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wild.  They feed mainly on rodents and hunt over open fields.  Like most owls, they have an extremely keen sense of hearing and can hear their prey well before they spot it.  In Ontario, Barn Owls are listed as endangered and in British Columbia they are a species of special concern.  Historically they were never found in huge numbers in British Columbia, but with the clearing of land for farming

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/introducing-tyto-barn-owl-wildlife-ambassador

Inside a Wolf Den Our pack of three male timber wolves have been doing quite well at the base of the mountain.  Their 2.5 acre habitat provides them with forested areas, a stream, a pond and some open grassy areas with hilltops for vantage points.  When the fall weather brings the heavy rains it can get quite damp outside and so we have provided them with a man-made shelter on the east side of

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wrestling and sluggish rolls around on their sides and back.  In fact, they are more interested in finding their food under the snow than playing in it!Grinder and Coola have put on quite a bit of weight in preparation for hibernation and are looking much more bulky overall.  Grinder has a pretty good bear stomach going on!  They are still eating approximately 30 lbs of food each per day and are still

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-enjoy-first-snowfall-of-winter-2011

Skiing, Riding and Snowshoeing Continue Spring downhill and snowshoeing to stay open With more than 6 metres of snow atop Grouse Mountain, conditions are amazing and there's every reason to keep the skiing and riding going! Grouse Mountain has extended its season – once again proving to have the longest season on the North Shore.Spring hours and pricing are now in effect. Skiing and riding are

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/skiing-riding-and-snowshoeing-continue

Winter Continues Skiing, Riding and Snowshoeing Continue at the Peak of Vancouver With more than 6 metres of snow atop Grouse Mountain, conditions are amazing and there's every reason to keep the skiing and riding going! Grouse Mountain has extended its season – once again proving to have the longest season on the North Shore. Spring hours and pricing are now in effect. Skiing and riding are

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/winter-continues

Mortimer the Marmot spotted hanging out at local Country Club Mortimer the Yellow-bellied Marmot, who has been spotted in West Vancouver has decided it was time for a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of Marine Drive and has moved uphill to a local Country Club where he has been spotted relaxing by the tennis courts.  The photo above was taken (thanks Danielle!) this week of Mortimer

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The Eye of the Wind Elevator The elevator inside the Eye of the Wind now travels from the bottom to the top We’ve been asked by a number of skiers on the mountain why The Eye of the Wind isn’t spinning regularly. Rest assured it isn’t due to lack of wind! The blades are kept in a position that prevents them from capturing the movement of the wind while we wait to complete the electrical work

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/the-eye-of-the-wind-elevator

and wildlife artists, including world renowned Robert Bateman, will display their exclusively produced artwork throughout the Grouse Mountain Chalet. Artists for Conservation (AFC), is the world's leading group of artists supporting the environment and Grouse Mountain is pleased to host of its first ever annual Artists For Conservation Festival. This 10 day event will bring out exceptional nature

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together the yolks and sugar. Slowly pour the hot milk into egg mixture. Return the mixture to pan and continue to cook mixture on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. After 5 minutes, the mixture should thicken until it coats evenly the back of your wooden spoon. Strain, cool, and place into ice cream machine until frozen. Shortbread 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp (140 mL) icing sugar, sifted 1/2 cup

https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/recipe-summer-berries-with-balinese-pepper-and-wild-mountain-honey

 Robert Bateman, will display their exclusively produced artwork throughout the Grouse Mountain Chalet. Artists for Conservation (AFC), is the world's leading group of artists supporting the environment and Grouse Mountain is pleased to host of its first ever annual Artists For Conservation Festival. This 10 day event will bring out exceptional nature and wildlife artists from around the globe

https://www.grousemountain.com/news/artists-for-conservation-festival-comes-to-grouse-mountain