![]() ![]() ![]() It that stretches underneath the power line, climbs 150 metres and is linked to the B.C.M.C. Running on Skyline Trail, Robbins pushes forward on a trail of run-able gravel underfoot just under two kilometres away from the parking lot. Since Robbins trains to be able to push through the mental obstacle that comes with hours of solo running in trail races, he opts for less popular paths. “There’s multiple ways to get up and down,” he says referring to the number of trails on Grouse Mountain. “On the weekends I choose an obscure route.” That means he’s out there alone with extra gear, food, hydration and his phone– just in case. To be training here on the regular like Robbins does is a whole other endeavor. For many, completing the Grouse Grind wins bragging rights on its own. One of the things that makes this location famous in the running community is the fact that it’s host to the Grouse Grind- a three kilometre timed ascent up the steep mountain side. Training here, one can expect to be challenged by the terrain. On the weekends, this is a popular spot for runners and hikers who will often hit the trails on the mountain. Gary Robbins runs alone on well-treed and snowy Grouse Mountain trails geared up for hours of running in wet or chilly conditions. ![]()
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