No one was hurt in an incident on the Grouse Grind at around 10:30 this morning, originally believed to be an avalanche. Ken Juvik with Metro Vancouver says it was actually a tree that fell down across the trail, not an avalanche. He says even as rescue crews were at the bottom of the mountain, people were walking passed the gate, to head up … [Read more...]
Grouse official warns of slippery conditions as popular hiking trail opens
The Grouse Grind opens on Saturday, which is three weeks earlier than last year, but you might want to watch your step. Sara Lusk with Grouse Mountain Resort explains the conditions might be a bit slippery near the trail's summit. "Mainly that has to do with high temperatures and sunshine we've had over the past little while, which has helped melt … [Read more...]
Teens rescued off Grouse Mountain
Four teens who got stranded while hiking on Grouse Mountain have been rescued. North Shore Search and Rescue say the teens were ill-prepared for the icy conditions on the BCMC trail. "Our members are equipped with crampons, ropes, and ice axes... and they're descending down to them right now,” says Tim Jones. He adds conditions on the … [Read more...]