Air Grouse mountain ziplines come to Vancouver in June 2008

Phase ONE is here! Gravity has been officially defied.

We are super excited to announce Phase ONE of Vancouver’s newest and most adrenaline-pumping adventure: Mountain Ziplining!

The Air Grouse experience puts you high above the alpine rainforest, careening through the air at speeds of more than 50 km/hour. Your 3-line adventure circuit will give you a unique perspective on the Blue Grouse Lake region of the mountain, combining heart pounding thrills with an exploration of BC’s breathtaking old-growth forests. Along the way you will learn about indigenous flora and fauna and its significance to First Nations people. Your aerial journey will culminate in a visit with our two orphaned grizzly bears.

And that is just phase ONE! ... there's more:

Phase TWO of the Air Grouse Mountain Zipline experience is coming in the Fall of 2008. This will be the most jaw-dropping, teeth-chattering zipline experience on the continent! There will be a special offer for Phase ONE participants, so be sure to get in on the action.

Phase ONE Mountain Zipline Details:
Times: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Cost: $70 (includes Skyride & Zip circuit) or $40 for Grouse Mountain Members
Approximate duration of tour: 1 hour.

Book today by calling 604.980.9311.

Summer kicks off this weekend at The Peak of Vancouver!

In summertime, the days are longer atop Grouse Mountain. Good thing, considering all the activities we have to offer. From roaming grizzly bears to heart-pounding paragliding, to world-famous lumberjack shows to dining on Vancouver's best patio, the adventures in Vancouver’s favourite backyard playground are non-stop. The season officially kicks off this Saturday, May 17th.

Click here, for the roster of daily activities, and bring up your friends and family!

Next weekend, on Saturday, May 24th, North Vancouver's "Lynn Valley Black Bear Band" will be playing on the mountaintop from 1:00-2:00pm. Come for the entertainment! The Black Bear Band features contemporary show tunes like Dreamgirls and Pirates of the Caribbean, family favourites from the Tijuana Brass, and even an original song by local composer and Black Bear Band member, John Michael Park.

This special one-time event is a great addition to our already amazing lineup of daily entertainment, so be sure to pick up a Grouse Mountain Membership so you can keep visiting again and again.

Extended Hours and Retail Specials for Final Weekend of the Winter Season

Thank you all for your patience this final week of skiing and riding as we service our Red Skyride.

In anticipation of steady traffic this weekend and in celebration of our final days of snow sports for the season, we are kicking off our operation an hour earlier on both Saturday and Sunday. Our first uphill tram will be at 7:15 am on both days, with ski lifts opening at 7:30 am. We encourage you to come up earlier to take advantage of first tracks and avoid congestion.
Our sincere thanks once again for your support over this epic season and we look forward to seeing you soon.

As an added bonus, in honour of the end of our snow season, you'll find the following featured specials in Outfitters from April 11th to Monday April 14th:

• Smith Sunglasses, 30% off
• All 2007/2008 Fall/Winter Apparel, up to 50% off.
• Sorel winter boots, 50% off
• Ski and snowboard accessories and tools from Burton and RC, 30% off
• All ski gloves from Swany and Kombi, 30% off
• All helmets by Smith, Protec and RED, 40% off
• MSR Snowshoes, 40% off

Come on out and play this weekend!

Fastest Y2Play Campaign

As this year's Y2Play campaign wraps up its 10th year, we are extremely proud to share it sold out faster than all previous years, and has contributed to over 1,000,000 visitors in the past decade. The purpose of Y2Play has always been to afford the opportunity to participate in winter sports to a greater number of people. Another indicator of the enthusiasm and growing participation is the record breaking number of visitors in the past 4 months. December, January, February and March were our highest attendance ever.

The past weekend's Quiksilver Showdown Over the City contributed to our increased attendance as we hosted an event showcasing some of the best local and international snowboarding talent. Under snow-covered skies, riders shot off massive jumps on the course created by our Terrain Parks Supervisor Dave Cashen.

The exceptional winter weather has left us with an astounding 538cm base that in a few short weeks will need to be cleared to make room for the awakening of our resident grizzlies, Grinder and Coola, as well as the opening of our Spring/Summer hiking season.

While the winter season is coming to a close, don't miss the opportunity to carve a few more turns as you watch the sun set to the west and the city lights flicker beneath you. But get ready for Spring when the Grouse Grind opens up as well as Alpine Hiking.

What a great season!

With record snowfalls and a full season of winter events and activities, we’ve seen a fantastic volume of outdoor enthusiasts. 24 hours of Winter on February 9th was the Grouse Mountain celebration of the Countdown to 2010. This unique event brought up enthusiastic crowds all night long and everything from dining to ice skating was fully utilized. The Yeti Snowshoe race the following weekend brought this series to a new level. The inclusion of Grouse Mountain finally made it a triple crown event, occurring on all 3 local mountains.

On February 25th, the VASS (Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports) Corporate Cup, hosted by Grouse Mountain brought together inspiring, elite athletes with Corporate Teams for a day of fun racing, team building and awareness. Our very own Stuart McLaughlin jumped on the slalom course and also played a game of sledge hockey.

A big congratulations to our Observatory Restaurant for winning a Silver award for its wine list at the Playhouse International Wine Festival. Brent Fraser, the food and beverage manager AND sommelier has grown the wine offerings to over 500 selections. Combined with Chef Dino L. Gazzola's culinary expertise, the Observatory has once again risen above the clouds.

March 22nd brings the 10th Annual Snowshow Classic. A Grouse Mountain staff favourite, this event brings together all skill levels to compete in a 6km race along our snowcapped alpine snowshoe trails. This year's event starts at 7pm, and brings a new atmosphere to this popular event. With head lamps affixed, racers will whiz through the course in time for some celebratory Après at Altitudes Bistro.

This season has certainly been jam-packed with fun events and great conditions, but what's amazing is that there is still over a month of skiing and riding left! Almost 80% sold out, the Y2Play pass means you can ski/ride until the end of this season, and all of next season. With the Showdown Over the City (Vancouver's largest Pro-Am contest) on March 28-29, there's plenty more fun to be enjoyed this season, both as an athlete or a spectator.

We're off to enjoy more winter sports, but check in again soon for some upcoming Spring events and activities.