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<description>Mountain Blog is the often updated news feed for the Vancouver outdoors and hiking enthusiast. Follow this feed for regular trail updates, events around town and hiking experiences from the Mountain Guru team and fellow hikers. Mountain Guru is a Vancouver based hiking resource. Find trail maps, directions and track your own performance at mountainguru.com</description>
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				<title>Grouse Grind 2020 Opening June 22 COVID Restrictions</title>
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				Metro Vancouver has just announced their 2020 reopening date for the Grouse Grind: Monday, June 22nd. They have adapted to a post-COVID environment, implementing procedures to help keep everyone safe and adhere with Dr. Bonnie Henry's guidance.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Reopened Vancouver Area Trails and BC Parks and Current Closures</title>
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				As British Columbia has flattened the COVID-19 curve over the past few weeks, the province is beginning to relax restrictions under guidance from Dr. Bonnie Henry. In turn, local parks and trails are more accessible for hiking and other recreational activities. Here's a list of trails and parks that are now reopened, have tentative reopen dates and are still closed.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Lower Mainland Trail Closures Due to COVID-19</title>
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				Late last week, the District of North Vancouver announced the temporary closure of the Quarry Rock trail and the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. Since then, several other municipalities and BC Hydro have followed suit with their own trail closures or implemented changes to accommodate social distancing.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>North Vancouver Closes Trails to Maintain Social Distancing</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Quarry-Rock-Lynn-Canyon-Bridge-Closed</link>
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				Quarry Rock and the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge are closed from 7 am, March 22nd until further notice by order of the District of North Vancouver.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Best Vancouver Trails to Maintain Social Distance</title>
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				The World Health Organization recommends we maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from each other. How about 300 feet? Stay local, and hike anti-social with a list of Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver area trails where social distancing is a distant issue! No need for a tape measure here.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Metro Vancouver to Add Nearly 16 Hectares to Minnekhada Park in Northeast Coquitlam</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Metro-Vancouver-Adds-16-Hectares-To-Minnekhada</link>
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				In support of Metro Vancouver's Climate Action Plan, nearly 16 hectares added to Minnekhada Park for future development of trails and scenic viewpoints.Metro Vancouver has acquired a 15.9-hectare parcel added to Minnekhada Regional Park is in the northeastern, upland portion of the park, filling a gap between the regional park and the Pitt Addington Marsh Wildlife Area.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Consider Yourself a Vancouverite? Not Until You've Hiked These Five Trails</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Five-Trails-To-Call-Yourself-A-Vancouverite-Hiking-Tour</link>
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				Consider yourself a Vancouverite? Not until you've hiked, walked or ran the five essential Metro Vancouver hiking trails from the Grouse Grind, Dog Mountain Trail up Mount Seymour, the Stanley Park seawall, the Foreshore Trail at the Pacific Spirit Regional Park; and the always popular, Quarry Rock in Deep Cove.You shout &#34;Thank you&#34; when you exit a bus, you're willing to wait an hour in line for Sunday hangover brunch, you know where the best donuts are (Honey's or Duffins), have a list of at least two solid dim sum restaurants and one great ramen shop with a rich broth that doesn't have the lunch line-up and finally, you remember where you were when the roof came off BC Place.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Grouse Grind Trail Re-Opens for the Summer Season, May 3rd 2019</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Grouse-Grind-Trail-2019-Reopen-Date-May-3rd</link>
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				Only one day later than in 2018, the infamous Grouse Grind trail reopens on Friday, May 3rd for the 2018 Spring and Summer season. Gates open for early bird hikers at 6:15 am. Those attempting to hike the Grind in the afternoon have until 6:30 pm before the gate closes.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>New Upper Levels Trail Announced in West Vancouver, Spirit Trail Delays</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/West-Van-6-5-Km-Upper-Levels-Trail-Cypress-To-Westcot</link>
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				Back in 2010, West Vancouver's &#34;Transportation Hierarchy&#34; placed the pedestrian at the top of the list. As part of the district's 2025 vision, all transportation strategies now prioritize pedestrians. Applying the change in mindset has already started to have a positive impact across the district from improved pedestrian routes around Marine Drive and high priority areas, better wayfinding and signage; and for Mountain Guru hikers that live or play on the North Shore, the near completion of the Spirit Trail greenway and future Upper Levels trail.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Can the 48 km Baden Powell Trail be hiked in less than one day?</title>
