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Grouse Mountain explains. “All of our summer attractions are getting ready and will be on schedule to fully open May 20, while at the same time we are keeping the skiers and boarders ecstatic. We have the snow this year so we are thrilled we can continue to let everyone enjoy it”. Grouse Mountain will be temporarily shutting down alpine snow sports only from May 17 to May 27 for some previously

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participants and their supporters here at Grouse Mountain” says, Michael Cameron, Grouse Mountain’s General Manager.The Vancouver 2011 North American Outgames will include 10 sport elements including soccer, volleyball, eco-challenge, 10 km run, golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. For more information please head to www.vancouver2011outgames.com Or contact:Sarah Lusk

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The snow season lasts longest here The snow season lasts longest at Grouse Mountain.Also, season passholders invited to bring a guest to ski or ride free this Friday. April 1, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The spectacular winter season underway at Grouse Mountain until April 26th, has been a boon for snow enthusiasts, and with nearly 500 cm of snow atop our downhill terrain, this

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Our Great Horned Owlet Needs a Name Visit Grouse Mountain's Facebook page to enter our owlet naming contest. There’s a new addition to the Birds in Motion family here at Grouse Mountain. He is a domestic born, male Great-horned Owl. At the moment he is just over seven weeks old and looking for a name. What name do you think suits him?If this little owlet takes on the name you submit, you and a

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Official "Grinder" You aren't an official Vancouverite until your first Grind The past three weeks have flown by there at Grouse Mountain and I have had the privilege so far of experiencing almost all of the experience on offer including; a helicopter tour from Blackcomb Aviation, the Eye of the Wind, the magnificent view from the Skyride, feeding the bears and wolves, ziplining and of course

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down a steep and open mountainside. This image bears little resemblance to a typical hiking trail on the North Shore and there lies the problem.To get a snow avalanche, we need three things: a moderately steep slope, the right snow conditions and a trigger. 1) Most frequently, avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees or the equivalent of a blue or black diamond ski run. The beautiful

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snow groomers since 1888. Visitors can learn more at: grousemountain.com/eye-of-the-wind/blog.The wind generation industry is growing in B.C. Developing clean energy from renewable power projects, including wind, is an integral part of the province’s electricity planning along with promoting conservation, re-investing in BC Hydro’s facilities, and building the Site C Clean Energy Project. Together

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requests.What better way to end a perfect day of skiing, than with a glass of champagne and the beautiful views from the peak of Vancouver! As I said my goodbyes and thank you to Chef Dino, I noticed at the entrance of the Observatory hanging on the wall, a framed photo of Gertie Beaton, ski champion in 1938.Such an inspiration and perfect ending to a magical day!

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. This Grouse Mountain package includes a dual slalom race course complete with 10 to 15 gates, a facilitator to record times, ski instructors on site to offer ski tips and a professionally groomed private course. 60 racers per hour can take part and it can also include a special after race fully catered lunch or dinner for the entire slalom team. Looking for something slightly lower-key? Grouse

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Baby Steller's Jays Learn how to Forage on Grouse Mountain It's hard to believe it's almost July!  It's finally starting to feel like summer up here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The wolves are in their sleek summer coats, the bears are lounging around their entire 5.5 acre habitat and the Bird's in Motion team is flying their raptors every day.In addition to our work

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