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packing on the pounds.This first snow will prompt them to increase their foraging and to start building their bed for the winter time.  Staff will begin to supply the bears with Pacific Silver-Fir branches (Amabilis fir) that they favor for bed making.  As the weather gets colder, we will taper off their food supply.  This lack of food and cold weather prompts the bears to finish their bed making and to

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fabulous workout in clean, crisp alpine air. And, with Winter Social Nights immediately following the Wednesday Night Drop In sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some post-workout socializing with like-minded individuals. For those looking for fitness with extra benefit, consider signing up for the Seek the Peak race. This year’s race takes place June 23 – which means you have nearly six

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Bears Enter Hyperphagia Each fall, when the weather cools and the days grow shorter, grizzly bears enter a state known as hyperphagia.  During this period, the bears bulk up as much as possible for the coming winter.  Grinder and Coola are no exception to this and have begun to prepare for a cold, snowy winter.Over the last couple weeks we have seen an increase in the bears appetite coupled with

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of 4. You have the strength to reach heights you never thought possible at Seek The Peak 2011. Pledges of support from family and friends will encourage you to make it to the top and make a difference for those affected by breast cancer. In previous years, Seek The Peak has helped Rethink raise over $200,000 and your efforts will directly support BC-based researchers who are working hard to find a

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reason to train harder, you have the strength to reach heights you never thought possible. Pledges of support from family and friends will encourage you to make it to the top and make a difference for those affected by breast cancer. In previous years, Seek The Peak has helped Rethink raise over $200,000 and your efforts will directly support BC-based researchers who are working hard to find a cure

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together the yolks and sugar. Slowly pour the hot milk into egg mixture. Return the mixture to pan and continue to cook mixture on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. After 5 minutes, the mixture should thicken until it coats evenly the back of your wooden spoon. Strain, cool, and place into ice cream machine until frozen. Shortbread 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp (140 mL) icing sugar, sifted 1/2 cup

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certainly be impressed. I was fortunate enough to be one of the Grouse Mountain contacts the 2012 VASS cup and decided to participate by being the DJ for the Dual Slalom race being held on the Cut. I sat in a prime position overlooking the gorgeous city of Vancouver and cheered on the racers and our Grouse Mountain Team. I sent the rest of my team in catering a picture of my newly located ‘office’ for the

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 27 Congratulations to Kathryn Mackenzie from Vancouver Kathryn Loves Grouse Mountain because... My beautiful niece Lauren was born in late April with a rare metabolic disorder that went undiagnosed and kept her in BC Children's hospital for 8 weeks. At one point the hospital staff prepared the family to say goodbye, but Lauren was a fighter. She refused to

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out on the slopes and we want to ensure we provide as many days at the Peak of Vancouver as possible this season. Initially, terrain will be limited but this is still a great opportunity to get out in the snow and play around. For park riders, we will have four rails available within the Paradise Bowl".Last season, Grouse Mountain also had an early start and one of the longest seasons on record

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hyperphagia to fatten up. In this state they are focused strictly on eating high calorie foods to bulk up for winter. Since early October they have put on a couple hundred pounds each.Next, we moved Grinder and Coola into their hibernation area and they began their bed making process. Our staff and volunteers provided them with a large mound of Pacific Silver-Fir branches. The bears then proceeded to

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