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Exploring the Light Walk at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout
Snowshoe through a forest of lights, to a frozen waterfall, or to a hand-carved snow lounge to enjoy fondue. You won’t want to miss these unique snowshoe experiences around Vancouver.
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8 Unique Snowshoe Experiences Around Vancouver
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December is certainly a month full of indulgences. From turkey to Christmas cookies to champagne, you might be feeling a bit sluggish after this holiday season… So, if you’re thinking of making a resolution to get back in shape (after one more glass of wine… okay, two…), the Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Grind is one of the best activities in town!
When the weather in town is frightful, there’s a good chance it’s snowing up the mountain. So if you don’t feel like going for another soggy jog around the neighbourhood, check out the Snowshoe Grind for a great way to stay in shape.
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Start your New Year’s Resolutions Early at the Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Grind
Meeting your resolution goals is easy when you live in an outdoor playground like Vancouver.
The new year is approaching and with it comes the promise of a new start – to get rid of those holiday pounds, to conquer that phobia once and for all, to make it all the way through Sober January… Of course, keeping New Year’s promises is easiest when you can engage in activities that support your resolution. Luckily, Vancouver is rife with activities, attractions and venues that are resolution-friendly while still allowing you to indulge in life’s not-so-sinful pleasures. Cheers to a new and improved you in 2018!
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Where to Check Off Your New Year’s Resolutions in Vancouver
Scenic views from the Snowshoe Grind Photo: D Coo Badger Photography
Missing your fitness fix on the Grouse Grind? Resolved to up your fitness level in 2017? With epic snow on our North Shore Mountains if you have not yet traded your hiking boots for snowshoes, now might be the time to challenge the Snowshoe Grind!
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There are many people in Vancouver who love the iconic Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain. Okay, “love” may be too strong of a word. More like, hate every minute of it until you get to the top and feel EXCELLENT.
But, in the wintertime when the Grouse Grind shuts down due to snow/ice, people start to get a little bit of an itch for an extreme weekly work out. Luckily, Grouse Mountain introduced the Snowshoe Grind – a challenging trail that is similar to summertime Grind times.
The Snowshoe Grind is a 4.3km trail of uphill grinding to the top of Dam Mountain. It usually takes about an hour to complete and is a great way to get into the snowy, mountain environment.
So, if you haven’t tried it out yet, or you’re just looking for a good reason to get your sweat on, I present you 5 reasons to tackle the Grouse Snowshoe Grind every weekend!
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5 Reasons to Tackle the Grouse Snowshoe Grind Every Weekend
