North Shore News Feb 04
North Vancouver’s Grouse Grind reopens to hikers early:
Metro Vancouver announced the opening Wednesday, saying the park is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
nsnews.com/local-news/north-vancouvers-grouse-grind-reopens-to-hikers-early-11836667
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Grouse Grind Trail Opens Earlier Than UsualThis 2.5 km trail with an 800-meter climb is accessible daily from early morning until mid-afternoon starting now.
- Favorable weather and trail conditions led to the Grouse Grind reopening ahead of its normal seasonal schedule.
- Visitors can hike during morning through mid-afternoon hours, with a slight extension available on February 6.
- The challenging route features 2,830 steps over 2.5 kilometers and generally requires about two hours to complete, drawing approximately 250,000 hikers yearly.
- Proper footwear, readiness for icy sections, and carrying water plus snacks are strongly advised due to the trail’s difficulty.
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- Rod Hebron grew up in a cabin on Grouse Mountain and started skiing before he could walk.
- He joined Canada's national ski team at age 17 and competed in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.
- Hebron secured 14 medals at Canadian national championships during his skiing career.
- He later lived in Colorado and passed away in 2023.
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