Grouse Grinders raise money for BC Children’s Hospital
The multi-grouse grind challenge has launched for a great cause. David Zura reports.
Posted June 21, 2019 11:22 am.
Last Updated June 22, 2019 4:14 pm.
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The Grouse Grind is a rite of passage for many, but for today, people will be hiking the trail as many times as they can.
The Grouse Grind Challenge kicked off at 4 a.m. and goes until 11 p.m. to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital.
Last year, the event brought in $34,000.
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Brooke Spence completed the challenge 17 times last year, tying the record for the most times done in a single day.
Grouse Mountain is the top visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, bringing in approximately 1.3 million people annually.
