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Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Wildcat Mountain 2010/2011 Season Passes On Sale At Current Lowest Rates. Purchase Before October 15th Deadline.

Wildcat Mountain is offering its current lowest prices for 2010/11 winter season passes to skiers and riders who purchase before October 15th.

The most popular Wildcat Mountain pass is the Black Cat pass, offered at the current price of $349, and is valid midweek Monday thru Friday with only 10 black-out dates during the Christmas and February vacation week. Ideal for many locals or those who do not have your average work and vacation schedule, the Black Cat is an easy decision. Continuing again for the coming season’s Black Cat pass will be the ability to ski or ride every day, Saturdays and Sundays included, for the early 10/11 season from opening day until December 24th, 2010 and then again for the late season beginning April of 2011.

Wildcat’s Adult, unrestricted, “any day” or full pass will hold it’s low rate set last year and is available to purchase for $649 before October 15th. The corresponding Teen (13 – 18), Junior (6 to 12) and Child (age 5 and younger) passes remain unchanged from last season’s early-season price of $449, $349 and $39, respectively. Returning again for a second year is the functional Adult 6-Day Pass with no associated black-out dates. Valid Sunday thru Friday, the 6-day Pass excludes Saturdays and is offered again for a second year in a row at the current rate of $549. An additional bonus, and similar to the Black Cat pass, 6-day passholders can ski or ride every day, Saturdays included, for the coming 10/11 season from opening day until December 24th, 2010 and then again for the late season beginning April of 2011.

For Full-Time College Students, Wildcat Mountain continues to partner with New Hampshire ski areas Gunstock Resort and Mount Sunapee in the multi-resort NH College Breakout Season Pass. Starting at only $259 if purchased before December 18th, 2010 and valid every day for the entire 2010/2011 season, the NH College Breakout pass offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. In addition to Wildcat Mountain offering over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding and a consistently long season, Mount Sunapee and Gunstock are less than two hours from Boston.

For more information on season passes and to purchase before the October 15th deadline, visit our (click here) season pass page and then click the "buy now" button to purchase online.

Tue, Aug 10, 2010
“Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun! Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours Every Wednesday in August. Click For More Info.

Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program every Wednesday in August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest is a memorable summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region and “Wednesdays at Wildcat” is just one opportunity to take advantage of. Program topics change weekly and range from learning about the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” runs through August 25th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Mountain base lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, except on those “Alpine Discovery” tour dates that require a trip on the Wildcat Express scenic gondola to the summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the program may be held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in the East. In addition to the ZipRider and highest scenic gondola in New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain offers hiking, fishing, and lift-serviced 9-hole alpine disc golf course. A seasonal food menu, beer, & wine are offered in the base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found online at skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Thu, Jul 01, 2010
We're Giving Away Another Summer Stay & Play Package, But You Must Enter Between Monday, July 5th & Monday, July 12th! Click Here For More Info. Wildcat Mountain Now Open Daily, Weather Permitting, Come On Up To Pinkham Notch!

WIN A SCENIC STAY & PLAY PACKAGE! Enter beginning Monday, July 5th to win a 2-night stay for 2 at The Eagle Mountain House located in Jackson and 2 tickets to ride New Hampshire's only ZipRider. Visit our (click here) contest entry page to read terms and conditions and enter between Monday, July 5th and Monday, July 12th. For more information on all available stay & play summer packages, visit our (click here) lodging page.

Wildcat Mountain is now open daily weather permitting. A year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in the East. In addition to the ZipRider and scenic gondola, Wildcat Mountain offers hiking, fishing, a seasonable lift-serviced 9-hole alpine disc golf course, and weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, beer, & wine are offered in the base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found online at skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Mon, Jun 07, 2010
Wildcat Mountain Now Open Weekends, Weather Permitting, Including New Hampshire's ZipRider Zip-line Cable Ride And Highest Scenic Gondola In The State.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to New Hampshire’s only ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the state’s highest scenic gondola, Wildcat Mountain offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is available with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Kids Free Fishing Day This Saturday, June 5th. Wildcat Mountain Now Open Weekends, Weather Permitting, Including New Hampshire's ZipRider Zip-line Cable Ride And Highest Scenic Gondola In The State. Click For More Info.

The Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Mountain is scheduled for this Saturday, June 5th at the Wildcat Mountain pond located in Pinkham Notch. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., followed by afternoon fishing for all ages. There is no charge for the day, no fishing license is necessary, and all are welcome.

