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we have all ran our long runs, attempted some variation of antagonizing hill runs and perhaps even tackled the Grouse Grind once or twice since its 2012 opening day last Saturday. All this combine with the long weekend where a few too many BBQ veggie dogs and socials went down the hatch, it certainly came down to finding the balance between enjoying the good weather and not jeopardizing our days of

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afternoon. Both nine-year-old males came bounding out to see the world after their absence and wrestle for the rest of the afternoon.“Waking from hibernation is a gradual process,” says Wildlife Director, Ken Macquisten. “Grinder and Coola have become increasingly active over the last couple of weeks to the point we knew the end of hibernation was imminent and they were soon ready to emerge. This is the

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far more anxious and fretful then the first. It’s not that I am questioning my training, nor am I fearful of the distance. The feeling that sits at the bottom of my stomach comes from shear competitiveness. It’s almost a sickening excitement knowing how bad I want to better my finish time over last years race. This may not be the healthiest mindset to enter an event, as some trainers will say to

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platform heels, young couples waited in long lines for their turn to ride the gondola to the top of Vancouver for one of the city's most coveted dining experiences. Awaiting diners at the summit was the meal Vancouverites, particularly those seeking to impress their dates, bragged about at the office water cooler. No, we didn't queue up for fresh shellfish or cedar-planked salmon; instead we coveted a

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dependable partner or groupBecause sharing success feels so much better with friends. This is something I find that works amazing for me: If you’re feeling sluggish and lazy, count on your partner to pick you up and return the favor when you see them slumping. Amazingly enough Grouse Mountain is offering up some group training sessions every Tuesday night up until race week. Come say hello next week as I

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preservation practices with a Critics Choice accolade announced yesterday. "Where Vancouver has selected The Observatory, Grouse Mountain's finest restaurant, as its champion for continuing to take standards of food conservation to new heights," says Executive Chef Dino Gazzola. "We are grateful to the judging committee and the readers of the publication for this award, which also reflects on the resort’s

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through the snow covered entrance to their hibernation den, they came bounding out to frolic and wrestle for the rest of the afternoon. Attached is a picture of Grinder with his first view outside the den. “Grinder and Coola have been more mobile inside their hibernation den in the past few weeks, which indicates they are ready to emerge” says Wildlife Director, Ken Macquisten. "It is always exciting

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lights turned around as we rode the chairlifts up, or when we would treat ourselves to dinner and a couple beers at the Altitudes Bistro after some hard riding. On especially good nights we would plan it just perfectly to snowboard and catch the Canucks game going on that night from a cozy spot near the fire by the window again looking over our beautiful city (how many times do I have to say it

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their food. It was quite funny when I saw Grinder testing a floating snow iceberg to see if it was steady enough to use as a landing pad to grab an apple from a small pond, compared to Coola who was swimming around to retrieve his apples. We then walked over to the bear den where we put the kibble. I got to walk inside the bear den and pour the kibble into separate piles on the opposite side of the

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 fundraising but that is something that I want to change and would welcome any opportunity to help out.  GFK:  What would you tell somebody who does Grouse Grind and hasn't signed up yet for Grind For Kids? BA: I would say that there is no reason to not be involved! It's so simple and all of the money goes to help kids and supports an amazing foundation and hospital.Grind for Kids closes for the season on

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