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Grouse Grind Season Opens May 17, 2014 Just in time for the long weekend, we’re excited to announce that the Grouse Grind will be open for the 2014 season at 6:15am tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th. This weekend is the perfect time to hit the trail while challenging yourself to hit a new personal best - and kick off your training for Whistler Water One Climb and Seek the Peak, happening June 14th

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nice and warm, it was time to attack the Grind. Our tips for those who are looking to set personal bests would go as follows:Pick the straightest route possible If you can take two stairs in one step, do so at each opportunity Run or speed walk the flat parts Rely on your quads rather than using your hands to push you up each step. By doing this you will build more leg strength and stamina for next

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Trail running and Yoga cool down! Week 9 of Seek the Peak training It was a beautiful evening for this week's training. The group met at the Cleveland Dam under the Whistler Water tent. Lynn from Grouse Mountain was there with a big smile to meet the group.We had a short briefing which explained the route we would be running of approximately 5km and then a yoga cool down. Our run would be the

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A record year for Seek The Peak’s 10th anniversary Race winners and fundraisers tackle the course and breast cancer Undaunted by 4,100 feet of elevation gain and 16 kilometres from Ambleside to the peak of Grouse Mountain, a record 804 racers conquered hills and fought against breast cancer today as part of the 2013 Seek The Peak presented by Columbia. Racers endured the challenging and scenic

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Book Your Two-Day Avalanche Awareness Training Are you interested in learning how to evaluate avalanche conditions, analyze forecasts and plan for all weather conditions? Join us March 8 & 9; or March 22 & 23 as our experienced team will teach you the basics with our two-day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course. Designed for recreationists with basic training, our course provides

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Speed training and nutritional talk with Vega! Week 8 of Seek the Peak Training The group met under the breezeway at the Whole Foods in Park Royal at the Whistler Water tent.I could not make the training that night, so Michael from the group, shared with me all the good times that were had for week 8 (thanks Michael!). Vega gave an amazing talk about nutrition before everyone went jogging down

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Register Now for the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge What’s your Grouse Grind Challenge? Maybe you’re a passionate Grinder looking to set a personal best (and maybe even a new record!) up the trail. Or perhaps your personal challenge is completing the Grouse Grind for the very first time in the company of friends or family. For every level of ability, registration is now open for the

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pick the sessions and speakers that call out to you. Attendance is first-come-first-served, and while the Theatre in the Sky does accommodate a large group, you are encouraged to arrive a bit early to ensure your space.View Schedule

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This Summer, Get Airborne! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just looking for the ultimate sight-seeing experience, Grouse Mountain has some great ideas for your summer bucket list. Blackcomb Aviation offers helicopter rides from Grouse Mountain with an array of tour options. Look inside the crater of an extinct volcano or explore the BC coastline - there is a tour sure to inspire. Contact

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a healthy and typical hibernation period,” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten. “They began eating roughage a few days ago to jump-start their digestive and metabolic systems, and based on their playfulness that seemed to work.” This marks 12 years since the orphaned grizzlies were rescued and became residents of Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. “This year

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