Grouse Mountain, Where the Whistler Locals Ride

Grouse Mountain, Where the Whistler Locals Ride
Posted by abe on April 1st, 2008

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Last weekend I headed down to Grouse Mountain and did some night riding for Mel’s birthday. Grouse is located in the mountains around the city of Vancouver giving an amazing view of the skyline while you enjoying some night skiing. I was a bit skeptical when the idea of night skiing at Grouse was first floated. Understandable, why would a group of Whistler locals want to drive away from the best Mountain in North America to visit a local mountain with only two lifts and a handful of runs open at night…..and to top it off a storm was bearing down on whistler promising to bring 12+ inches of new snow.

As it turns out Grouse Mountain is a great time if you want to mix a bit of skiing with some late night festivities. The group had a great time messing around on different equipment (a handful kept it real with snowblades). And then we danced the evening away while still in our ski/snowboard gear….including boots. While the Polaroids have been censored to protect certain parties I did receive permission to release a few photos.

Kenny Carruthers, Anik Champoux and Kim Tindal admire the picturesque view on the drive from Whistler to Vancouver.