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Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips Our 15th 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! Today we're sharing some tips on injury prevention from Dr. Christine Col of COAST Performance

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top team and top individual fundraisers will win a case of delicious wine from Sumac Ridge Estate Winery to celebrate. Here are some tips from BC Cancer Foundation to help you with your fundraising:1. SECURE YOUR FIRSTDONATION TODAY: Think of the people who you knowwill donate to your fundraisingefforts—your partner, family,friends, co-worker, boss, etc.2. GET TO KNOW YOURPERSONAL FUNDRAISINGPAGE

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down. Across BC there is a trend this year of fewer birds returning. This could be related to our weather or it could be related to other causes of mortality or interruptions to the migration.A new study put out from UBC indicates that the pesticides that we are using on our flowers may be impacting hummingbird health and population numbers. This is a fairly new study so more research is still

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5 Fun Facts about Grouse Mountain Education As Grouse Mountain’s Education Coordinator, I have the privilege of coordinating groups, supporting our fantastic education guides, and helping to ensure teachers, supervisors, and students have a safe, fun, and easy day on the Mountain. Growing up in Metro Vancouver, I had the opportunity to participate in a Grouse Mountain field trip when I was 11

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foods are broken down in our body slower and provide a nice consistent blood sugar level while you train. A training session when your blood sugar levels are low is not only dangerous, but it will not bring the same benefit as having a small snack before. Check your food labels to see if it discloses the item's GI index. A number closer to 100 = HIGH (ie. Glucose is 100). Rule of thumb is high fiber

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Alpha the Wolf It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our lone remaining Timber Wolf - Alpha. Alpha was captive born in the spring of 2001 and arrived at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife on June 8, 2004 as part of a pack of 4 wolves – retired from the movie industry. Alpha led a long and healthy life here at Grouse Mountain. He turned 15 years old

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slopes at Grouse Mountain. Even preceding the formation of the Tyee Ski Club in 1929 (one of the oldest ski clubs in Canada) reports indicate that local skiers have been enjoying the Mountain since the winter of 1926. From that time forward locals and visitors alike have come to enjoy a wide variety of winter activities here on Grouse Mountain as it has evolved over the years. From the original cabins

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, contributions from top individual fundraiser Phoebe Chen ($1,594), top school fundraiser Ross Road Elementary ($1,200) and top team fundraiser KPMG ($6,950) helped contribute more than $32,000 this year alone. To put it in perspective, $25 provides a lifetime of clean water to one person, which means 8,372 people have been positively impacted by Whistler Water One Climb to date.Kicking off the festivities

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Grouse Mountain Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers (North Vancouver) Recognized by visitors and locals alike as Vancouver’s top four season attraction, Grouse Mountain is proud to announce the Resort has been named one of BC’s Top Employers as selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering

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Close to 800 Racers Make the Climb at the 13th Annual Seek the Peak Thousands raised in support of BC Cancer Foundation Ideal conditions greeted racers this morning as they set out for the annual Seek the Peak, with its awe-inspiring 4,100-foot climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver. Now in its 13th year, the event saw close to 800 participants tackle the 16-kilometre

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