[RayBot]

Whether you are doing it now, or waiting till it officially open....the 2011 season for the Grouse Grind is about to begin. Something I've been stoked doing for the last few years.

Current Best Times?
New Goal Time?
Frequency?
Tips for the newbs?
Meets?
etc etc etc

[Richmond69er]

Current Best time : 48 Minutes (2 years ago), last season my best time was 55 minutes.
Goal Time: This season id like to get down to 50-53 minutes! (gonna be tough with all the beers ive been drinking for playoffs!! haha)
Frequency: last season i went once a week, this year id like to make it 3 times a week but realistically if i can get up there 2 times a week ill be happy!
Tips for the newbs: dont be one of those idiots in jeans and flip flops holding everyone up. PLEASE.

[Supafly]

Current Best Times?

52 minutes with exgf baggage.

New Goal Time?

45mins

Frequency?

Weekly - Sat/Sun mornings when weather persists

Tips for the newbs?

Take it easy, or you'll burn yourself out. Bring a small water bottle and pace your fluid intake...not a giant one.

Meets?

No. You guys will clutter up the trail thus preventing others from getting better times. Go when you can, and go early to avoid tourists casually walking the trails.

[sdubfid]

43MA


Current Best Times?
My best time was 49min, but if I were to do it now it would probably be closer to 60.

New Goal Time?
I'd like to get 45-49min this year

Frequency?
4 times a month, mornings

Tips for the newbs?
take your garbage with you

[Fafine]

just curious because ive never done it before but i would like to start, when you guys say best time, are you running it? or just quick paced walking?

[AzNightmare]

53~ mins
under 50min.
1 or 2 times a year.
bring botte of water, dress lightly, t-shirt, shorts. I leave my wallet and cell in the car.
Usually at late morning or early afternoon.


I want to try going earlier, when there's less people, and when it's cooler.
I seriously think my time could increase by 2-3 minutes if slow people aren't blocking the way.
I find losing my momentum when I have to wait behind people really effects my energy.

What I personally do is never stop, and keep moving, even if I have to go slow.
I find it easier to maintain momentum to keep going than to take breaks. Take small sips to stay hydrated, but don't gulp down liquid,
or you'll feel bloated.

I only go once or twice a year, so I can't use that line, "It'll get easier as you do it more often"
I think of it simply as the will to compete and set personal records.
There will always be some "pro" that's a lot faster than me and passes me. I try to keep him in my sight to help me keep going.
(I'm not really sure if this is good for everyone's health, but I like to push myself a lot to get a faster time). People I pass... I try to never
see them again. As in, keep them behind me. Which is also why I don't like taking breaks.
I set a goal in my head of what time I expect to get to the top, then I divide it by 4, and I try to hit that time at each 1/4 mark.
Sometimes it totally mindfucks me cause I miss the 1/4 markers, and I don't go often enough to remember the surroundings... lol

The first quarter is relatively flat, and tempting to just dash through, since you're full of energy. Don't run (unless you're very fit),
or you'll be dead tired by the 1/4 mark. Just walk/hike fast. The last quarter will seem like it lasts forever, and it's the steepest.
Some parts have steps so high, I use my hands to help thrust myself up. But I'm so tired by then,
I'm almost crawling/climbing some of those high steps. You'll see sky when you look up, making you think you're at the end,
but there's always a bit more to go. Just grind through it... almost there.

[RayBot]

????? The first quarter isn't flat....its actually the most difficult quarter. The first 200m is probably flat, but thats about it.

The last quarter.....after its new construction is now the easiest. Not necessarily the level, its still pretty steep, but its now a lot easier to climb.

[AzNightmare]

????? The first quarter isn't flat....its actually the most difficult quarter. The first 200m is probably flat, but thats about it.

The last quarter.....after its new construction is now the easiest. Not necessarily the level, its still pretty steep, but its now a lot easier to climb.

I'm probably mistakenly remembering it then.
I know the beginning was pretty flat and not that steep. But I guess you're right, maybe just the first bit.
But I still think the first quarter is the easiest, at least for me. Maybe it's because I have the most energy at that time as well.