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				Three summer's in a row, my sister and her husband hiked the West Coast Trail. And for three summer's in a row, my sister would insist that I also have to hike the West Coast Trail. &#34;You don't really know hiking until you've hiked 75 kilometers, slept four nights in the wilderness and experienced a blister on a blister,&#34; she'd say to me repeatedly.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2019 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Three Grouse Grind Alternatives to Hike this Week</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Three-Grouse-Grind-Alternatives-To-Hike-This-Week-Grouse-Mountain-Closure</link>
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				As expected with any change of ownership, eventually changes often also find their way to the front lines. Grouse Mountain Resorts and the Grouse Grind are no exception. Announced last Summer, Grouse Mountain Resorts was purchased by a Chinese investment firm for a rumoured $200 Million. Last month, Grouse Mountain Resorts informed hikers they will be closing the Grouse Mountain Skyride and all facilities for two weeks -- a seasonal closure starting today and re-opening on November 13th. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Is the Grouse Grind Vancouver’s most dangerous trail?</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Metro-Vancouvers-Most-Dangerous-Trails</link>
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				The Grouse Grind made local headlines yesterday after a middle-aged man was airlifted from the infamous trail following a heart attack. In 2015, even Outside Magazine named the Grind one of the most dangerous hikes on Earth. But truly how dangerous is the Grouse Grind -- or has its popularity simply fueled an impression of being death defying?As the 2018 summer hiking season ends, Mountain Guru looks at the most dangerous hiking trails in Metro Vancouver over the past year. Media articles can exaggerate tales of danger on the trails – or only focus in on popular routes, so we’ll be looking at stats and calls posted since August 2017 by North Shore Rescue, Lions Bay SAR, Coquitlam SAR, Ridge Meadows SAR and Central Fraser Valley SAR.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Five Hikes North Shore Locals Don't Want You to Know About</title>
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				The North Shore isn't just the Grouse Grind, Lynn Peak and Quarry Rock. Say farewell to the over popularized trails crowded with jean-pants-wearing tourists, and experience the lush North Shore forests, mountains and viewpoints in peace, calm and serenity by trying these five lesser know hikes that North Shore locals don't want you to know about. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Petitioning for a National Search and Rescue Day</title>
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				Teri Towner of Coquitlam submitted an E-Petition to the House of Commons to recognize March 1st as a National Day for Search and Rescue volunteers. Ron McKinnon, a Liberal MP for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam is listed as the government sponsor.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>When is the Grouse Grind Reopening Date 2018?</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Grouse-Grind-Opening-Date-2018</link>
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				Updated June 20th: The Grouse Grind trail re-opens tomorrow, Thursday June 21st at 6:15 AM.Metro Vancouver reports that due to recent rain and warmer temperatures on Grouse Mountain, almost all the snow affecting the Grouse Grind trail has melted.As conditions have improved, the Grouse Grind trail will now open Wednesday May 2nd at 6:15 am. The last entry before the gate closes is at 6 PM. To add a level of urgency, the trail will again close from May 22nd until the first or second week of June for planned seasonal safety maintenance. Get your Grind's in soon!]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>7 Reasons Hiking Should Be Your Workout</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Seven-Reasons-To-Hiking-Should-Be-Your-Workout</link>
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				Okay.. so maybe this article isn't for everyone. But the possibility is there that either you or someone you know spends a little too much time on the couch. So if you are that person or know that person, this article is for you.More than a couple times, it's crossed your mind to drop the remote and go DO something but for one reason or another -- it hasn't happened. You  may blame time, money, obligations, love, living life.. whatever the excuse is, the fact is that you have an excuse. Granted, there are times when being active just does not fit into your day. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Top Five Spring Hikes on the North Shore</title>
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				The sun is shining and it's warming up outside around Vancouver. Time to fit in some great local hiking trails. Considering the many fantastic options from epic mountain hikes to relaxing trails by the ocean we had a hard time rounding it down -- nevertheless here is our Top 5 trails to hike on the North Shore this Spring.. (in no specific order) ]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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				<title>Hiking After a Sports Injury</title>
				<link>https://www.mountainguru.com/blog/Hiking-After-A-Sports-Injury</link>
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				Returning to physical activity after a sports injury can be intimidating and challenging. Drawing from my own experience over the last few months, I have had the unfortunate luck of experiencing both a Stage 2 calf tear and a Type 3 shoulder separation. Fortunately, they did not happen at the same time and so I wasn't completely out of commission. Unfortunately, they happened back to back and while cycling on flat road only 25 km apart according to my odometer -- nothing dramatic or noteworthy as it happens but that meant some serious time away from normal activity. Getting back on the horse, especially when it comes to organized sports is daunting -- both because of having a literal handicap and being out of the game for so long. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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