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give up and so myself and her other auntie, affectionately known as "the crazie aunties", were inspired to challenge ourselves to taking on the Grouse Grind. We took Lauren up the Grind and in our hearts we knew that, as long as she was in hospital fighting for her life, we could take on this challenge and any other. We both made it to the top of the Grind and are now pass holders and regulars up the

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being left behind each day which is a sign that the bears are happy with their weight and feel prepared for the upcoming winter. Yesterday we provided them with a huge mound of Silver-fir branches which they will drag into their sleeping quarters and use to create a mattress of branches for their long winter sleeps. As of this morning they have not begun to create a bed but it shouldn't be far off as

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operation allowing for skiers and riders to take in the great spring conditions...Grouse Mountain continues its tradition of guaranteeing the longest winter season on the North Shore. “The sun is shining and perfect spring conditions await here at Grouse Mountain with plenty of snow left to allow our guests to make the most out of what has already been a phenomenal winter”, says Grouse Mountain General

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feathered wildlife has also been busy and we've spotted the first young Robins out of their nest within the last week and some young barn swallows within their mud-nests. Just the other day we saw a pair of Dark-eyed Juncos feeding their young in a dense shrub near the Grizzly Bear Habitat. The shrub offers excellent protection from predators and if it weren't for spotting the adults entering the shrub

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bask in a fun après afterward in the Chalet. Bring a friend, or make new friends in the snowshoe community – it’s the perfect way to benchmark your fitness in a fun race setting.Register Now Registration Fees $35 for non-passholders $25 for members, with a valid Annual, Winter Season or Y2Play Pass Snowshoe Clinic participants receive a complimentary entry. Entry Fees include Complimentary Beverage

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with 2,800 feet of vertical gain up the face of Grouse Mountain. It is commonly referred to by Vancouverites as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”.

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hottest parts of the day they find cool shaded spots to make day-beds and spend those hours napping in the shade.  For added protection from predators such as cougars and coyotes, the deer quite often lie down in the tall grasses found around the plateau.Outside of the fall rutting season (mating season), the males (bucks) and the females (does) spend their time apart.  It is common to see herds of 6-12

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and snowboarding helmet usage in Canada currently sits at 75% and amongst children (14 & under) is 95.5% (source: Canadian Ski Council) Grouse Mountain is making a concerted effort to spearhead a movement to drive numbers upwards to 100%. It continues to be Grouse Mountain’s mission to prevent as many injuries at our resort as possible. Awareness is key to achieving this goal and the message

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course menu for $35 in the award winning Observatory Restaurant. The Observatory Restaurant is nestled atop Grouse Mountain’s Peak Chalet and the food rivals the view. The Observatory's contemporary BC menu has harnessed the remarkable confluence of local flavours and worldly techniques that give the province its unique character. Chef Dino L. Gazzola is dedicated to sourcing the finest and freshest

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active, and because temperatures are cooler, less energy is spent in staying cool during the long demanding flights of migration. It's the equivalent of going for a late evening or early morning job before the heat of the day hits.As always, there is safety in numbers so many species, or even mixes of species, migrate together and stay in touch through contact calls. Due to poor visibility, contact

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