What did they change in the new construction? I haven't gone since last summer.

[RayBot]

They made the last quarter a lot more stable....the took away a lot of the looser rock steps and actually changed it to a wooden stairway....

So pretty much....if you aren't too winded to do the last quarter, you can rocket up the last quarter with ease.

Before they built those stairs, my best time was 49m.

Now its 45. Hoping to get down to 43 this year some time.

[RayBot]

....And the grouse grind is now officially open!!

Probably gonna head over this Friday for a practice/warmup run.

[sdubfid]

Went on sunday. Worst time ever 1hr 21mins. Wasn't that busy. Such a scam that grouse wants to be environmentally friendly but make you buy a $3 plastic bottle of water since they took the fountains away. The clean snow was free to eat.

[RayBot]

There's fountains on the top?? I never realized any fountains there......

[jtanner_]

Current Best Times?
42 mins 2 years ago

New Goal Time?
I'd be happy to hit 45 if i'm lucky with the amount of cardio i've done of the year...

Frequency?
This year and last year I havn't gone at all, the previous summer however I went at least 3 times a week with a maximum 5. I had gotten laid off, recently broke up with my ex, and it was a great way to pass the time with a couple friends while staying active in the summer.

Tips for the newbs?
As stated above, don't start out running our jogging. If you can set a steady consistent pace that you can keep up for the entire duration of the trail you're more likely to see better results than heading up a 1/4 as fast as you can and then taking a break or slowing down.


Have any of you guys seen the world records for the grouse grind? It's honestly retarded. I've raced DOWN the grouse grind many times (which I don't recommend as it's horrible on your knees), and my better times going down are the records going up. I honestly can't imagine someone scaling it as quickly as I am heading down.

[AzNightmare]

I've read that both the Sedins can do it around 32mins.
And they have the best time on the team.
So you guys should try to top that. ;)

[RayBot]

I've read that both the Sedins can do it around 32mins.
And they have the best time on the team.
So you guys should try to top that. ;)

No.....the all time best for the Canucks belongs to Rick Rypien, and he did it in 36 minutes..

[Matlock]

I had 49 mins on the old old grind trail about 4 years ago.
I'm not to fond of the new trail, it's not as rugged (fun) as it used to be. Although, I know it's "better" for the mass traffic it gets during the summer.

I used to love running that thing on rainy days.

[SizzleChest]

45:06 last year which i am hoping to beat this year - unfortunately, the GG is a 4-hour drive for me :(

[RayBot]

Im heading up tomorrow morning...anyone wanna join?

[AzNightmare]

btw,

http://www.briantaylor.ca/grind.html

Here's a good site by some guy sharing his experience about the Grind.
He provides tips, and lots of pictures of the path and separates them in each quarter.

Probably not exactly up to date anymore, but, i'm not sure how much could have changed since the reconstruction...

[terryjai]

gonna attempt my firrst GG this year.......hope i will survive

[RayBot]

Just did round one...53 minutes. I'm happy w/ this time considering it was just a warmup run.

They changed the start.....so much for a flat 200m start that u can somewhat run. It just goes straight to the steps.

[JSilver]

When time does the trail open both weekday and weekend?

EDIT:

The Grouse Grind® is now open from 6.15am to 7.30pm everyday. :whistle:

[SkippyLang]

Anyone know how much it costs to take the gondola down? I remember last season someone saying you can buy a water + gondola fair would be cheaper.

[Richmond69er]

10$ i think it is.

its 100$ for the seasons pass. i went this route, anyone else?

[vafanculo]

Is there 3G reception while doing the grind?

Reason I ask is I like to stream music.
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[RayBot]

10$ i think it is.

its 100$ for the seasons pass. i went this route, anyone else?

Yep....just got mine yesterday. Thinking of doing the time card too.

[therubberguard]

10$ i think it is.

its 100$ for the seasons pass. i went this route, anyone else?

yup $10 to go down this year. use to be $5 year before, but its changed.

i did the season pass as well. just have to go 11 times to make it worth it.

