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Remember what's important with life
A struggle, a reminder and a cause... How my friend’s struggle with breast cancer reminded me of what is important in life. In early February I found myself in a position I thought I would never be in again, needing a reminder of what is important in life. After spending the afternoon with my friend Michelle, I sat down and wrote a note to all the women in my life. To the women in my life…I am
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Divide And Conquer! Red Bull's New Race Comes To Grouse Mountain
and seven hours with a course that will wind up and down over 8,000 meters. Starting at Cleveland Park runners will endure over 6,000 feet of climbing and near double ascent of Grouse Mountain, they will navigate the legendary technicality of the Baden Powell Trail and will push their limits until reaching the top of Grouse Mountain where they will tag their mountain biker teammate. Taking to the
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The snow season lasts longest here
The snow season lasts longest here The snow season lasts longest at Grouse Mountain.Also, season passholders invited to bring a guest to ski or ride free this Friday. April 1, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The spectacular winter season underway at Grouse Mountain until April 26th, has been a boon for snow enthusiasts, and with nearly 500 cm of snow atop our downhill terrain, this
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An Open Letter to Mother Nature
continuing to be done whenever we can. But, despite all that, we know our ski and snowboard enthusiasts are understandably a little disappointed that we haven’t been able to open as much of our ever-popular downhill terrain as we’d like. And to be pretty honest, we’re pretty choked about it too. We’ve done our part. Could you please do yours? Now, you should know that we’re an optimistic bunch up here
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Whistler Water One Climb: new Grouse Grind event will raise funds for Free The Children
include boreholes and wells, water catchment systems and piping of clean water into a school or community. “Climbing the Grind and raising funds will be a challenge for our kids, but nothing compared to trying to survive every day without access to clean water,” McLaughlin added. “With the school year winding down, this is the perfect time for young people and their families to get active, have fun and
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VASS and Grouse Mountain
VASS and Grouse Mountain I like to snowboard on week nights. It works better with my schedule and it's less busy. When I first started coming to Grouse Mountain for my evening sessions, my friends and I would see people in green jackets going down the Mountain with other people sitting on these crazy-looking skis. They would fly down the Cut with amazing balance and precision on what I now know
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Seek the Peak 2014: a recap!
inspiring 4100ft climb head on, making their way through the Capilano Pacific trail, up Nancy Greene Way to the Grouse Grind ending with a gruelling last leg to the Peak of Grouse Mountain and back down to the chalet- what an amazing feat! As racers crossed the finish line, they were greeted with medals and a carnival-style party on the Alpine Plaza that also included yoga and physiotherapy treatments
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Great snow conditions in store for Snowshoe Grind Challenge this Saturday!
conditions on the trail are great. We’ve had beautiful spring conditions all week and might even see some snow this weekend. It’s a winter wonderland out there…particularly at the higher elevations.We’ve listened to your feedback and we’ve now made the majority of the trail two-way, so you’ll be able to go up one side of the trail and down the other with ease during the Grind Challenge.If you haven’t
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5 reasons why you should join us for Whistler Water One Climb
5 reasons why you should join us for Whistler Water One Climb Be part of the change on Sunday, June 7! Whistler Water One Climb hits the Grouse Grind on Sunday, June 7th for the third year in a row and as we approach the big day, we’re poised to make this time ‘round the best one yet! With that in mind, we decided to count down our top five reasons why you should One Climb with us:5) You’ll get
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#GGMR25 Training Tips
water (unless you know temperatures at the race are going to be warm), with some electrolyte fluid. Avoid drinking milk or cream as it can lead to an upset stomach. Don’t try to get all your fluids down by chugging your water bottle. Drink small, regular sized amounts. Room temperature water is absorbed quicker than warm or cold water. Approximately ½ litre of water or electrolyte drink should be