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The Grouse Grind Opens May 8, 2015 Timing couldn't be better for the opening of the Grouse Grind as the forecast for the weekend is absolutely glorious. Planning on getting on the trail this Grind season? Get fit and keep fit this summer. Purchase an Annual Local’s Pass so that downloading is a cinch. An Annual Local’s Pass provides unlimited downloads plus heaps of other benefits including

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to fall over me. Weird right? I used to despise running and now we’re talking about hurling my body up the side of a mountain? Oh how the times have changed. The road to now. This change of heart is the product of embarking on my very own version of a "Belly off Club” mission. A series of outrageous runs have turned into exciting challenges. True, getting here didn’t come easy and it certainly

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 24 Congratulations to Sylvia Van Sickle from Surrey Sylvia [hearts] Grouse Mountain because... "My best Grouse Mountain moment was a couple of weeks go when my husband and I took my 67-year-old mother and her 68-year-old husband up the Grouse Grind for their first time. It was a challenge my mother always wanted to do but she kept coming up with excuses

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Get Ready For Snow! A cold front is on the way and the only place you want to be is the Peak of Vancouver The news that winter enthusiasts throughout the Lower Mainland have been waiting for has finally arrived. Our friends at the Meteorological Services of Canada delivered us breaking news this afternoon that a major shift in the weather pattern is about to happen promising to bring bucket loads

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Meet Our Golden Ticket Finalists Voting for the Golden Ticket winner takes place Mar. 18-27, 2013 We've selected the top 5 entries for our $10,000 Golden Ticket giveaway. Meet Paul, Steph, Enzo, Gareth and Sarah!Each Golden Ticket contest finalist visited the Mountain this past week to star in their own short video explaining why they Y2Play. Watch them all and vote for your favourite now!

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.  Glancing to my right I found myself staring face to face with a Northern Pygmy Owl sitting on our dish shelf. I think we were both surprised!  He had somehow entered the building and was looking for a way out.  It's not an uncommon part of my job to remove stray birds from buildings, but this is the first time I've had to help an owl back outside.  Without much ordeal I was able to pick-up the little guy

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How do you showcase Vancouver in April? Host a Fondue Dinner in the City Timber Room! On the 17th April 2012, the Insurance Institute of BC decided to host their Annual Western Regional Meeting dinner in the City Timber Room.Grouse Mountain was chosen as the venue as they wanted a place different than a regular restaurant dinner. "We were looking for something unique to Vancouver, and something

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, there was so much to see and the hours spent were enjoyed immensely. A perfect Vancouver day, sunny, clear, the views of the city were spectacular. The Skyride up was exciting for all four of us, swinging while passing the towers delighted Hailee (the birthday girl), especially the second tower’s swing - like a ride in itself for her! I have to confess enjoying an ice cream was one of the first things

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water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene. Climbing the Grouse Grind is a terrific accomplishment, and we’ll keep those good vibes flowing with a special presentation by thought leader Taylor Conroy and live DJ during the after party. Register today and begin your fundraising, remembering that $25 provides clean water for one person – for life!

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Seek The Peak is back for its 10th anniversary Welcoming new charity partner BC Cancer Foundation Who’s afraid of a few hills?Apparently not the 700+ participants already signed up to tackle 4,100 feet of elevation gain from Ambleside to the top of Grouse Mountain. Set for Saturday, June 15th, Seek The Peak presented by Columbia is going strong after 10 years. The number of registrants is up

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