[Gerbs]

Anyone know how much it costs to take the gondola down? I remember last season someone saying you can buy a water + gondola fair would be cheaper.

$8 for tix+waterbottle for last year.

Hmmm, the fries up there taste so good. Maybe im just hungry and tired x) I don't know if anyone else feels that way.

[dton13]

Just went up this morning,

Current best: 39:50 end of last year
Today (First run of 2011): 46:30 after a full 8 months of doing jack over winter (minus snowboarding)
This years goal: 35!

Time to get my fitness up, last year i was going 3-5x a week. This year i know 35 is a lofty goal (maybe not since the course has changed) but I'm working full time in LANGLEY of all places and plan to try to go up at least 3x a week.

[RayBot]

Round 2 done today.....shaved down to 51....getting closer.

[JSilver]

Will be going for sure next week.

Goal time: 45mins.

[FAWKER]

went a few times this year already. 49min is my best so far this year. Aiming for 45 mins.

Tested out my Go pro camera last week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMEH_hvSyrE

[Supafly]

went sunday morning....845am and the site was packed as shit....i ended up parking in the back gravel pit....56mins with 4 30sec stops for water and loads of tourists....

[Splmash]

Best ever was 42 mins two years ago. I'm heading up next week and I hope to finish under 45 mins. Goal is 40 mins
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[see.lai]

Current Best Times?
59:04 :( It was my first time last year lol.

New Goal Time?
I'm hoping I can reach 55:00 or faster

Frequency?
I've only went 4 times last summer, So i think i'll double it to 8. Every 2 weeks I guess.

Tips for the newbs?
Do not take any breaks at all, just continue going up. Those breaks just make you so much more lazy afterwards.

[maxxxboost]

I got my season pass last week.

Can't wait to go again.

[sdubfid]

June 19, 2011 1hr 21 mins
June 30, 2011 1hr 13 mins

Looking to go every 2 weeks.

[dton13]

Went up today, but major fail :D accidentally resetting my watch somewhere in the first quarter. I was up there yesterday, hit a 42:30 so the times coming down, although today I was feeling even better and would guess somewhere in the high to 41s.

My tips for people really serious about dropping their time.

Biking. When I started consistently biking last year (22km to work every other day) my times just dropped. That and learning how to use my diaphragm to help me breath helped as well.

[kayceeee]

went once in 2009, and took 62 mins


first time since then and did it in 58

trying to go more consistently this year and hopefully hit 50's

[fingerbang]

For those with a Grind Timer, is it a one time purchase or do u have to re-up annually?

[kayceeee]

56 mins on wed

53 mins today

[Ch28]

Heading up later this morning. Going to try and do this at least once a week

[Ch28]

64 minutes from the time dial at the bottom to the time dial at the top

http://i.imgur.com/gIjGA.png

[nns]

Are there mosquitos/bugs on the trail?

[Ch28]

Are there mosquitos/bugs on the trail?

There were tonnes of mosquitos monday evening but i didn't notice as many this morning
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[Alatar]

Best time? 35 minutes. 10 years ago.

Current time? 60 minutes.

Goal to go up? None at all. I'd rather do real hikes with actual views instead of a glorified stairclimb populated by tourists.

[The_Situation]

Did the grind for the second time with sore legs. Took an hour and 3 minutes :\

[kayceeee]

The Canucks prospects are doing the grouse grind now I wonder what time it takes them
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[RayBot]

Rypien apparently holds the best time at 36 minutes....but i am not surprised that a heft majority of them will be done in less than 40 minutes.

[maxxxboost]

Did 1:37 with Gf yesterday
Did 1:02 today by myself

Trying to get to 50 min.

[kayceeee]

52 and half mins yesterday.
Trying to break 50 mins
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[maxxxboost]

1:12 On Sunday, Casual walk up.
GF did 1:24. She's improving

[RayBot]

Damnit...had a good run on Tues with Ch28.

Thought i hit 49....ended up being 51.

