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Inner city youth benefit from new initiative
communities and Zero Ceiling at Grouse Mountain is part of delivering the best possible.” The 2009 program lessons for the 75 youth, ranging in age from 12 to 18, began on February 16 and end on March 25. The students were divided into groups of 25 per class, each held three nights a week. Grouse Mountain’s contribution to the program includes lift tickets for all the students (plus volunteers and
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/inner-city-youth-benefit-from-new-initiative
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Momentous winter season kicks off at Grouse Mountain
Friday, November 13, 2009. Paradise Bowl will be open for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the serene beauty of a natural winter playground. Mother Nature has brought about the favourable weather conditions that prompt this exciting opening. Snow enthusiasts can look forward to accessing the Greenway Chair, and ski or snowboard along the famed Paradise run. Freestyle park riders can also try their hand
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/momentous-winter-season-kicks-off-at-grouse-mountain
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Volunteers and athletes rewarded
Volunteers and athletes rewarded with more than $1M donation from Grouse Mountain After Hours pass guarantees the most dedicated have even more time to celebrate and enjoy winter January 26, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The commitment of 2010 Olympic athletes and volunteers deserves the enduring thanks of communities the world over, and Grouse Mountain is pleased to offer a
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/volunteers-and-athletes-rewarded
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Winter's back at Grouse Mountain
in our country. Y2Play is, in large part, what makes Grouse Mountain the place where heroes of snow are born and raised.At the time of this release, Grouse Mountain had received 37cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. The Peak Chair, Screaming Eagle Chair, and Greenway Chair are all in operation, giving access to beginner and intermediate terrain. The freezing temperatures are also being supported
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/winters-back-at-grouse-mountain
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The snow season lasts longest here
and Full Season Snow Passholders to bring a guest to ski or ride for free on Friday, April 3rd. Grouse Mountain has consistently delivered the best downhill offering in British Columbia all season, and now skiers and rides can keep winter alive a while longer. To that end, it is pleased to announce that the downhill operation is being extended by nearly two weeks longer than any other North Shore
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/the-snow-season-lasts-longest-here
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Mortimer the Yellow-bellied Marmot
Mortimer, please let us know by emailing me at dmanky@grousemountain.com . Marmots are larger than our local squirrels, have dense, rustic colored fur and spend all of their time on the ground, underneath bridges and inside culverts. No climbing trees for Mortimer!Stay tuned for further updates via this blog. Below is a map of some Mortimer sightings. Are any of these areas near you? View Mortimer the
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Hibernating bears wake from winter sleep
Hibernating bears wake from winter sleep April 21, 2010, North Vancouver, BC - Grinder and Coola poked their heads curiously outside their den, and then the two bears took to their heels and chased each other playfully around their snow-covered habitat. The resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife returned outdoors after five months of hibernation on Wednesday
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/hibernating-bears-wake-from-winter-sleep
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Start Preparing for a race by... Relaxing?
. My focus this week? Almost exactly the opposite!For the past few days, including a few more to follow, my primary focal point has been to taper my training into a state of light workouts and relaxation. Now this may seem odd, and with no explanation it most certainly would be. It is that this up coming weekend I plan to tackle my second half marathon here in Vancouver.For most people the second go
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/start-preparing-for-a-race-by-relaxing
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Hundreds attend Mountain Run
in age from seven to 78. This year’s charitable recipient remains The BC Lung Association, and race participants have raised thousands of dollars while they continue to collect pledges on behalf of the association until the end of October.“BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run participants can really make their effort worthwhile by joining the Lung Association’s Grouse Grind SuperTeam, and using this
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/hundreds-attend-mountain-run
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Earth Day: The Eye of the Wind
the 37.5 metre blades of a fully commissioned wind turbine, some 57 metres above the peak of a mountain. All year round, Grouse Mountain provides uniquely British Columbian experiences that marry authentic West Coast adventure with operating principles that are rooted in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Today, on this global tribute to our planet, Grouse Mountain encourages all
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/earth-day-the-eye-of-the-wind