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Bears Enter Hyperphagia Each fall, when the weather cools and the days grow shorter, grizzly bears enter a state known as hyperphagia.  During this period, the bears bulk up as much as possible for the coming winter.  Grinder and Coola are no exception to this and have begun to prepare for a cold, snowy winter.Over the last couple weeks we have seen an increase in the bears appetite coupled with

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available at General Admission rates starting May 2, 2011, making downhilling that much more enticing. For season passholders, your winter snowpass is still valid. Spring operating hours are noon-8pm weekdays, and 9:30am-5:30pm weekends. Looking for uphill adventure instead? Snowshoeing also continues at the Peak of Vancouver. To get Grouse Grind-ready try the mountain top Snowshoe Grind for a fabulous

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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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elevator cabin can now travel up and down the rails from the very bottom to the top. (See the photo showing the inside of our elevator cabin).

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The Observatory Wins Silver THE OBSERVATORY RESTAURANT WINS SILVER FOR ITS WINE LIST AT THE PLAYHOUSE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL! March 6, 2008, North Vancouver-Grouse Mountain’s Observatory Restaurant is proud to announce its Silver Award win for its wine list from the Playhouse International Wine Festival. Up against some of the best restaurants from BC and Alberta, Grouse Mountain is

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a full closure until next spring as a result of slippery conditions and continuing snowfall on the upper sections of the trail. Thank you to the thousands of avid Grinders who made 2011 another fantastic season on the Grouse Grind. To all those who took part in all of Grouse Mountain events this summer; including Grind for Kids, Seek The Peak and the BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run, your efforts

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morning – I think they wished they had the view I had that morning! I also checked out the sledge hockey demonstration set up on the ice rink and bid on a few of the items in the silent auction being held in the chalet, I didn't win anything, but the buffet lunch helped soften that blow. It's truly inspired me to see the athletes of VASS on the Mountain. Next time you visit during the winter months

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Milan Lucic Celebrates With The Stanley Cup At Grouse Mountain Hometown hero picks the Peak of Vancouver for a private party with friends and family.  Back in June, when Vancouver’s Milan Lucic won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins he made it clear that heading up Grouse Mountain was on the top of his to-do list. Yesterday, Grouse Mountain was pleased to welcome Milan, the Stanley Cup as

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Profess Your Love from the Mountain Make your reservation at Grouse Mountain's Observatory Restaurant for an evening of decadent dining. February 1, 2008, North Vancouver: Make your reservation at Grouse Mountain's Observatory Restaurant for an evening of decadent dining. Our 5 course, love-inspired menu created by Executive Chef Dino L. Gazzola will quicken your Valentine's pulse. With the upper

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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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