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committing to the downhill sections and having active feet will play a huge roll in avoiding injury while keeping a consistent speed. I found it particularly helpful to use a natural foot step on the descent with a long stride and let my body control my speed. A lot of force can be exerted on the heel, which can compound throughout the limb and into the hips and back if small, abbreviated steps are taken

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Snow School - Register Early and Save 20%! Early registration for Snow Camps & Clinics has begun Summer may have been over in a flash but don’t let the arrival of fall dampen your spirits. There is no better time to start thinking ahead to winter and all the great days that await you on the slopes. Grouse Mountain is Vancouver’s best place to learn to ski and ride so why not let our friendly

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many passionate followers and people who visit them daily. Please rest assured that Beta is in good hands and we are doing everything we can for him. I will keep everyone updated via this blog –Thanks!

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uphill trek, all to raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation. This year’s Seek The Peak winner is Shaun Stephens-Whale with a time of 1:25:38.Other winners are:Top Relay Team: Capilano Eagles with a time of 1:30:07.Top Solo Female: Kim Magnus with a time of 1:37:36.As the crowds gathered to celebrate under spectacular sunny skies in the Grouse Mountain alpine plaza, one racer Terry Byrne – wearing bib

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Set Your Time on the Snowshoe Grind Steep. Snowy. Just as Rewarding. Love the Grouse Grind? Looking for a winter alternative to keep fit in the outdoors? Set your time on the new Snowshoe Grind open today. Escape into the serene beauty of a natural winter playground that begins a few steps away from the Peak Chalet. Hike solo or bring friends and family to tackle our new 4.3 km Snowshoe Grind

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with hundreds of others to raise money and show support for the kids.So we ask, Why wouldn't you?Note: Online registration is only open until 8pm on September 20th (tonight!). After that please register with Grouse Mountain Guest Services in person or via phone: 604.980.9311

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supplies are not as easy to come by.  They are 'scatter hoarders' in that they cache food items above the snow line and in many different locations.  This way, even if one cache is stolen, goes bad or has some other calamity there will still be plenty of food for tight times.Watch for these cheeky birds next time you are visiting with Grinder and Coola.Speaking of Coola - here's a shot of him from

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them to carpool or take public transit to the venue. Don’t be afraid to remind them during the meeting of the ‘Green’ efforts in place and be sure to switch the light off when you leave.

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relationship, this summer we had the pleasure of introducing you to a six week old Great Horned owl who had just joined the team. However, something was missing... his name.This became one of those special opportunities where we are able to bring the entire Grouse Mountain community into the conversation through social media.The idea was simple...Ask you, the community, to submit your name ideas for him

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over last year’s 523, with participants rising again this year to the physical challenges and embracing the fundraising focus.This year Grouse Mountain is honoured to welcome a new charity partner, the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds raised from Seek The Peak will go towards life-saving cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency. “Seek The Peak tests the fitness, stamina, and strength of

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