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Grinder and Coola Emerge From Hibernation On Friday April 28th, 2017 Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, emerged from a five-month long hibernation period started on November 28th, 2016.  These 152 days make the 2016/2017 hibernation the second longest ever and only one day short of tying their record from 2010/2011.Both bears had shown signs of stirring in the weeks leading up to

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Grinder and Coola enter their 18th hibernation period on grouse mountain On December 1st, 2018, Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, entered their 18th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain.  The bears had been growing sluggish for the last couple weeks and their appetites had reduced to next to nothing.  This was a sure sign that hibernation was close!  Once we started to receive

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of the winter season,” said Grouse Mountain’s Director, Mountain Operations Grant Wahl. “Our snowmaking team has done a great job taking advantage of the recent cold temperatures. We’re working to open up more terrain as soon as possible.” This winter season marks a significant milestone for Grouse Parks; celebrating the 25th anniversary of terrain parks on Grouse Mountain. Kicking off the

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complete without a good bear wrestle! We can tell Grinder and Coola are happy by watching their behaviors and play wrestling is a sign of contentment. You would have to be in their weight category to compete though!

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report that all is well with Grinder and Coola! They have each received a clean bill of health and are ready to head into hibernation very soon.We are anticipating a lot of snow this year and the bears seem to be too as they are already showing signs of slowing down and their appetites are decreasing - all signs that their long winter sleep is quickly approaching.Here are some interesting measurements

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Barn swallows return to grouse mountain after long migration Last week we noticed our first Barn Swallows of 2018 flying around the Peak offices of Grouse Mt.  It was a welcome sight that, to us, means Spring is officially here. The swallows are here from the Spring until about September when they begin their long migration back south.  The birds will begin nesting soon - this begins with

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for a few hours. In that case, I always bring with me:Extra layer (preferably waterproof) Food (gels, trail mix, energy bars, whatever you want really) Small first aid kit (Band-Aids, tape, gauze, anti bite,) Lighter/matches Hat or Buff Water (1l approx.) Signalling device (whistle) Cell phone 

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First snowfall of the season at Grouse Mountain! A layer of white blankets the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) It’s arrived: the first snowfall of the season! Today is an exciting day for local skiers and riders as the first flakes signal winter is just around the corner at Grouse Mountain. As of noon today we have received 2 cm of the flaky white stuff, and it continues to fall. With cool

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our tall grasses and trees this summer if you are out hiking - you might see a Marten skulking nearby! Douglas Squirrel Probably the most common mammal seen on Grouse Mountain is the Douglas Squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii). This chestnut brown, small sized squirrel, can be seen running around or charging up and down trees. Their high-pitched chirp is another sign that they are nearby - it is

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