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prominent bird on our survey was the Red Crossbill.  These are incredibly cool birds that have a beak that naturally overlaps.  You can see this in the photo above.  They use this bill to pry open cones to get at the seeds inside.  It's kind of like having built in pliers in your mouth! Other than the Crossbills we saw numerous Pine Siskin, Dark-eyed Junco's and of course the ever present Common Ravens

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special for $5.50 a pint, $17.00 a pitcher Saturday:“ Whistler Mixer” - Bucket of 4 bottles of Whistler beer for $20. (Typically all 4 flavors but substitutions are okay)Sunday: "Sunday Caesars" - Caesars on special for $6.25 ($1.50 off)

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interpreters also deliver a top notch educational talk at the same time, teaching our guests many cool and interesting facts about raptors.I hope that everyone has an opportunity to visit us next year and see our 2012 demonstrations.  There's nothing quite like having an owl fly silently only inches above your head or seeing an eagle take flight right in front of your eyes!A big thanks to our Birds in Motion

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is also bound to be one of the top go-to features for avid skiers and riders as it allows users to monitor, record and map their runs at Grouse Mountain using their phones GPS, and post their latest runs on Facebook and Twitter.“The Grouse Mountain iPhone app will allow winter enthusiasts to take their experience at the Peak of Vancouver to the next level” says, General Manager Michael Cameron

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enhanced laziness.  To help them get ready for winter we, in essence, free feed them a diet that consists of higher levels of protein than they receive throughout most of the year.  Much of this protein comes from fish, which are added to their diet to represent the salmon runs they would be finding in the wild.Each day Grinder and Coola spend the morning time eating as much as they can find until they

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honoured to stand alongside other high profile restaurants. “We are very excited to win the Silver Award” says Sommelier and Food and Beverage Manager, Brent Fraser. “The competition criteria is quite comprehensive, and we’ve worked very hard developing our wine and food program. Our list now encompasses over 500 selections, and while broad in scope is particularly strong in B.C., France and the U.S

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+ 3 Tbsp (170 mL) butter, room temperature 1/3 cup (75 mL) ground almonds pinch of salt 1 small brown egg 1 1/2 cups + 2 Tbsp (405 mL) all-purpose flour, sifted Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C). Combine the butter and egg. Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and mix until dough comes together. Be careful not to over mix. Roll into 2 discs, cover in plastic wrap and set in the

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conquered the ability to ski or ride. “The season is really just getting started,” says General Manager Michael Cameron. “While the skiing and riding is epic right now, we offer a full roster of outdoor activities from snowshoeing to sno-limoing, we have something for all ages, abilities and interests.” While Christmas day might mark the pique of the holiday season for some, Grouse Mountain’s winter

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Mountains. The race has both a 5km and 10km option that will cover all of Grouse Mountain’s snowshoe terrain including summiting Dam Mountain and trekking out to Thunderbird Ridge. All athletic abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to participate.“We are thrilled to include Grouse Mountain in our Yeti Snowshoe series” says Dave Howells, Yeti series race director. “Grouse Mountain adds some very

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certainly be impressed. I was fortunate enough to be one of the Grouse Mountain contacts the 2012 VASS cup and decided to participate by being the DJ for the Dual Slalom race being held on the Cut. I sat in a prime position overlooking the gorgeous city of Vancouver and cheered on the racers and our Grouse Mountain Team. I sent the rest of my team in catering a picture of my newly located ‘office’ for the

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