Jeff Swayze, a fly fisherman with Agiocochook Fly Fishing Adventures with many years of experience fishing local waters, will be on hand to offer kids one-on-one instructions in rigging gear and all things having to do with fish and fishing. Jeff will also offer two fly fishing demonstrations, one at 9:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m. with an opportunity for anyone interested to give it a try. Prizes will be awarded during the morning session.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Kids should bring an adult and their own gear. The fishing pond at Wildcat Mountain is accessible via the “C lot” entrance located approximately a quarter mile past the main entrance on the north-bound side of Rt. 16 heading toward Gorham, New Hampshire. For more information about Agiocochook Fly Fishing Adventures, visit www.ComeFlyFishNH.com.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to New Hampshire’s only ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the state’s highest scenic gondola, Wildcat Mountain offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is available with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Sun, May 16, 2010
Wildcat Mountain Opens For Summer & Fall Operations Beginning Saturday, May 29th At 10a.m. Offering Two Major State Attractions Including New Hampshire's ZipRider Zip-line Cable Ride And The Highest Scenic Gondola In The State, The Wildcat Express.

Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. As a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have most recently been voted #1 in the East by readers of SKI Magazine.

Wildcat Mountain’s ZipRider combines a safe, one-of-a-kind, flying experience with beautiful scenery. With four cable lines that affectively allow for maximum rider capacity, the ZipRider is the only attraction of its kind in New Hampshire and is different than the canopy zip-line tours familiar to most. For just the cost of a $20 ticket and meeting minimum and maximum weight/height requirements, riders board a chair lift ride to the starting deck where they are secured into a comfortable chair-style harness where they will then descend just under a half-mile over trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River at heights of up to 70 feet and speeds that can reach 45 miles per hour before the ZipRider’s automatic braking and a spring stopping system receive the rider comfortably at the landing platform located a short distance from the main base lodge.

Also unique to Wildcat Mountain, and the only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has once again transformed from New Hampshire's fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the state's highest summer and fall scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot summit cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas creating a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop the 4,000 foot-plus summit of Wildcat Mountain. The scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy incredible views and scenery. Gondolas run continuously, so you don't wait in any lines.

The ZipRider & scenic gondola will be open as weather permits for weekends only beginning Saturday, May 29th and then will begin to operate daily Saturday, June 19th through the spectacular fall foliage in mid-October. Wildcat Mountain also offers hiking, fishing, a seasonable lift-serviced 9-hole alpine disc golf course, and weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, beer, & wine is offered in the base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be heard by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Sat, May 01, 2010
***DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, MAY 15*** 2010/2011 Wildcat Mountain Season Passes & Programs On Sale At Early, Lowest Price Now. Buy Today Online and Become Part Of The Legend Before Saturday, May 15th!

2010/2011 Wildcat Mountain Season Passes On Sale Now at the early, lowest price as well as Children Seasonal Programs and NEW Wildcat Mountain Edge Series Sponsored By Jack Frost Ski Shop. Visit our season pass page and purchase online today before deadline of Saturday, May 15th.

Fly Wildcat this Summer & Fall aboard the Wildcat Express Gondola for amazing views of Mt. Washington or on one of New Hampshire’s more unique thrill rides, the ZipRider. We will be open for summer operations, including lift-serviced alpine disc golf, weekends only beginning, Saturday, May 29th for the Memorial Day long weekend and then daily beginning Saturday, June 19th.

Mon, Apr 19, 2010
Having Spun The Lifts For A Final Time On Patriot’s Day, Monday April 19th And Laying Claim For A Third Year In A Row To Being The Last Resort Open In New Hampshire, We Are Now Closed For Skiing And Riding And We Thank You For Being Part Of The Legend!

Thank you for being part of the legend and making the 2009/2010 season one to remember. The resort and all trails should be considered closed and not patrolled. End-of-season work and transition to summer operations is in process on the mountain and we ask that you do not hike, skin, ski, snowboard, or otherwise access any trails at this time.


Please know that we operate 100% within the White Mountain National Forest and we recommend checking in with the ranger station located in Pinkham Notch regarding forest use or inquiring at the AMC Pinkham Notch visitors center to inquire about hiking up to Tuckerman Ravine located close by.


2010/2011 Wildcat Mountain Season Passes On Sale Now at the early, lowest price as well as Children's Seasonal Programs and NEW Wildcat Mountain Edge Series Sponsored By Jack Frost Ski Shop. Purchase before deadline of Saturday, May 15th!

Fly Wildcat this Summer & Fall aboard the Wildcat Express Gondola for amazing views of Mt. Washington or on one of New Hampshire’s more unique thrill rides, the ZipRider. We will be open for summer operations, including lift-serviced alpine disc golf, weekends only beginning, Saturday, May 29th for the Memorial Day long weekend and then daily beginning Saturday, June 19th.

