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we have all ran our long runs, attempted some variation of antagonizing hill runs and perhaps even tackled the Grouse Grind once or twice since its 2012 opening day last Saturday. All this combine with the long weekend where a few too many BBQ veggie dogs and socials went down the hatch, it certainly came down to finding the balance between enjoying the good weather and not jeopardizing our days of

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of the Games. Grouse Mountain’s 24/7 Games celebrations will showcase the very best of British Columbia with a daily roster of exciting events, celebrity visits, entertainment, athleticism, and a pervasive spirit of the Games worthy of the True North, Strong and Free! Youth hockey tournaments, NBC Today live daily, Canadian cultural performances, round-the-clock downhill access, late-night venues

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torches in hand to mark the one-year countdown to the world spotlight shining on Vancouver.  The city’s favourite playground will be aglow with enthusiastic skiers carving their way down the mountain in wide, deliberate turns that will be easily visible from countless vantage points throughout the city. “The effect of the Torch Parade in the dark is truly spectacular”, says Toby Barrett, Grouse

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Announcing the Golden Ticket Winner Five Golden Ticket Finalists. Three Celebrity Judges. Over 3700 Fan Votes Over 300 entries came in for the Y2Play Golden Ticket contest. Only five could be selected as finalists. It was a difficult task to narrow it down, but we did it.Our FinalistsSteph, a hard-working, adventure-seeking mom. Enzo, a hard-studying, break-seeking UBC student.Gareth, who met his

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 both bears.  That being said, they seem to have made a game of playing 'king of the snow cave' and enjoy trying to keep the other bear out when they are inside the entryway.  They have also been observed sliding down the sides of the snow pile and generally acting like kids on a snow day.  This is one of the best times of the year to get up and see them.  The warm weather looks like it will be

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Avalanche Awareness: Be Prepared and Be Educated Do you think low snowpack levels means low avalanche risk in BC Mountains? Not true. Read on to learn more... While the North Shore mountains may not be part of the current hotbed of avalanche danger in BC, we are offering courses in Avalanche Awareness Training for every and any winter enthusiast that loves downhill or exploratory activities.This

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spotlight shining on Vancouver. The city’s favourite playground will be aglow with enthusiastic skiers carving their way down the mountain in wide, deliberate turns that will be easily visible from countless vantage points throughout the city. Grouse Mountain will enhance the visibility of the Torch Parade by extinguishing the lights on the Cut for the time it takes the train to make its way down. The

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Energize and Motivate Your Workplace Our boardroom is a little different up here at the Peak of Vancouver. If you are looking to breathe some life into your office it is best to start with some fresh air and adventure for your team. Whether you’re looking to get down to business in an inspiring setting or energize your team with a snowshoe through the snowy wilderness, finishing your adventure

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train for, but actually race up the side of a mountain? Not to mention the amazing cause and the primary reason we are all gathering and running for. Here are a few friendly tips on how to set goals and simple ways to stick with them:Write your goals downMake them visible! Whether taped to your mirror or stuck to the fridge, scribble out where you want to be and how you plan on getting there.Find a

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cool to be that close! Each wolf patiently waited to scarf down a large amount of meat when their turn came. Alpha, the leader of the pack, had to be fed first. Then Beta and finally Omega. I made juicy raw meatballs which were thrown to them and they each feasted on a calf leg too. Yum! We then jumped on the Skyride to meet with the Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola. I thought that it would take a

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