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Couple Take Fundraising To New Heights PAUL WALDIE The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Sep. 07 2012 Esther and Martin Kafer grew up in Switzerland and have been climbing mountains for more than 70 years. They met on a mountain top and spent their honeymoon in 1953 scaling the Matterhorn. The couple, now both in their 80s, moved to Canada in 1954, first settling in Kitimat, B.C, and later in

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Register Now for Avalanche Awareness Training Are you interested in learning how to evaluate avalanche conditions, analyze forecasts and plan for all weather conditions? Our experienced team will teach you the basics with our two-day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course. Designed for recreationists with basic training, our course provides an entry-level decision-making framework that is

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June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top.  These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary.  They may

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active until the return of winter. The 2011/2012 winter season saw Grouse Mountain breaking our average snowfall record, for the past ten years, with a stunning 1,163 centimetres of white gold. With an early start on November 18 to massive deliveries of snow in January and February this truly was an exceptional season for everyone who hit the slopes. From our festive Peak of Christmas celebration and

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day to tackle them for the first time, it is important to be aware of these hurdles and face them head-on. Ready to tackle them with me? 1. Solo vs. RelayI love that there is a relay option for this race. Endurance events are meant to be supportive (there’s nothing like seeing your friends and family holding signs and cheering you on), and to have a relay team option is a remarkable addition for

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this special evening is the perfect way to begin a new year with new memories.”For more information about Grouse Mountain’s New Year’s Eve celebration, please click here.Grouse Mountain’s 2014/15 winter season is poised to be an exciting one with new night terrain on Blazes (including new lighting), a brand-new race centre and one of western Canada’s most-renowned terrain parks among the

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Grouse Mountain Career Fair Competitive job climate finds prospective employees seeking that little something extra. October 15th, 2007. North Vancouver, BC - In preparation for its 9th Annual Career Fair this coming weekend, Grouse Mountain has focused its message to applicants on the non-monetary benefits of working at the resort.Career Fair advertising, website postings, and word-of-mouth

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Dine "Up" Vancouver at the Peak January 16th to February 3rd is Dine Out Vancouver’s Annual opportunity to taste-drive some of the best restaurants in the city. The Peak of Vancouver’s Observatory Restaurant features a unique spin on the event as guests dine ‘up’ as well as ‘out’… January 2nd, 2008. North Vancouver, BC- Starting January 16th, and running until February 3rd, diners can enjoy a 3

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has consistently had some of the longest seasons on record with skiing and riding continuing well into spring. Armed with the North Shore's largest snowmaking fleet, Grouse Mountain’s 2014/15 winter season is poised to be an exciting one with new night terrain on Blazes (including new lighting), a brand-new race centre and one of western Canada’s most-renowned terrain parks among the highlights.For

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Register Now for the Snowshoe Grind Challenge NEW DATE: Saturday March 15, 2014 Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, registration for the Snowshoe Grind Challenge is open! Whether you’re looking to test your skills against other participants or simply want to start 2014 on the right foot, the Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Grind Challenge is a fun-filled activity for snowshoers of all ages

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