Sat, Apr 17, 2010
Breaking News! 10" Of New Snow Still Snowing And Trail Count Growing With Ungroomed Terrain Coming Online. Wildcat Mountain Will Extend Its Season One Day Longer And Will Be Open On Patriots Day This Monday, April 19th! Last Chance To Enjoy Spring Pow!

With a spring snow storm that has delivered 10+" of new snow and still falling and being the only NH resort operating and spinning lifts, Wildcat Mountain will remain open thru the Patriots Day holiday, Monday, April 19th for its final day of late-season spring skiing & riding. For a third straight year, Wildcat Mountain will have extended its season longer than any other NH resort and we hope that all current & new season passholders will take advantage of the late season bonus making all midweek Black Cat & 6-day passes valid for use on this final weekend.

Wildcat Mountain season passes and Adult/Children Seasonal Programs on sale now at lowest prices for 2010/11 winter season! Currently planning to continue this spring’s skiing and riding until late April/early May (weather/conditions permitting), Wildcat Mountain is once again a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season. As a bonus to all new season pass purchases, persons can immediately begin to ski or ride on their new pass for the remainder of the 2009/2010 season, including 7 days a week for any season pass purchased beginning April 1st!

Fri, Mar 26, 2010
$9 Lift Tickets Friday, March 26th! Helpful Tips, Safety Considerations & Requests For You To Enjoy Your Day. Please Read By Clicking Here:

Become part of the legend and start the weekend early Friday, March 26th with a $9 lift ticket at Wildcat Mountain. Be sure to upgrade your ticket that same day before 3:30pm to ski or ride again Saturday for only $39. Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87, that’s less than $30 a day! Also Friday, when you're done skiing and riding on your $9 lift ticket and are 21+ and ready to enjoy a tasty Corona or cocktail in the Wildcat Pub, DJ Brian Sparhawk will be spinning the soundtrack for your afternoon stories your telling to that hottie skier or snowboarder you met on the chair. And the Corona will be making it fun too giving away swag and holding contests for lots of prizes!

Now, we suggest and ask you to consider the following important points so that you can enjoy and have a safe, fun day:

1) Ski School will likely sell out with reservations, so maybe hold off on bringing that never-ever friend with you this time, because you'll be stuck trying to teach them on one of the busier days Wildcat Mountain will experience and this may not be the best introduction for a beginning skier or snowboarder.

2) With recent New England weather, please note that ungroomed terrain and venturing in to ungroomed trees, glades, & outside area boundaries could be potentially dangerous as hazards may be hidden or outright exposed and could be real sketchy-like. Also, skiing/riding closed trails is prohibited.

3) Leave as much as possible locked in your car (except keys) because space in base lodge will be limited and we can not be responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items and we will move any bags/items that we consider a fire hazard or may otherwise prevent available means of egress. We will offer Bag Check on the ground floor of the base lodge and it is only $1 per bag/item and those items can be accessed that day at no additional charge. Also, do not be the gaper bringing your equipment in to the lodge. It’s not safe and you will be told to bring it outside. Finally, if you are concerned about your equipment when left unattended, we do not have ski/board check available, so you might consider bringing your own security locking device.

4) Please don't make our base lodge your picnic area. We are 100% in the White Mountain National Forest, so roadside picnics are not uncommon, but if you do tailgate or picnic by your vehicle, please throw away your trash properly. Also, you only paid $9 for a lift ticket, so maybe this time you can possibly enjoy some of what we offer in our main base lodge cafeteria, the Bobcat Lodge located across the bridge from the base lodge and conveniently accessed while you ski & ride, or perhaps enjoy wait-service lunch or appetizers in the Wildcat Pub.

5) Drugs and alcohol is not allowed in our parking lots. Be forewarned that law enforcement will be patrolling the area. Also, please know that parking vehicles on Rt. 16 is not allowed and that any vehicles not legally parked will be subject to fines or towing at the vehicle owner’s expense. In the event that all available parking lots fill to capacity, we will indicate "Lot Full" or even possibly "Sold Out".

6) MOST IMPORTANT, know the skiers code and responsibilities when skiing or riding. If you don't know, the more important parts are printed in our trail map brochure.

I'm sure there are some other common sense and respect for other persons and their property that we may have forgotten, but most importantly, be safe, have fun, and please be responsible for your actions!

