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Fun and Accomplishment Celebrated at the Annual Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run Snowshoers of all ages enjoy a morning on the trail at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) This morning atop Grouse Mountain, a crowd of enthusiastic snowshoers filled the starting gate for the 6th Annual Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run. Last week’s snowfall provided excellent conditions on the 5 kilometer route that

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native Eric Carter who followed up seconds later with a time of 29:36.In the women’s category, 2014 Winter Olympic medallist Kristin Størmer Steira of Oslo, Norway claimed first place honours with a time of 30 minutes and 52 seconds – a new female record. Hot on her heels were 15-year-old twin dynamos Christina and Julie Sevsek of Surrey who claimed second and third place with times of 33:28 and 33:31

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12th-annual Seek the Peak raises thousands for BC Cancer Foundation Close to 600 racers make 16-kilometre uphill climb to Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) Taking the 4,100-foot elevation gain in stride, close to 600 participants made the 16-kilometre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver this morning during the renowned Seek the Peak event.Now in its 12th year

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Grouse Mountain celebrates the 24 Hours of Winter Stay on the slopes from sundown to sunrise (North Vancouver) With the 2014 Olympic Games slated to launch halfway across the world in Sochi, Russia, Grouse Mountain is excited to host its annual 24 Hours of Winter celebration taking place Saturday, February 8th through Sunday, February 9th followed by special Family Day festivities at the Peak

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species of hummingbird, the local Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) and the migratory Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus).  For over the past decade Grouse Mountain has participated in the Hummingbird Monitoring Network - a volunteer driven, science based initiative to study hummingbird population numbers and movements in Western North America.  Before this initiative there was relatively little

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Seek the Peak:  Caity's story Learn why this runner travels a great distance to face the challenge 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? This year, I am getting involved in Seek the Peak as a way to celebrate. That is, celebrating the health that I have, and that my mom and aunt have. If I can use my health to raise money in the hopes that it brings health to others, why wouldn't I

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Meet Murphy New member of our Birds in Motion flying team! A couple weeks ago we were introduced to Murphy, the newest member of our Birds in Motion flying team.  Murphy is a young Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) cross who is quickly becoming a star of the demo!Gyrfalcons can be found all around the upper Northern Hemisphere along coastlines and islands around the world during breeding season and

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Keurig Cup Spring Series Slalom hits the slopes Sunday and Monday Olympian Mike Janyk returns to Grouse Mountain for his final race (North Vancouver) With great conditions in the forecast this weekend, Grouse Mountain and the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club are pleased to play host to the Keurig Cup Spring Series Slalom this Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31 at the Peak of Vancouver.Led by

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New Limited Time Offer for Families Grouse Mountain now makes North America’s best valued family snow pass even more affordable. We’re excited to announce a great new option – a purchase payment plan specifically for Family Pass renewal purchases. With the purchase payment plan, you make an initial payment of $379 + tax, and then 5 successive monthly payments of $100. With each payment, you’ll

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Blue trams. A veteran at Grouse Mountain with 15 seasons under his belt, Steve can regularly be found out on the tram lines making sure everything is top shape. “Some people may be scared working at these heights but it’s one of the things I love about the job.” “Our day typically starts at 6am with a general inspection of the machine room. Then we get harnessed up and head up on the carriage roof

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