Events
Kitty Litter Cardboard Box Race February 19, 2012
A fun, free, February Vacation tradition for kids. Build your own “vessel” out of cardboard boxes and go head-to-head in a series of heats held at the base of Wildcat.
Location: Wildcat
Nine Lives Lunch Tray Luge February 20, 2012
The one day a season we permit lunch tray luge at the mountain and another February Vacation tradition, test your speed on the “track” at the base of Wildcat in a series of head-to-head heats.
Location: Wildcat
AMC Guided Summit Tour & Hike September 22, 2012
For incredible foliage viewing at Wildcat Mountain, home to New Hampshire’s highest scenic gondola, an Appalachian Mountain Club naturalist will lead an interactive and educational summit tour followed by a guided hike down. Scheduled dates for the “AMC Guided Summit Tour & Hike” are Saturday, September 22 & October 13. Reservations are not required and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Mountain base lodge shortly before 10am. No cost to take part in the tour with the purchase of a scenic gondola ticket. Round-trip scenic gondola tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, $13 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. For those that wish to partake in the optional guided hike down, a reduced rate for the one-way ride to the summit is available. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all persons should bring proper footwear and clothing. For more information, visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI-WILD.
Location: Wildcat Mountain
AMC Guided Summit Tour & Hike October 13, 2012
For incredible foliage viewing at Wildcat Mountain, home to New Hampshire’s highest scenic gondola, an Appalachian Mountain Club naturalist will lead an interactive and educational summit tour followed by a guided hike down. Scheduled dates for the “AMC Guided Summit Tour & Hike” are Saturday, September 22 & October 13. Reservations are not required and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Mountain base lodge shortly before 10am. No cost to take part in the tour with the purchase of a scenic gondola ticket. Round-trip scenic gondola tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, $13 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. For those that wish to partake in the optional guided hike down, a reduced rate for the one-way ride to the summit is available. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all persons should bring proper footwear and clothing. For more information, visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI-WILD.
Location: Wildcat Mountain
Cans or Cash at the Cat November 24, 2012
Snow/weather pending...we'll host a jib session at the base of Wildcat on the Saturday, Nov. 24 of Thanksgiving weekend. We’re asking for three canned goods or $3 donation going to the food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul in Berlin, NH. The ticket for the hike jib session will be separate from the ticket for lift-accessed terrain if we're open at that time. Visit skiwildcat.com
Location: Wildcat
10th Annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge March 11, 2013
This is a charity event that supports Make-A-Wish of New Hampshire and challenges skiers/riders to log a total of 48 runs (maximum 50) on the Lynx Trail to achieve 100,000 vertical feet over the course of the day, non-stop.
Competitors are required to raise a minimum of $250 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampahire. Prizes are awarded for the top fundraisers. Refreshments and snacks will be provided to help keep challengers going throughout the day.
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish, experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities. For more information, please visit www.wish.org.
Event Rules and Regulations
This is not a race, it is a challenge. There is a 9-hour window, weather and conditions permitting, to complete the 100K, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (unless all participants still entered complete the 100K prior to 4:30 p.m..This equates to 11 minutes and 15 seconds per run. The lift can reach the summit in less than 7 minutes, which leaves almost 4.5 minutes to complete each run. This is plenty of time to ski down the mountain in a safe controlled manner, for the duration of the day, and reach the 100K mark. This is not an all day downhill type race and anyone deemed to be endangering themselves or others will be removed from the challenge at the discretion of our staff. Participants will be allowed to complete a maximum of 50 runs and will be required to stop for the day when that total is reached.
Pre-Registration & Event Day Check-In
Registration Fee: $70 ($40 for Season Passholders)
The field is limited to 40 contestants. On the day of the event, all pre-registered participants will be able to check in between 6- 6:45 a.m. on the day of the challenge. All challengers will be given a bib, sign a waiver and checked for a helmet.
Helmets are required for this event. If you do not have one, Wildcat will make every effort to provide you with one, but if none are available you cannot participate.
Lift Privileges
Entering the 100K Vertical Foot Challenge will provide you with a lift ticket for the day as well as a pass to the front of the line when you reach the bottom. This will help participants maximize their time spent on the hill going for the 100K.
Course
The course for this event will be Wildcat's legendary Lynx Trail. It takes a rather direct route down the mountain and covers 2,112 vertical feet. It will be closed to the general public at all points of entry, so only challengers will be on the trail.
Follow the Code
You are responsible for knowing and adhering to the Skier Responsibility Code. Challengers deemed to be skiing in a reckless manner will be removed from the challenge.
Volunteers
We do need help staffing this event. Anyone who volunteers for this event will receive two complimentary vouchers good any day for the rest of the season. To volunteer for this event, please email us.
Fundraising
The top prizes will be awarded to the challengers who raise the most money for Make-A-Wish of New Hampshire
Dinner and Awards
After the Challenge is over, all participants and volunteers are invited to the awards party dinner. There will be a pasta dinner, cash bar and prizes.
Location: Wildcat
Wildcat Wildfire Pentathalon April 20, 2013
This recreational pentathlon follows the same format as the Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon, but finishes at Wildcat Mountain with stunning views of Tuckerman Ravine. Race legs include a 6-mile run, 6-mile kayak, 16-mile bike, 2-mile hike/snowshoe up the Polecat Trail at Wildcat and a 1.5-mile downhill ski.
Location: Wildcat
