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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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Grinder and coola prepare for winter During the month of October our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, seriously began their winter preparations.  The boys entered their period of Hyperphagia, which is a fancy Greek word for 'pigging out', where they gain approximately 20% more body weight.  As we enter November, Coola, the larger of the two bears, currently weighs in at 1030lbs - about 200

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Grouse Mountain Named Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Visitor Winner in Georgia Straight's 2019 Best of Vancouver Awards A great big thank you to everyone who voted in the Georgia Straight's 24th annual Best of Vancouver awards. We're thrilled and honoured to be voted 'Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Visitor' by you! The annual Best of Vancouver awards creates a portrait of Vancouver by

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How to Prepare for Winter Field Trips Winter field trips give students unforgettable opportunities for outdoor learning during the snow season. It’s hard to focus with wet socks, cold hands, and a hungry belly though, so ensuring students are well prepared for the snow will help them enjoy and learn from their field trip.To help everyone stay dry and comfortable, here are some tips to prepare

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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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funds for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. At the end of a long day on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, the 67 participants hiked a collective total of 660 Grouse Grinds®. “We’re thrilled to see participation in the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge grow year after year as people look to set a personal best in support of BC Children’s Hospital,” said Julia Grant, Grouse Mountain’s Communications Manager

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Hit The Trends This Winter With winter just around the corner and the cold weather sneaking in, don’t wait until the last minute to get all bundled up. This season, get in touch with your wild side as you ski down the hill in style wearing some of the latest trends. Take a bit of inspiration from fashion runways to hit the slopes in style! ANIMAL PRINTS The winter catwalk designs are in and

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Grouse Mountain Re-Opens on Sunday, November 11, 2018 Seasonal Closure Work Completes Early. Grouse Mountain is happy to announce that its seasonal maintenance work has completed earlier than expected, and the Resort will be re-opening on Sunday, November 11, 2018. "We're exciting to be welcoming guests back as we launch into winter. The weather forecast is for sun and warmer temperatures on

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Alexandre Ricard Tops the Podium at the 29th Annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Madison Sands claims the title in the women’s category (North Vancouver) Over 400 participants took to the trail this morning for the 29th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Inc. This annual favourite welcomes hikers of all ages to take on the iconic Grouse Grind while

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live in cold climates all around the northern parts of the globe - including the North Pole!  Reindeer is a name that we give to Caribou that have been domesticated and now live with humans on farms throughout the world - including Santa's extra special Christmas Reindeer of course.You can now visit Dancer and Vixen at the Reindeer Habitat on the far side of our Skating Rink at the top of Grouse

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