Fri, Feb 26, 2010
***ATTENTION: ALL LOTS FULL AND WE ARE NOW HAVING TO TURN PERSONS AWAY UNFORTUNATELY*** $9 Lift Tickets Friday, February 26th! Helpful Tips, Safety Considerations & Requests For You To Enjoy Your Day. Please Read By Clicking Here:

Become part of the legend and start the weekend early Friday, February 26th with a $9 lift ticket at Wildcat Mountain. Be sure to upgrade your ticket that same day before 3:30pm to ski or ride again Saturday for only $39. Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87, that’s less than $30 a day! Also Friday, when you're done skiing and riding on your $9 lift ticket and are 21+ and ready to enjoy a tasty Budweiser or cocktail in the Wildcat Pub, Ski-J Matt Spofford will be spinning the soundtrack for your afternoon stories of first chair, sick runs, and hidden pow stashes your telling to that hottie skier or snowboarder you met on the chair. And the Bud Crew will be making it fun too giving away swag and holding contests for lots of prizes!

Now, we suggest and ask you to consider the following important points so that you can enjoy and have a safe, fun day:

1) Ski School will likely sell out with reservations, so maybe hold off on bringing that never-ever friend with you this time, because you'll be stuck trying to teach them on one of the busier days Wildcat Mountain will experience and this may not be the best introduction for a beginning skier or snowboarder.

2) With recent new snowfall, please note that ungroomed terrain and venturing in to ungroomed trees, glades, & outside area boundaries could be potentially dangerous as hazards & ice flows may be hidden under minor accumulations. Also, skiing/riding closed trails is prohibited.

3) Leave as much as possible locked in your car (except keys) because space in base lodge will be limited and we can not be responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items and we will move any bags/items that we consider a fire hazard or may otherwise prevent available means of egress. We will offer Bag Check on the ground floor of the base lodge and it is only $1 per bag/item and those items can be accessed that day at no additional charge. Also, do not be the gaper bringing your equipment in to the lodge. It’s not safe and you will be told to bring it outside. Finally, if you are concerned about your equipment when left unattended, we do not have ski/board check available, so you might consider bringing your own security locking device.

4) Please don't make our base lodge your picnic area. We are 100% in the White Mountain National Forest, so roadside picnics are not uncommon, but if you do tailgate or picnic by your vehicle, please throw away your trash properly. Also, you only paid $9 for a lift ticket, so maybe this time you can possibly enjoy some of what we offer in our main base lodge cafeteria, the Bobcat Lodge located across the bridge from the base lodge and conveniently accessed while you ski & ride, or perhaps enjoy wait-service lunch or appetizers in the Wildcat Pub.

5) Drugs and alcohol is not allowed in our parking lots. Be forewarned that law enforcement will be patrolling the area. Also, please know that parking vehicles on Rt. 16 is not allowed and that any vehicles not legally parked will be subject to fines or towing at the vehicle owner’s expense. In the event that all available parking lots fill to capacity, we will indicate "Lot Full" or even possibly "Sold Out".

6) MOST IMPORTANT, know the skiers code and responsibilities when skiing or riding. If you don't know, the more important parts are printed in our trail map brochure.

I'm sure there are some other common sense and respect for other persons and their property that we may have forgotten, but most importantly, be safe, have fun, and please be responsible for your actions!

Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Family Vacation Vertical Value With Discount 3- & 5-Day Consecutive Multi-Day Tickets. Click Here To Know How You Can Save.

We love family vacations and we love when you get to spend time together. Wildcat Mountain is all about vertical value and now you can be sure to save big with our Junior/Teen 3- & 5-day consecutive, multi-day lift tickets. Check out these Wild Deals today. Even better, no need to purchase those in advance because you can simply purchase at the guest service/ticket counter on the first day of your vacation.

Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Family Holiday Vacation Vertical Value! 3- Or 5-Day Junior/Teen Multi-Day Ticket Savings & Space Still Available In Our Children's Lions Den, Snowplay, & Nursery Programs, But Will Fill Up Quickly. Click Here For More Info Or Call Now For Reservations.

We love holiday vacations and we love when you get to spend time with family. Wildcat Mountain is all about vertical value and now you can be sure to save big with our Junior/Teen 3- & 5-day consecutive, multi-day lift tickets. Check out these Wild Deals today. Even better, no need to purchase those in advance because you can simply purchase at the guest service/ticket counter on the first day of your vacation.

Other great savings can be found if you're planning to sign your children up for Lion's Den & Snowplay children's programs and our nursery. Space is still available, but we recommend making your reservations today because space will fill up quickly once the weekend and vacation week is here. Do that today by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD and then speaking with guest services at extension 217.

Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Wildcat Mountain Goes 100% Green Wax For Its Tune & Rental Shop. Universal Performance Wax Made From All Natural Ingredients Is PFC/Petroleum Free.

