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through is not technically hibernation.  They are in a period of extremely slow metabolism and lethargy to help them make it through the cold months when there are no food resources in their territories.  While a true hibernator will have their body temperature lower to extremes and have their heart rate drop to just a few beats per minute Grizzlies do not go to this extreme.  Their body temperature

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Seek the peak training: Pacers' Advice Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!A huge part of our training program and our race day team is our team of pacers. These folks know where

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Summer Favourites Return May Long Weekend Launch of Summer Season at the Peak of Vancouver Summer season has returned to Grouse Mountain! Beginning Saturday you can enjoy summer favourites like our World Famous Lumberjack Show, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion Demonstration, Owl Interpretive Talks, Bear Ranger Talks, Eco-walks, Heli-Tours and much more. Returning this summer is our newest

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little more about our birds on Grouse Mountain?  Then please participate in one of our guided Eco-walks which will be bird focused this day.  The Vancouver Bird Festival (http://www.vanbirdfest.com/) is hosted this year in conjunction with the 27th International Ornithological Conference being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the week of August 19th - 26th.  This conference sees thousands of

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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Running Tips Our 15th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak! Today our Seek The Peak Trainer, Marieve Legrand shares some valuable tips on trail running.Hi

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several ways you can help out the wildlife and also encourage them to remain wild - this is their best opportunity to thrive and survive. Bird watching is one of the largest past times around the world and having birds come to your yard is a great way to observe nature and also learn about some of the fascinating species that call BC home (or part time home!). Bird feeders are readily available at most

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required but looking at alternatives to chemical pesticides may help out these wonderful little birds.At Grouse Mountain we have been running our monitoring station for the last 12 years - it is part of a very long term study to see what the overall trend for population numbers is for the Rufous and Anna's Hummingbirds. Unfortunately it looks like overall that trend is declining.You can help

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of next season. The savings Y2Play offers are massive, with up to 80% off our regular snow pass pricing.The Y2Play value doesn't stop there. Y2Players enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail, at partner resorts and more. Grouse Mountain is committed to safe skiing and riding. Each year with Y2Play Grouse Mountain works with our suppliers to provide exceptional savings on helmets. This year

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Seek the Peak Training: Fundraising Tips Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!Fundraising is an incredibly important component of our annual Seek the Peak race. Since 2004, this

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around the world, GivingTuesday unites communities by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another. - https://givingtuesday.ca/aboutAt Grouse Mountain we believe in giving back to our community and working with charitable partners throughout the year to help those less fortunate than ourselves.Through our Peak of Christmas celebration we are working to support BC's sick kids in partnership

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