Science of Snow

About Science of Snow

Grouse Mountain, in conjunction with Jim Wiese (Physics Instructor, University of the Fraser Valley), is pleased to offer this program that combines snow activities with specially designed science curriculum packages (materials will be emailed to the school upon registration) with skiing/snowboarding, or a combination of skating and snowshoeing. 

This program includes observations and measurements of selected aspects of skiing, snowboarding, skating or snowshoeing, applying mechanics, thermodynamics and other elements of the physics curriculum to outdoor winter activities.

Program Info & Pricing

Secondary Science of Snow

Includes observations and measurements of selected aspects of skiing/snowboarding, skating or snowshoeing, applying mechanics, thermodynamics and other elements of the Physics 11 & 12 curriculum in outdoor winter activities. Students can choose from skiing or snowboarding. Program pricing is listed below.

Elementary Science of Snow

This program includes snowshoeing or skating and compliments Grouse Mountain’s 1-Day or 4-Day ski or snowboard sessions. Curriculum activities match the science IRPs for Grades 4-7.

Secondary Pricing

Ski/Snowboard + Program $22.40
Lift Ticket $17.92
Lesson (novice) $24.64
Rental Equipment $21.28

Package $86.24

Elementary Pricing

Snowshoe or Skate Rental + Program $22.40

Complimentary helmets are available for use upon request.

Program Dates & Time

The secondary program is only available on January 18, February 13 and March 8, 2012. The elementary program is offered Monday-Friday, January through March. Both programs run approximately 9:30am-2:00pm.

Click here to find booking information.

Weather

As of May 16, 2012 4:00 PM
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0 cm 24hrs
0 cm 7 days
1164 cm Total this season
192 cm Depth at Plateau
270 cm Depth at Peak

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