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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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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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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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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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Alpha doing well - enjoying spring! We get a lot of questions on how Alpha, our remaining Timber Wolf, is doing and he's doing really well!  After the passing of our older brothers, Beta and Omega, we watched him closely for any behavioral changes and after a short period of nervousness he quickly settled in to a new routine.It is not uncommon to find lone wolves in the wild.  Sometimes they

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Y2Play Is 60% Sold Looking to get in some time on the slopes this spring break? Grouse Mountain’s Y2Play pass puts skiing and riding in-reach for the whole family with savings up to 80% off regular pass pricing. And, with Y2Play, you can start skiing right away, and then ski and ride all of next season too. Y2Play is more than 60% sold – so don’t delay on snapping up your pass today. Y2Play

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Limited Time 'Throwback $19.90' Pricing Register now for the 25th Anniversary Clearly.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run The 25th-annual Grouse Grind Mountain Run is coming up on Sunday, September 13! Whether you're looking to set a new event record, beat your personal best, tackle the trail as a team or raise funds for Grind For Kids, we promise a party like no other. To celebrate our 25th

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The North Shore's Longest Winter Season Just Got Even Longer (April 27, 2012) Winter continues at The Peak of Vancouver with a new tube park!  NOTE: As of June 2012, the Tube Park is not available.Mother Nature did not disappoint this winter at the Peak of Vancouver delivering over 11 meters of snow to Grouse Mountain during the course of the season. With an impressive base still on the slopes

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one run along the power line trail and then back to our starting position at the dam. In all, we put in an honest 7km of long accents and descents. A high knee and forward foot drive while leaning into the mountain, head up, made the climb much more tolerable and allowed us to use the power and momentum to our advantage. Although there will not be much descending for Seek the Peak, the importance of

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