[Ch28]

1.08 tues
1.05 yesterday

[kayceeee]

what kind of shoes are you guys/girls wearing for the grouse grind?

[RayBot]

what kind of shoes are you guys/girls wearing for the grouse grind?

Trail runners. Cheap, destroyable trail runners

[Ch28]

what kind of shoes are you guys/girls wearing for the grouse grind?

i just wear a pair of nike training shoes

went again tonight with Derek_N84 and got 1:04 as my fastest time so far. going again tomorrow and hoping to break it

[kayceeee]

are running shoes bad for it? cuz i do run occasionally as well as do the grouse grind once to twice a week but don't want to buy separate shoes for it. i was looking at the nike free run+2 but it looks like it'll get destroyed by the grind.

[Ch28]

are running shoes bad for it? cuz i do run occasionally as well as do the grouse grind once to twice a week but don't want to buy separate shoes for it. i was looking at the nike free run+2 but it looks like it'll get destroyed by the grind.

i use my nike trainers and those are pretty much like running shoes. they're white/blue but covered in dirt and dried mud now.

just get another pair of trail runners if you're scared of destroying your current pair. good shoes make a difference especially for the grind

[maxxxboost]

Just did the grind today

I did 1:05
GF did 1:16

[kayceeee]

Went up today after work 49:50 pretty happy finally I broke the 50 min barrier
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[truth]

1:11 this past sunday

[Ch28]

1.04 today

mainlanders up the ass today holy crap

[dyan]

1:27 yesterday

Pulled all nighter before too..

[Gerbs]

1.01 this morning

Walked up with so many breaks haha.

[fingerbang]

are running shoes bad for it? cuz i do run occasionally as well as do the grouse grind once to twice a week but don't want to buy separate shoes for it. i was looking at the nike free run+2 but it looks like it'll get destroyed by the grind.


i gotta pair of freeruns+2s but i stick to my cross trainers. Better grip, better support, and the harder rubber sole helps a lot for hikes. Plus the freerun+2 are the best runners iv ever owned so i treat em nice

[Ch28]

60 minutes tonight

http://i.imgur.com/gIjGA.png

[RayBot]

60 minutes tonight

http://i.imgur.com/gIjGA.png

FINALLY!!! Good on ya

[kayceeee]

i gotta pair of freeruns+2s but i stick to my cross trainers. Better grip, better support, and the harder rubber sole helps a lot for hikes. Plus the freerun+2 are the best runners iv ever owned so i treat em nice


thanks I'm probably going to stay away from free runs then

probably looking into nike zoom vomero or lunar glide, or salomon xr crossmax

[RayBot]

Go with the Alvords!! They are dirt cheap and it will take helluva beating!!

[kayceeee]

I'm probably gonna head to bellingham next few days to check some shoes out since our dollar is so high

[maxxxboost]

1:08
man, what a hot day. Lots of hikers.

[Nintensity]

Went from 60 minutes last week to 45 minutes today. Hiked at 8am for morning dew coolness + less busy
best feeling ever! :)

[m!chael]

Did it for the first time last week, 45 minutes. Gonna try and go sometime this week and hit below 40, hopefully. Any good tips guys?

[RayBot]

Did it for the first time last week, 45 minutes. Gonna try and go sometime this week and hit below 40, hopefully. Any good tips guys?

You should be able to hit 40 no problem within the next round or the round after. The first time is always the toughest...now that you know the terrain (somewhat) you should be able to breeze right through it.

[ewong]

Broke the 1 hour mark on Wednesday 59:58 to be exact ha ha ha.

Started the season at 1:25. Took 11 tries to break 1 hour. Next goal 55 minutes!

[gdoh]

when does the grouse grind close??

[dyan]

7 i believe, you can go up anytime before that though

[ewong]

The gate clothes at 7 pm, but you can still get in through the side trail.

[gdoh]

sry i meant for the season

[drakeD]

I'm going tmr for the first time.
So far, people have recommended me to bring water bottle, dress lightly, and leave wallet and cell in car.
Anyone know how much is the parking?
The gondola ride down is around 10 dollars this year.
I'm wondering if its possible to hike down or is it not recommended
Also, is it cash only?

