“We’re going on a bear hunt, We’re going to see a big one”

Today we did see two grizzly bears up close on Grouse Mountain. Both orphaned and now living in 5 1/2 acres on the mountain above Vancouver. Bears named Coola and Grinder who have been there since 2001. They are regarded as a “keystone species”, critical in regulating the forest eco-systems in British Columbia.

A very hot day and they were pretty much just chilling.. one sitting in the pond (Coola as it happened) and the other foraging in the swamp and dandelions. There are also bears around the area where we are but fortunately not seen up close on our walks.

The trip up/down Grouse Mountain was via by gondola with views out over the city and even some remaining snow on the mountaintop and ice on the side of the trails. Very hot day so will be melting fast.

Link to photos

A toast tonight to 37 years married and another great evening celebrating with friends.

Comments

Comment by Mary Grover on 2017-07-10 16:19:41 -0700

So pleased you got to see bears xx
Congratulations on your anniversary – that’s fantastic

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