With its location 100% within the White Mountain National Forest and operating on a land-use permit granted by the U.S. Forest Service, Wildcat Mountain continues to seek reasonable ways to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Most recently the mountain’s rental & tune shop has begun to use a universal wax offered by New England based Green Wax exclusively for its fleet of rental skis & snowboards and general universal wax needs for all tuning services. “It was an easy decision for Wildcat Mountain considering there is now a viable performance wax product that is environmentally friendly,” said Rental & Tune Shop Manager Dave Chandler. “Having tested the functional applications of Green Wax as it relates to our higher volume tuning needs, including rental equipment and general tuning services, we are happy to be using a wax product that uses sustainable ingredients and minimizes the impact at Wildcat Mountain and other resorts.”

"We are privileged to team up with Wildcat,” said Ken Avery of Green Wax. “Their commitment to environmentally responsible operations is impressive, and we are extremely happy to be a part of it." The product description at www.greenskiwax.com explains Green Wax TRUE Universal is a performance wax made from all natural ingredients, free of PFCs and Petroleum. A proprietary blend offers a wide usable temperature range as well as high performance. Green Wax is produced in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. Each batch is then placed in a recycled tube packaging, eliminating the need for extrusion machines, and further reducing energy and waste. A non-toxic & biodegradable mix is formulated to provide pro-level glide, maximum adhesion, and ease of application. From the first snowfall to the last days of the spring season, Green Wax TRUE Universal formula will keep you riding fast in all conditions. High performance, convenience, and durability all in an eco-friendly product, Green Wax is endorsed by UTSB, a third party environmental research firm based in Banff National Park.

In addition to going with Green Wax, Wildcat Mountain also uses biodegradable emulsion, a necessary liquid component found in all tuning machines. Wildcat Mountain offers extensive tuning services this season, including full-tuning performed overnight Thursday through Saturday evenings and drop-off service on Sundays that will have equipment ready and waiting the following weekend, and customers can know that their requested service is now eco-friendly. For all tuning service information and pricing, please visit www.skiwildcat.com.

Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Due to Forecasted Continuing Rains And The Resulting Effort To Minimize Any Loss To Our Snow, Wildcat Mountain Will Be Closed For Tuesday, January 26th.

Due to continuing rains and the resulting effort to minimize any loss to our snow, Wildcat Mountain will be closed for Tuesday, January 26th. Wildcat Mountain is scheduled to re-open Wednesday, January 27th at 9:00am, but please check back for an updated snow report and operations forecast with changes following Tuesday’s closure and weather impact.

Wed, Jan 13, 2010
$9 Lift Tickets Friday, January 22nd! Tips & Requests For You To Enjoy Your Day, Please Read By Clicking Here:

Become part of the legend and start the weekend early Friday, January 22nd with a $9 lift ticket and celebrate 52 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding at Wildcat Mountain. Be sure to upgrade your ticket that same day before 3:30pm to ski or ride again Saturday for only $39. Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87, that’s less than $30 a day! Also, Friday, many of you already know DJ Brian Sparhawk can get everyone to have a good time and that he's a "wicked, die-hahd" Sox fan. So when you're done skiing and riding on your $9 and are 21+ and ready to enjoy a tasty Sam Adams, Brian will be playing the music you love, giving away the prizes and swag that is free, and letting you know what he thinks about Lackey.

Now, we suggest and ask you to consider the following important points so that you can enjoy and have a safe, fun day:

1) Ski School is already sold out with reservations, so maybe hold off on bringing that never-ever friend with you this time, because you'll be stuck trying to teach them.

2) Leave as much as possible locked in your car (except keys) because space in base lodge will be limited and we can not be responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items.

3) Also, please don't make our base lodge your picnic area, should be a nice day, so maybe tailgate it if you have to and please throw away your trash properly OR...you only paid $9 for a ticket, so this time you can probably spring for something we serve.

4) Drugs and alcohol is not allowed in our parking lots. Be forewarned that law enforcement will be patrolling the area.

5) MOST IMPORTANT, know the skiers code and responsibilities when skiing or riding. If you don't know, the more important parts are printed in our trail map brochure.

I'm sure there are some other common sense and respect for other persons and their property that we may have forgotten, but most importantly, be safe, have fun, and use your head!

Mon, Dec 21, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Supports Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month. Learn to Ski or Snowboard Free January 4th through January 10th. Click Here For More Info...