[RayBot]

I'm going tmr for the first time.
So far, people have recommended me to bring water bottle, dress lightly, and leave wallet and cell in car.
Anyone know how much is the parking?
The gondola ride down is around 10 dollars this year.
I'm wondering if its possible to hike down or is it not recommended
Also, is it cash only?


If you have a drawstring bag, you can carry all your stuff worry free without any feelling of excess weight.
BRING WATER.
Lot D is free
If you are a beginner hiker....hiking down is not recommended.
Cash or card.

[noventa]

you can also ship a backpack to the top for 5 bucks if you want.

[Ch28]

new grouse grind times are 630-630 now

[maxxxboost]

The Stanley cup was up there on Sunday.
Was anyone there on Sunday!?

Instead of doing the Grind i went to the Dinosaur exhibit at Science World. :(

[noTirl]

finished the full grind for the first time today
:woot:

[RayBot]

Considering yesterday was my first day of holidays, i decided to do it twice. First round was 49m (best time of season so far) and bumped into Martin Gelinas (Preds staff and Canucks alumni)who remembered me as the guy with the Preds tatt. Second time around was a nice casual walk up in 1hr11m and randomly bumped into an old buddy of mine and just climbed up together.
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[maxxxboost]

Just wondering who takes breaks going up?

I usually just push myself up slowly without taking any breaks.
Seems like when i take breaks, i get slower; even though i time my breaks (1 to 2 minutes).

[Spidey]

Just wondering who takes breaks going up?

I usually just push myself up slowly without taking any breaks.
Seems like when i take breaks, i get slower; even though i time my breaks (1 to 2 minutes).

I never take breaks because I look at stopping as a failure, since it technically is just "going up stairs for roughly 5kms".

I realize it is quite strenuous, but that mentality is just for myself as I am quite competitive.

The first time I ever went was 2 years ago (which I went 3 times that summer).

Best time was somewhere in the low 40mins.. Shaved off about 3 mins each time I went. With the 10 bucks to get down now, I have no interest in doing it, and it is one of those things where if you don't get into it, you will never do it.

[RayBot]

I dont take breaks going up...but if i ever need to, 15 seconds is more than sufficient.
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[benjiggla]

my dads on the top 10 for most grinds this season, does it once a day weekdays, 2 or 3 times a day weekends... too bad i wouldnt make the top 100 =(

[s300ae]

Planning on going tomorrow morning. Anyone know if it's busy on long weekend?
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[RayBot]

^^ Expect it to be.

[Derek_N84]

Not sure about long weekends but if its anything like a normal weekend, its gonna be butt fuck busy. Get ready for ass to face lineups and tons of people who shouldn't even be on there IE grandparents etc etc.

IMO, save yourself the headache and go on Tues instead.

[Ch28]

Went Friday night after work and got 59 minutes! First time I've ever hit the under 1 hour mark so I was quite happy with it. I would've gotten an even better time if I didn't take a 'shortcut' near the start. It cut into the woods and when I finally got back onto the main path, I realized I had to double back down cause I'd have to do a huge jump down from there just to get back on the path and didn't want to risk falling. FUUUU!!!

That Jim Beltz guy did it 8 times that day cause I saw his name on the tv screen. EIGHT TIMES

[s300ae]

Not sure about long weekends but if its anything like a normal weekend, its gonna be butt fuck busy. Get ready for ass to face lineups and tons of people who shouldn't even be on there IE grandparents etc etc.

IMO, save yourself the headache and go on Tues instead.

Going on Tuesday isn't an option since I have work.
Heading there now, if it's too busy, I'll go to the beach and do nothing lol
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[gdoh]

got 1 hour exactly =[ feelsbadman.jpg

[Ch28]

got 1 hour exactly =[ feelsbadman.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZC5wH.png

[kayceeee]

did 50 on saturday and 49 yesterday. pretty busy yesterday went there at 11