and rider for the rest of this season and all of next season at a savings of up to 80% off regular snow pass pricing. But

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with a special Harvest Menu. Cozy up with a delicious Soft Pretzel, spice things up with the Currywurst or enjoy a classic Pork Schnitzel.We checked in with Mark Thirlwell, Altitudes Bistro Sous Chef for some tips on how to bring these fall flavours to your table at home. This Currywurst Sauce is a great way to add something new to your Thanksgiving dinner. Currywurst Sauce Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra

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First Snow of the Season! What a way to start a Monday! This morning, we were greeted with the first snow of the season on the mountaintop. For today and Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to remain low, and we expect to see even more flakes fall. “Our winter preparations are underway, and we were stoked to see the blanket of white on the mountain this morning”, said Director Mountain

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