Rise and Grind!
Grouse Grind officially opens, along with registrations for the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge
April 26, 2024
(North Vancouver) In celebration of the iconic Grouse Grind opening this weekend, Grouse Mountain Resort is excited to announce registration is officially open for the 8th annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge, taking place on June 20th, 2024.
The Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge is the only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse Grind in a 19-hour period. Participants are set to seek their personal bests and look to break the current record of 19 ascents all while raising valuable funds for North Shore Rescue.
“This year’s Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge will be the last opportunity to break the current record before our new Gondola opens, creating a more efficient way to egress the Mountain for next year’s event,” said Madelaine Twomey, Grouse Mountain Resort Communications Manager. “Last year’s event saw the winner complete an amazing 18 grinds, and more than $25,000 was raised for North Shore Rescue, let’s beat both records this year!”
With the Grouse Grind officially open from 7am on April 27, participants in Grouse Mountain’s 2024 Grind Run Series will now be able to add the challenging hike into their training schedules for the three unique events: Seek the Peak (June 8th), the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge (June 20th), and the iconic Grouse Grind Mountain Run (August 24th).
The reopening of the Grouse Grind marks the end of extensive transformation providing a safer and more enjoyable experience for hikers including a new trailhead entrance with improved access, new seating, a water fountain, stretching bars, and better access for first responders. The project also saw the replacement of a foot bridge over a creek near the one-quarter mark, and environmental restoration.
Grouse Mountain Grind Run Series:
• Seek The Peak – Saturday, June 8th: More than 800 runners will take on the challenging 16km course that starts at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, winds its way through North Vancouver, then heads up the legendary Grouse Grind to The Peak of Vancouver. This year’s race will once again help raise funds for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation. This event is already over 50% sold out! For more information: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85307/seek-the-peak-2024
• Multi Grouse Grind Challenge – Thursday, June 20th: From dawn until dusk on the longest day of the year, test your endurance against the most avid of Grinders and raise valuable funds for North Shore Rescue. This is the official and only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse Grind in a one-day period. For more information and to register: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/89016/multi-grouse-grind-challenge-2024
• Grouse Grind Mountain Run – Saturday, August 24th: This Vancouver classic is the true test of your season’s training. Whether you are coming out to set a new record for the fastest ever Grouse Grind, or to better your best time, this is an excellent celebration of the Grouse Grind season. Registration to open soon.
The Grouse Grind is open from 7am to 6.30pm, seven days a week starting Saturday, April 27, 2024. Planning to tackle the Grouse Grind as many times as you can this year? Grouse Mountain is excited to offer three pass choices providing something for everyone including the Annual Pass and Annual Pass plus which offer unlimited access to the skyride and numerous perks and discounts, and the Fiver Download Pass which offers five downloads for the price of four. For more information: https://www.grousemountain.com/annualpass and https://www.grousemountain.com/products/fiver-download-pass/ .
About Grouse Mountain
As part of Northland Properties, Grouse Mountain is proudly local, family-owned and operated. Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as The Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain offers unparalleled panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains, along with a wide range of year-round outdoor and educational activities, dining and more. For more information, please visit grousemountain.com.
For more information, please contact:
Madelaine Twomey
Manager, Communications
Grouse Mountain Resorts
Direct: 604.998.4255
Cell: 604.551.4968