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. In doing so, the state of New Hampshire joins several other states across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports. Wildcat Mountain has been introducing persons to winter recreation since it began offering lift-serviced skiing and riding over 50 years ago. Today, with a current staff of 84 instructors that collectively represent over 850 years of experience and 91% certification rate by the Professional Ski Instructors Association & American Association of Snowboard Instructors, that tradition continues with the Wildcat Mountain Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Ride programs intended for first-timers.

As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up for a FREE Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 4th -10th. In addition, and with no obligation to receiving the aforementioned FREE first lesson package, persons will also be able to purchase three additional lessons as part of the First Tracks Pass package at a discount price. The First Tracks Pass package includes three additional lessons, equipment rental & novice lift tickets, and a FREE Wildcat Mountain full season-pass at the conclusion of the program. The cost for the First Tracks Pass package during the special Learn a Snow Sports Month will be only $189: a savings of $30 off the normal low price of $219. The free Learn-to-Ski/Ride and discount First Tracks Pass programs are available for first-time skiers & snowboarders only ages 13 and up. Reservations are required and space may be limited.

Participants must visit www.SkiNH.com/LASSM to register and download a Learn to Ski or Ride Free Coupon and then contact Wildcat Mountain to make a reservation for a specific day that week.

Once you have visited the Ski NH website and completed the process to obtain the coupon, please call 1-888-SKI-WILD for more information and to make your free Learn-to-Ski/Ride reservation or visit skiwildcat.com for more information on all available snow sports programs and lessons.

Fri, Dec 11, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Open For 2009/2010 Season. WildCards On Sale Now & Deadline, Sunday, December 20th. Click Here For More Info...

Wildcat Mountain has open for the 2009/2010 season.

On sale now and available until the deadline of December 20th, the Wildcard offers great value for adults and can be considered a mini-season pass offering 3 days of skiing or riding for the low price of $130. Combined with Wildcat Mountain's continued next day ticket upgrade offer of only $39, the Wildcard can be a great way to ski & ride for just a little over $40 a day this season. Wildcards are non-transferable, but can be purchased as a gift and multiples of 3, 6, & 9 days are available. Visit our Wild Deals page for more info and to purchase today.

Become part of the legend this season and SAVE! Yes, our classic “two-fer” that offers two lift tickets for the price of one ($65) every Wednesday during non-holiday periods and also the Sunday Afternoon Cruise where late-risers can ski or ride on the afternoon lift ticket for only $25 are back this season. Also back again, but at a new lower price, during non-holiday periods are “Aristocat Tuesdays” for skiers age 50+ and “Ladies Thursdays” with both programs offering a lift ticket, lesson, and lunch for only $45. A highlighted value that keeps pricing low on multi-day tickets, Wildcat Mountain continues to offer the flexibility of upgrading your next day ticket for only $39…every day, any age.

Planning ahead? Check out the unbelievable and oh-so-hip “Brew-ski” & stay package offered at the Eagle Mountain House located in Jackson. Somehow, I think Umami has been topped with a ski lift ticket.

Wed, Dec 09, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Scheduled To Open Friday, December 11th. Winter Storm Warning For Wednesday Could Produce Foot Of Natural To Help Continued Snowmaking Efforts. Click Here For More Info...

Wildcat Mountain is scheduled to open Friday, December 11th. Winter storm watch posted and lasting in to Wednesday evening should help our cause to open. As much as a foot of forecasted will add to snowmaking efforts that have backed off with high winds. Off and on snow and mostly favorable temps remain in the 7-day, but high winds expected Thursday in to Friday. Plans continue to cover from the summit down via Upper Catapult to Middle Wildcat to Cheetah and will continue around the clock as weather and temperatures allow. Wildcat Mountain is currently scheduled to open Friday, December 11th.

On sale now and available until the deadline of December 20th, the Wildcard offers great value for adults and can be considered a mini-season pass offering 3 days of skiing or riding for the low price of $130. Combined with Wildcat Mountain's continued next day ticket upgrade offer of only $39, the Wildcard can be a great way to ski & ride for just a little over $40 a day this season. Wildcards are non-transferable, but can be purchased as a gift and multiples of 3, 6, & 9 days are available. Visit our Wild Deals page for more info and to purchase today.

Ready for this season? Yes, we've been that way for quite a while now. Become part of the legend this season and SAVE! Yes, our classic “two-fer” that offers two lift tickets for the price of one ($65) every Wednesday during non-holiday periods and also the Sunday Afternoon Cruise where late-risers can ski or ride on the afternoon lift ticket for only $25 are back this season. Also back again, but at a new lower price, during non-holiday periods are “Aristocat Tuesdays” for skiers age 50+ and “Ladies Thursdays” with both programs offering a lift ticket, lesson, and lunch for only $45. A highlighted value that keeps pricing low on multi-day tickets, Wildcat Mountain continues to offer the flexibility of upgrading your next day ticket for only $39…every day, any age.

