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hibernation Grinder weighed in at 886lbs and Coola, being shy of the scale, had not stepped on for awhile but we anticipate that he broke 1000 lbs! Over the last few weeks the bears have built a deep mattress out of Pacific-silver Fir (Amabilis Fir) branches that were provided by refuge staff. Usually it's Coola who does most of the bed making but this year we observed both Grinder and Coola sharing the

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120,000 Black Bears. It may surprise you to know that Black Bears are omnivorous and feed mostly on vegetation. They can be seen foraging for berries, grasses, nuts and other plant matter which comprises 80% of their diet. That being said, if a good chance for a meat meal such as fish or venison comes along they won't turn it down! Black bears have an amazing sense of smell and can find food from

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action and with more snowfall in the forecast we’ll be working hard to open up more terrain soon.” Enhancements for the 2017/18 winter season include significant slope grooming and enhanced top to bottom lighting on Blazes, an update to the grooming fleet with the purchase of a new Snowcat, a new wall ride and enhanced features in Grouse Woods™, improvements to recently introduced glade runs – Peak

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presentations, a recovery zone, BBQ, music and interactive sponsor activations. This year’s event features a cash purse for both male and female top finishers. 1st place: $1500 2nd place: $750 3rd place: $250 New for 2017, a course record incentive has generously been provided by the event’s title sponsor, VPG Realty Inc. An additional $2,500 will be awarded to the top male and female finishers should they

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strategically expanded over the next while, emulating the experience in the wild, where Grizzly bears gradually increase their footprint within a territory. Grinder and Coola turned 16 this past winter. Both male Grizzlies were orphaned in separate incidents and brought to Grouse Mountain as their last viable option. The bears are an important part of the Grouse Mountain family and give our guests an

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GRIND-ing It OUT Tips to help secure your best Grouse Grind® Time “GRIND-ing IT OUT” Tips to help secure your best Grouse® Grind Time From the pros at Session Athletics Session Athletics and Lululemon have teamed up to make sure all participants are ready to take on the Grind in preparation for the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run, taking place on September 15th, 2018. In order to achieve your best

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Owls of Grouse Mountain: Whooo’s Whooo The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife provides a safe and secure sanctuary for at risk wildlife. It is home to many species, both resident and wild. Through research and education programs, the Refuge furthers wildlife conservation and appreciation.Read on to learn more about Cleo and Blizzard, Grouse Mountain’s Barn owl and Snowy owl residents

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events throughout the year including: 24 Hours of Winter - Mountain Top Scavenger Hunt on Feb 6th 2016 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run on Feb 7th 2016 Seek the Peak on June 12th 2016 “We are excited to begin our partnership with this progressive, locally-based company.” said Grouse Mountain’s Senior Marketing Manager Ainslie Fincham. “With both companies focused on delivering exceptional value and customer

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, here’s a look at some of the steps we’re taking towards reducing our environmental footprint.As Earth Day approaches, conversations about sustainability and the environment come to the forefront. But, we believe there are opportunities for those conversations to take place every day. Being located so close to the City yet on the edge of the wilderness and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors a year

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day. It is a challenge, but having your water bottle ready is step #1. Warm-up Exercises:1. Leg swings (forward and back):  2 sets of 30, each leg. Start low and work your way to higher kicks as you approach rep 30 Keep your stomach muscles engaged and do not let your lower back arch (extend)The movement should feel like it is coming from your hips not your back 2. Reverse lunge with knee drive: 3

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