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one with the longest migration as they head to Mexico each year and back to BC and Alaska to breed.The Anna's Hummingbird is the other species we see and it has been increasing it's range every year as it adapts to human influenced environments.  The Anna's Hummingbird has become non-migratory and instead feeds on human planted food and on feeders to survive the winter in our region.This session

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Grinder and Coola Enter Lower Pond Habitat 2019 Today marked one of the earliest annual openings of our Grizzly Bear Lower Pond Habitat.  With the amount of snowfall here on Grouse Mountain we have to take down Grinder and Coola's complete 5.5 acre summer habitat each year.  In the spring, we need to remove the snow and re-set it up in stages.  The Lower Pond side is the last stage and now the

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. Getting out on the Mountain is the best way to spend a day during the winter in our opinion. In the spring the days are longer, the temperature is higher, the snow is softer and everyone is just having a good time. Spring skiing has some great health benefits too. Warm temperatures and extra sunlight are great mood enhancers to help treat the winter blues. It can also relieve stress and improve sleep

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our first snowfall and the days grew increasingly short for daylight and temperatures dropped below zero it was the last few things neeeded and 'hibernation' began.We put hibernation in quotations because what the bears are really doing is technically not hibernation and has instead become referred to as winter dormancy.   True hibernators lower their heart rate and body temperatures to extremes and

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'Tis The Season For Giving At this time of year, its hard not to get caught up in the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With Christmas just around the corner shopping is certainly top of mind for many and with lots of amazing deals to choose from its easy to get carried away.Today marks the 6th anniversary of Giving Tuesday.GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering

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the mountain experience accessible to all. “As our biggest event of the year, the VASS Cup is a true celebration of our community and showcases what we call the VASS Magic,” said VASS President, Anne Bethune. “It’s not only a chance to recognize our students as they show their skills on the race course, but an opportunity to hear stories from family and friends about the impact VASS has in our

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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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New Menu at the Grouse Grind Coffee Bar Hearty and delicious options now available! We're excited to launch a brand new menu of delicious hot items at the Grouse Grind Coffee Bar!It's already your go to stop for a quick coffee and snack after conquering the trails, but starting today you can now satisfy your hunger with a variety of new hot options. Try out new favourites like Chicken Pot Pie

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ski. In store now, we have the Fjallraven faux fur hat which not only keeps your ears toasty, but withstands wind and rain. For something a little more casual, try some fun and stylish knits from Ambler. They are made of 100% wool which will keep you warm, even in the worst weather. Plaid Please! Another fun print making a comeback is plaid. It’s a laid-back casual trend everyone can enjoy and

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fattening up in the wild then check out the bears of Katmai National Park - they are holding their annual "Fat Bear Week" where you can watch the bears fishing on the streams and vote for your favourite fat bear!Check it out here Need for protein and fats Grinder and Coola's diet changes from the summertime when they are mostly focused on fruits and vegetables to the fall and hyperphagia when they will

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