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there to be lots of fresh forage to explore.  Be sure to visit them in their new digs! A buffet of delights The large pond in the aptly named Lower Pond Habitat, contains many tasty delights for Grinder and Coola.  Their favourites are the frog and salamander eggs located around the edges of the pond and attached to sticks.  One of the first things the bears did upon entering Lower Pond was to go into

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More Than 500cm of Snow Registered at Peak of Grouse Mountain What a winter! Excellent snow conditions continue at Grouse Mountain as 500cm snow depth is surpassed at Peak on March 27th It's the kind of season that skiers, riders and snowshoers dream about...where the snow is deep and the fresh snow comes frequently. Winter 2017/18 is likely to be one we talk about for years to come. What's even

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Our Garden is Growing! If you’ve stopped by Altitudes patio recently you may have noticed it’s lined with some fantastic looking veggies. Now in its third year, our vegetable garden continues to develop and include new and delicious herbs, greens and vegetables. Again this summer you can find a variety of kales, Butter lettuce, Swiss chard and herbs like Rosemary, Mint, Oregano and Italian

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Outfit Yourself So You Can Enjoy Rays for Days Our retail team's recommendations for fashionable sun safety. With the hazy air over Vancouver, it’s easy to forget about sun safety. Did you know that up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays pass through clouds? Don’t be caught off guard this summer. At Grouse Mountain we’ve got you covered. From the hiker to the runner, to the little adventurer we have sun

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Grinder and Coola Emerge From Hibernation A beautiful spring morning greeted our two resident Grizzlies, Grinder and Coola as they excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. The bears' 17th hibernation period lasted 153-days and is tied for the longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be strategically expanded over

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signs of spring - Birds calling on grouse Mountain Take a walk around on top of the mountain and at the base of the mountain in the early morning these days and you are sure to hear some spring breeding calls of our local songbirds. One of the earliest to call is the Varied Thrush. This beautiful Robin sized bird has striking orange and black plumage. The males have a dark eye band and a dark

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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Safety 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 our resident trail running expert, Colin Wilson shares some important things to keep in mind when it

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Thinking of proposing over the holidays? “We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” – Sam Keen Thinking of popping the question over the holidays? A few quick tips on how to keep the romance and surprise in one of the most exciting, yet nerve racking questions of all time. A good rule of thumb for any proposal is to know the answer

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What's New For Next Season Latest Trends from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show A few of our retail team have just returned from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, Colorado where they checked out the latest and greatest coming down the pipe in the Snow Industry. For the first time in nearly 30 years the outdoor and snow industries came together at this mega show. There were a few key

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Y2Play Goes On Sale February 19th The wait is almost over! You heard it right; we’re excited to announce that this year’s Y2Play Pass goes on sale February 19th. Vancouver’s best value snow pass is back for its 19th year! Starting Monday, you’ll be able to purchase your Y2Play pass for the same fantastic rate you’ve enjoyed for the last six years. An Adult pass remains a huge value at $359 and a

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