Planning ahead? Check out the unbelievable and oh-so-hip “Brew-ski” & stay package offered at the Eagle Mountain House located in Jackson. Somehow, I think Umami has been topped with a ski lift ticket.

Pray for Snow!

Sat, Dec 05, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Has Re-Scheduled An Opening Date of Friday, December 11th. 4 to 5" Of Natural Sunday Morning As Snowmaking Continues...Trust Us, We Want It As Bad As You Do. Click Here for More Info.

Wildcat Mountain has re-scheduled an opening date of Friday, December 11th. Snowmaking crews reported 4 to 5" of natural Sunday morning as they continue their efforts that began Friday night and have lasted through the weekend. Lower-elevation temperatures have not been as favorable as those on the upper-mountain have, but plans continue to cover from the summit down via Upper Catapult to Middle Wildcat to Cheetah and will continue around the clock as weather and temperatures allow. Please note, as soon as a quality summit to base run is available, Wildcat Mountain will open which could be sooner than official re-scheduled opening date of Friday, December 11th.

Mon, Oct 26, 2009
$109 Cool Cat Student Pass Deadline, December 1st / Wildcards Now On Sale / Opening Date Scheduled For Friday, November 27th. Click For More Information.

As we continue to get ready for our scheduled opening day of Friday, November 27th (join us as we pray for snow from now until then), we wanted to bring attention to a couple of programs that bolster Wildcat Mountain's efforts to offer you the most vertical value.

Wildcat Mountain has lowered the price on the long-running student Cool Cat season pass program available to every New England school group to be less than the cost of 2 teen day lift tickets. “At only $109 per pass, I’ve been emailing and calling the 100 different districts in the state of New Hampshire,” said group sales person Brian Chamberlain. “This fall, it’s very exciting to make this kind of offer to every SAU that I can contact because it is so affordable and can also be a great means to raise funds for an elementary, junior high, or high school student organization or program.” More information on the Cool Cat page. Orders collectively submitted after November 1st and received no later than December 1st will not be able to ski or ride until December 15th.

Also on sale now and available until the deadline of December 20th, the Wildcard offers great value for adults and can be considered a mini-season pass offering 3 days of skiing or riding for the low price of $130. Combined with Wildcat Mountain's continued next day ticket upgrade offer of only $39, the Wildcard can be a great way to ski & ride for just a little over $40 a day this season. Wildcards are non-transferable, but can be purchased as a gift and multiples of 3, 6, & 9 days are available. Visit our Wild Deals page for more info and to purchase today.

Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Thanks For a Great Summer & Fall. Our Scenic Gondola & ZipRider Are Closed, But We Are Working Hard To Get Ready For Skiing & Riding To Begin Friday, November 27th. Click Here For What's New.

Let's think back to a time some 75 years ago when a depression born civilian conservation corps, armed with axes and cross-cut saws, started clearing the Wildcat trail, one of the first ski racing trails built in the United States. Twenty-five years later, an original, first-of-its-kind in North America gondola introduced lift-serviced skiing in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Since then, Wildcat Mountain has developed in to a year-round destination for those seeking a unique experience 100% within the White Mountain National Forest. It can be seen that much of what remains the same about Wildcat Mountain, unencumbered by development and slope-side real estate, is what makes this New England resort so unique and considered by many to be a legend. Above average annual snowfalls, high elevation with a significant vertical foot drop and a northern exposure assuring a long ski season has contributed to a lasting legacy. And of course, the spectacular scenery that surrounds Wildcat Mountain, including eye-level views of Tuckerman Ravine and Mt. Washington directly across Pinkham Notch, has been influential establishing a reputation among outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildcat Mountain has consistently ranked #1 scenery in North America according to readers of SKI Magazine and has placed previously top 10 in the East for snow, lifts, terrain, challenge, value, and overall satisfaction categories helping it to be listed among overall top 50 resorts in North America and top 20 resorts in the East. Perhaps it is Wildcat Mountain's ability to remain a classic, providing a glimpse of the sports heritage and roots, that continues to resonate with a core market that simply come to ski and ride.

With that said, here is just a sneak peek at forthcoming current capital, & value improvements for the 2009/2010 season that will contribute to this season’s pure vertical fun. You will be hearing more in the months ahead as well as updates and changes occurring on our winter website...

