Search Results

for those who are passionate about skiing and riding.If you’re looking to try something new, we highly recommend starting the new year off on the right foot: on snowshoes, that is! Hitting the trails is a fun and unique way to reduce stress, get fit and maybe even lose a pound or two. Grouse Mountain's Beginner Snowshoe Clinics will teach you all about the fastest-growing winter activity, plus

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/kick-start-those-2014-resolutions-with-an-adult-winter-program

, start your night with a fantastic meal in the Alpine Chalet. Our early seating offers great value and is perfect for those with other parties later in the evening - or anyone wanting to celebrate New Year’s on Eastern Standard Time! If you want to countdown to midnight with us, the later seating offers both 4- and 6-course menu options, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, DJ and dancing til late

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/ring-in-the-new-year-at-the-peak-of-vancouver

-inflammatory medication daily. Beta recently stopped eating so medicating was no longer reliably possible. Beta was sedated last week and taken to an off-site facility for a full veterinary evaluation. Sadly, blood tests and radiographs revealed the presence of new tumours in his left shoulder and his lungs. The condition was un-treatable and so for his own sake we took the decision to say goodbye to an

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/beta-the-wolf

that were so foreign to me in my previous life and can-do attitude, I knew I had to do something BIG to get me back in the game. Early in 2012, I woke up from my daze and made the conscious decision that this was going to be my year! I was going to feel good and I was going to do well. Since I only shared my illness with a few chosen family members and friends, basically, I fought my fight in silence

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/seek-the-peak-bring-it-on

sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By spring they may have lost 30 per cent of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused.The Refuge for

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/hibernating-bears-wake-from-winter-sleep

voluntarily walk up to the mountain summit. Back then the only "grind" we knew of was the sort that we put in our electric coffee percolators. Very competent engineers had given Vancouver a first-rate cable car ride up the face of a local ski hill. Why would anyone consider another means of scaling Grouse Mountain? On warm summer evenings, adorned in polyester leisure suits, floor length dresses and

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-mountain-moment-contest-aug-4

Get Ready for Winter! Book Winter Camps and Clinics Now The time has come to dust off those skis and snowboards and get them waxed because another fantastic winter season at the Peak of Vancouver will be here before you know it. Whether you are new to the slopes, or a veteran booking for a tune-up, we have a program to suit. Our kids programs ensure a safe environment to learn, improve and have

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/get-ready-book-winter-camps-and-clinics-now

-December 24. Each baker will be paired with a sponsor and collaborate on the gingerbreadhouse design. Each gingerbread house will be judged and the top three will be awarded the following prizes:1st Place $1,000  2nd Place $500 3rd Place $250 Bakers will also receive potential exposure through a variety of different channels:Grouse Mountain Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sitesMedia partners; Global TV

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/calling-all-bakers-join-the-gingerbread-village

a period of extended sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the Spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By Spring they may have lost 30% of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused

https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grinder-coola-emerge-from-hibernation

. You’ll feel weightless as you gradually descent 3,300 feet – taking in spectacular views, the breeze in your face as you go. Flights are available from 10am – 6pm daily through September, and pre-booking is recommended.Book Now

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/dare-to-make-summer-2012-remarkable