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The Snowshoe Grind Challenge Is Coming Up Join us Saturday, March 15, 2014 The third-annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge is just two weeks away, so you know what that means: time to put those New Year's resolutions in motion! 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

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unique experience for snowshoers of all levels.For those strapping on their snowshoes for the first time or hitting the trail with a young family, the more moderate 1km route around Blue Grouse Loop is a great option.  Register now to enjoy early bird pricing (until January 20th) and some great perks! All race participants will receive a $25 SHOES.COM gift card plus, the first 50 people registered will

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27cm of New Snow Hello snow! Skier and riders, Grouse Mountain has received some welcome snow over the past few days, enhancing conditions on the Mountain. Be sure to wake up and check the Grouse Mountain Snow Report for new terrain updates. And, if Mother Nature is kind, we’ll have more on the way. Snowshoe trails continue to be in fabulous condition, so get out and get your heart pumping. And

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of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” Step by StepIn the past few weeks I’ve been trying to focus on inclines and making sure I build a base, my biggest fear is that I will burn out mid-race. I decided the best way to really put this to a real test would be to do the Grouse Grind. I decided to make this a bonding experience and took my baby sister with me, a Victoria

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B.C. couple in their 80s break records by reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro  October 3, 2012.Vancouver, B.C. - Local hiking enthusiasts Esther and Martin Kafer have successfully reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making them the oldest couple - 84 and 85 years old - known to have achieved this feat! The couple embarked on the trek up 19,354 ft. on Africa's tallest mountain as part of

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The 2012 ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run Sees Amazing Athletic Performances  Elite Mountain Runners, Corporate Teams, First Timers and Seasoned Hikers Celebrate Another Great Season On The Grouse Grind September 22, 2012. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. – North America’s most popular hiking trail, the Grouse Grind, saw some amazing athletic performances today at this year’s

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Birds Enjoying some Nice Flying Weather! Our Birds in Motion birds have been out and flying in this gorgeous summer weather we have been receiving lately.  Each demonstration features an owl, hawk, falcon and an eagle.  The birds literally fly right over your head!New to our demonstrations is a special demonstration of two Harris' Hawks flying together.  They are one of the only a few species of

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of KMs in and around the homebase to get prepared for the endurance portion of such a task. This included: Buntzen Lake Trail Run (8km)Road Run- Moderate changes in elevation (13km)Road Run- Relatively flat, slower paced (5km)It is quite obvious that endurance and proper technique will play a big role in the success of this year's Seek the Peak finishers. One area of training that is often excluded

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Get Excited! Winter Is Just Around the Corner Book now for Camps and Clinics School is back in session, the days are getting shorter so that signals that winter is almost here. Don't despair this means months of fun on the slopes are on the horizon! Get a jump start honing your skills by registering early for our ski and snowboarding Zone and Free Ride Camps, Ski Wee, Ladies Only, Adult Clinics

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The Perfect Christmas Lunch Make your holiday get together one to remember. Whether you are getting together with friends, or have an office group of 8 or fewer, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with a Christmas Lunch in the Observatory atop Grouse Mountain. The festive three course menu includes choices such as yam terrine, turkey duo, arctic char, egg nog creme brulee and

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