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Seek the Peak Blog: Mental Preparation
Seek the Peak Blog: Mental Preparation The 16th annual Seek the Peak returns on June 16 and we want to make sure that you're ready to crush the course on race day. 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 tips on how to prepare mentally to take on the
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Geoff Kabush Takes the Day at the Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty
a portion of the proceeds from the Grouse Grind Mountain Run to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. 2017 Results: Men: 1st place – Geoff Kabush (28:06) 2nd place – Eric Carter (28:20) 3rd place – Jordan Guenette (28:22) Women: 1st place – Robyn Mildren (34:35) 2nd place – Keri Lynn McKenzie (37:06) 3rd place – Victoria McMillan (37:52) Course details: Length: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) Elevation
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9th Annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run Celebrates Personal Achievement on the Trail
9th Annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run Celebrates Personal Achievement on the Trail Snowshoers of all ages enjoy a fantastic morning at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Sunshine and excellent conditions on the trail greeted enthusiastic snowshoers at the 9th annual Snowshoe Grind™ Mountain Run presented by VPG Realty. Close to 100 participants enjoyed the fresh mountain air as they took
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Around-the-Clock Activities Return to Grouse Mountain for 24 Hours of Winter
the Peak of Vancouver.” Celebrations kick off Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30 am and run through 10:00 pm on Sunday, March 24th with a variety of special activities including all-night skiing, snowboarding and ice skating; midnight and sunrise snowshoe tours; a spectacular torch parade; special apres celebration; yoga and much more. A complimentary shuttle will be available from 12am to 7am on March
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Grouse Mountain Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers
awarded by the Resort’s unique mountaintop playground. About Grouse Mountain:Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, welcoming 1.3 million visitors annually. With an employee base of over 600 during the summer season and more than 800 during the winter season Grouse Mountain is also the largest employer of youth on the North Shore. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we
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Seek the Peak Training: Trail Safety
Seek the Peak Training: Trail Safety 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 resident trail running expert, Colin Wilson shares some important things to keep in mind when it
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12th Annual VASS Cup Returns to Grouse Mountain on March 10th
disabilities including people with a visual impairment, spinal cord injury, missing limbs and our growing autism program. About Grouse Mountain: With 221 acres of skiable terrain, Grouse Mountain has been welcoming visitors to our slopes to enjoy the best in downhill sports since our inaugural season in 1926. The 2018/19 winter season also marks the 25th anniversary of terrain parks on Grouse Mountain. With
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Common Mammals of Grouse Mountain
vocal as they communicate amongst themselves. Coyotes are scavengers and will eat just about anything but here on Grouse Mountain we've seen the hoping in the grasses catching small voles and mice. Coyotes tend to be monogamous and mate for life - their litter size can range from 3 to 12 pups. Coyotes do not present any danger to adults but young children should be supervised closely if hiking or
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Helping the Hummingbirds
please hang the feeder far enough off the ground to prevent it becoming an attractant - bears have a sweet tooth and love sugar water too!Finally, fill the feeder with a water and sugar solution. The most common is 3 parts water to 1 part sugar. Boil the water you plan to use for about 15 minutes to kill any bacteria that might be present. This will also boil off any chlorine or other chemicals used
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Seek the Peak Training: Injury Prevention Tips
journey from Timberly at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic.Top 5 Pre-run & mid-race injury prevention tips 1. Warm-up – Before any given run, you need to ensure your nervous system, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints are ready for the load you are about to put on them to avoid shock to the system. A slow jog is not enough to warm things up. Legs swings, marching drills, hurdler steps
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