Grouse Grind 2013/2014
 

The Grouse Grind Opens May 11, 2013

To kick off the season as a special incentive until May 31st you can extend your Local's Pass for $99* (after May 31st the price is $109).

Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Vancouver

Can't wait to do it again.
My PB last year was 40:07, desperately want to crack the 40min mark this year.
Also doing the seek the peak on June 15th, so need to get a few training climbs in!
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3rd grind if the season

50.31pb! Almost broke 50! =)

Did it last week. Didn't try to give 'er. Got a casual 60:30. Aiming for the 45 minute mark to beat my PB last year of 46:3x

Just did it for second time. Did it Friday 1:24. Hated it so much I decided to buy a season pass on the way down. Typing this waiting for the gondola, 1:21. Damn my time sucks compared to you guys, but, I will demolish my time. Hoping for sub 70 minutes.
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I just got 47:24 this morning. Don't sweat it!! Everyone starts somewhere. My first few times ever doing it, I was around your time.
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My buddy and I did it yesterday for the first time this year.

Got 45 mins (beat my pb 49) and he got 42 mins. Planning to do it at least once a week.

Man, I miss doing the Grouse Grind. Haven't gone since I finished school up at Capilano University (was still just a college back then)... so twelve years now. Used to go every couple days after class and managed to finally hit a best of 41:xx.

Now I'm pretty sure I'll be at the one and a half hour mark. :lol

Going tomorrow for the first time since last year
Likely will be in the high 50s for my first time back at it
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I should have came in the morning. SUPER crowded right now. got 51.26

I refuse to go after 8am on weekend or holidays Lol.

BTW, is the small gravel parking lot (right a few steps below the trail enterance) free or pay parking? I don't see a machine so I haven't paid so far.
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cuz of the rain.. i am not sure if i'll be joining you !!!!! still a chance i be crazy and go !!!! :)

Just did it yesterday with the wifey...a casual stroll up with a quick lunch break at the 1/2 mark we nailed it in 1.5 hours...nothing crazy but still a good work out! love the grind and the best thing of it all, its in our backyard cause we leave in grousewoods =)

51:21 for my first time this season
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49:13 for my 2nd grind today...
Wanted to go for a 3rd, but just didn't have it in me
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last time I did it was 50 minutes hopefully this time I can aim for 45min best of luck to everyone who's trying to reach there goals !

Planning to do it for the first time this sunday. What time
Does it close?
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^ they close at 7.
I'm hoping to get one in after work. I get off at 6 though... hmm

^woo made it! Got there at 7:30 but the gates were locked.
People can still open the gate from the inside so I just waited for someone to come down.

Completely empty going up... didnt really have the drive to go harder cuz there was noone to pass. haha 52.xx =/

That happened to me once, I just climbed the fence haha
as long as you can finish within the hour
you can go as late as 8pm and ur fine
u just dont want to get caught up there in the dark.

should plan a RS grouse grind day

Does anyone get lower back pain/strain while doing the grind? I've been getting it, and i try to stay more upright most of the time, but it sitll hurts. Hurts a lot more when i'm leaning forward too. Any tips would help.

what kind of shoes are you wearing?
my back hurt the first grind, but I was using heavy hiking shoes.
I switched to lightweight running shoes and it feels much much better!
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they get super dirty tough lol
I hit a 48.53 this morning! pb!

Did my first trek up last week in over 2 years. Managed a 48:xx. At least better than my first attempt years back (2 hrs+)...

Hopefully with some training I will get it down to 40 mins or so.

You should try wearing simple runners like Nike dual fusions or Nike free runs they actually will do the job in the dry condition i have tried it myself

oh these are just cheap adidas runners, nothing special. :)

went up again after work and got a 53.40! first time doing it twice in a day :D