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strapping on those skis, snowboards, skates and snowshoes before you know it! We’re getting our downhill runs ready for the seasonOn our side, we’ve been doing a little digging and maintenance as we get our downhill runs ready for the 2014/15 snow season including work on Devil’s Advocate, Purgatory and Hades, with Blazes and Upper Limits to be wrapped up later this fall. This brush cutting and overall

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bear proofing if you live in bear country - bears can be very ingenious when it comes to raiding feeders (see the photo above!). Please make sure to clean and refill your feeder often with a 1% bleach solution - this will kill any disease or bacteria that might be forming and prevent it from passing to other visiting birds. Instead of (or in addition to) maintaining a well placed bird feeder, you

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glimmering lights. With some additional snowfall, guests will be able to experience mountaintop sleigh rides and the new multi-lane groomed Sliding Zone, the perfect activity for the child in all of us! “We are thrilled to welcome visitors of all ages to Vancouver’s North Pole for our Peak of Christmas celebration,” said Grouse Mountain Senior Marketing Manager, Ainslie Fincham. “With outdoor adventures

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during Grouse Mountain’s annual 24 Hours of Winter event with a Mountain Top Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Feb 6th 2016. Grouse Mountain offers guests accessible mountain top adventure through a range of activities, in both winter and summer, and a big part of being able to enjoy these outdoor activities is having the right footwear. With a culture driven by community engagement, healthy living, and fun

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it’s full on all night. Unlike other ski resorts that are just open during the day – because we close at 10pm each night, our timeframe for grooming is pretty condensed. We’ll have 4 – 5 guys on a night running all the cats in order to make sure we cover the terrain we need to.” "One of the great things about this job is, if we’ve had a dump of new snow overnight I’m here, ready to ride in the

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perfect excuse to jam as much fun as humanly possible into three days made for endless good times.In no particular order, here are a few reasons why a visit to Grouse Mountain is something you should schedule into your calendar this weekend…and brag about in the office on Tuesday morning:1)The bears are back, baby: While they’ve actually been up and about for a while now, our furry friends are now

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consumed 4 hours prior to race start and 200mls 10 minutes before race start for optimal stomach function. Many athletes will take a GU or energy gel right before the gun goes off. I only recommend this if you have a weak stomach and you haven’t eaten in 3 hours. If you’re able to stomach more solid foods 60-90 minutes before the race, this is preferable. TaperingGive yourself plenty of rest in the week

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It's time to Grind! Hit the trail and visit Grouse Mountain’s Summer of Bear Discovery (North Vancouver) Just in time for the May long weekend (and launch of the Summer of Bear Discovery), Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the Grouse Grind hiking season will open for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 17 from 6:15 am until 7:30 pm.“We are very excited that the iconic Grouse Grind trail

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Seek the Peak Training: Inspiration Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!Fundraising is an important component of Seek the Peak, with every dollar raised going towards the lifesaving

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Grouse Mountain grizzlies wake up from winter slumber Peak of Vancouver announces the Summer of Bear Discovery (North Vancouver) With our beautiful spring conditions and summer just around the corner, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that resident grizzly bears Grinder and Coola have emerged from their restful winter hibernation at the Peak of Vancouver.During the course of their 139-day

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