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remember it well, he used to make me run the stairs at the soccer stadium with ankle weights many years ago). But this time, he had an entirely different type of torture in store for me. Well, that was... neat.It felt like I had entered a piece of untouched nature, the kind Vancouver is known for. As we disappeared into an opening that was engulfed in trees, with the sound of running water from the creek

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation Let the snow games begin! Yesterday Grinder and Coola, our two orphaned Grizzly Bears, emerged from their hibernation den and into the fresh snow!  This brought an end to their 12th hibernation period on Grouse Mountain.  The boys have not been outside since last November and have only recently begun to eat lettuce and carrots to help jump start their

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Grouse Mountain Gloats April 21, 2008, North Vancouver Team Grouse Mountain Resorts edges out the competition in this year’s biggest ever Vancouver Sun Run. With a first place finish in the Food and Hospitality Division of the Corporate Teams, Grouse Mountain Resorts finished in a cumulative time of 7 hours 45 minutes and 46 seconds. Teams are measured on the cumulative times of the top 10

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took the top spot on the podium with an impressive time of 34:57 . "I love the atmosphere, the competitors and the challenge each year", said Sebastian Salas, returning champion and winner of the 2012 ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run. "It is pure 100% effort every time I do the Grind but I really had to dig deep this year. I wasn't as fast as last year but I am still incredibly happy to

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The Eye of the Wind Revolution Fast Facts Tower Overall height: 65 metres/215 feet Made of structural steel in three sections Weight: 133,946 kg/285,300 lbs (145 tons)viewPOD™ Diameter: 7 metres/23 feet Elevation: 57 metres/187 feet Weight: 13,600 kg/30,000 lbs (15 tons) Capacity: 36 people Framework: Structural steel and glass Glass: Tempered 2.54 cm/1 inch thick Viewing Area: 360 degrees (all

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a few hills? This 16 km race from Ambleside Park to the Peak of Grouse Mountain can be done individually or as part of a team. All funds raised benefit the BC Cancer Foundation, with a focus on breast cancer programs.Whistler Water One ClimbDid you know that as little as $25 can supply clean drinking water to a person in a Free the Children community, for life?! When you commit to climb, and raise

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Tyto the Barn Owl An ambassador and friend always... Tyto, our beloved owl ambassador, has sadly succumbed to a breathing disorder that may be related to the respiratory problem which initially brought him under our care two years ago. Tyto passed away quietly and comfortably last night immediately after a follow-up veterinary examination in the Wildlife Centre. He was being rechecked after

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as another La Nina year, Grouse Mountain expects to have an equally long and epic season for skiers, riders and snowshoers. Lift tickets will be discounted to our regular General Admission pricing until more terrain becomes available. Click here for rate details.Love fresh powder like us? Text SNOWALERT to 333777 to find out when we have a 10cm snowfall. For the latest in snow and weather

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Big Thinkers: Seek the Peak Relay April 29th, 2008, North Vancouver, BC -It’s time to gear up for the 5th Annual Seek the Peak Relay hosted by Grouse Mountain. The event is a 16 km uphill climb for Rethink Breast Cancer and with an elevation gain of 4100 feet, the event is one to feel proud of accomplishing, not just for its difficulty but also for the many people it benefits. Starting on the

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old friend. Beta was captive born in 1998, was retired from the movie industry and found sanctuary at Grouse Mountain with the rest of his pack in 2004. Beta enjoyed life on the mountain and will be greatly missed by everyone who visited and those who came to know him.Ken Macquisten D.V.M.Managing Director / VeterinarianGrouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife

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