• Savings & Value –

Known for its value, lift ticket rates remain the same from last season as well as its next day ticket upgrade rate of only $39 every day, any age. In addition, many of its over-the-counter ski school product rates have been lowered in an effort to introduce new persons to the sport and to reduce average costs associated when skiers & riders want to improve their techniques and tactics on the mountain. Traditional weekly offerings of vertical value include the original “two-fer” that offers two lift tickets for the price of one ($65) every Wednesday during non-holiday periods and also the Sunday Afternoon Cruise where late-risers can ski or ride on the afternoon lift ticket for only $25. Also back again during non-holiday periods are “Aristocat Tuesdays” for persons age 50+ and “Ladies Thursdays” with both programs offering a lift ticket, lesson, and lunch at an even lower price for the 09/10 season of only $45.

The returning Cool Cat Student Season Pass has been aggressively re-priced and is now a means for any school, including all grammar, middle, high school, public, private, or collective educational groups, to raise funds. With an organizing member or SAU representative submitting a group purchase minimum 20 passes at only $109 per pass (less than the cost of 2 single day teen lift tickets), not only can students ski or ride every day this season, but Wildcat Mountain will also reimburse the school $10 for every pass sold!

Wildcat Mountain continues to partner with New Hampshire ski areas Gunstock Resort and Mount Sunapee in the multi-resort NH College Breakout Season Pass. Starting at only $239 if purchased before December 24th, 2009 and valid every day for the entire 2009/2010 season, the NH College Breakout pass offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. In addition to Wildcat Mountain offering over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding and a consistently long season, Mount Sunapee (1,510 vertical) and Gunstock (1,400 vertical) are less than two hours from Boston.

Wildcat Mountain saw a 300% increase in tickets purchased online through Liftopia.com. Adjusting ticket rates and yield quickly based on business, weather, and snowfall, Wildcat Mountain will again work with the forward thinking online discount lift ticket website.

• Relocating the Wildcat Mountain Jib Lot –

Following last season’s partnership with Coca-Cola of Northern New England that helped Wildcat Mountain to acquire a 16 foot flat rail, a 24 foot flat box, and a 24 foot rainbow box and develop a previously absent Freestyle Terrain area, the Wildcat Mountain Jib Lot will be relocated to the Lower Catapult trail offering access to better snowmaking and opening the door for additional snow elements to be introduced.

• Base Area Renovations –

Building upon the previous year’s major improvements, our buildings and grounds crew have been busy with continued maintenance and renovations to base area buildings including restroom renovations and constructing ski storage areas to accommodate extended international and domestic group stays.

• Snowmaking Maintenance and Improvements –

Maintaining Wildcat Mountain's current snowmaking network that can produce 90% coverage, efforts and capital improvements during the off-season have focused on replacing large sections of water pipe mains.

• No Really...We’re Located In the Forest & There Isn’t A Condominium In Sight –

Wildcat Mountain operates 100% within the White Mountain National Forest under a special use permit. This is a commitment to operate using sound environmental practices and policies that will sustain the natural resources and continue to provide outdoor recreational experiences that compliment the natural qualities of Wildcat Mountain and its surroundings. Work continues with the U.S.F.S to restore areas of natural vegetation in the Mountain Jag glade by educating our guests of this action and restricting use and access to selected areas. We also use environmentally friendly products for food service, recycle, and participate in the NH Department of Environmental Services “Anti-Idling” campaign and continue to seek correct sustainability and stewardship of the environment and outdoor recreation in the White Mountains.

• Raising A Social –

We’ve got friends and followers via: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and the Litter Blog. Come get all friendly with us.

Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project "Wild Stallions". Reaffirm Your Love of Skiing the East and Score Lowest Price Black Cat Midweek Pass Saturday October 10th

Pinkham Notch, NH – Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films Wild Stallions features many familiar New England resorts, Tuckerman Ravine, and more. Fresh backcountry footage is coupled with innovative park and urban skiing. What the East lacks in vertical drop, Meathead Films makes up for in finding tight tree skiing, deep powder, unique jump sites, creative urban terrain, and of course, die hard locals.

Boasting one of the larger movie tours in the industry, Wild Stallions will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 10th. Prior to the film beginning at 7pm, Wildcat Mountain is offering everyone a one-time/one-night-only opportunity to purchase their Black Cat midweek, non-holiday pass at the early price of $249 before the film. Currently priced at $299, the Black Cat and all other available season passes will increase from the mid-price level to regular rates on the deadline of October 16th.

Filmed in High Definition, 16mm, and Super 8mm film formats, Wild Stallions is truly a unique mix of visual mediums. Last year’s offering from Meathead Films, Head For The Hills, was another forward move for the Burlington, Vermont based crew, and Wild Stallions is sure to stir up similar excitement in the industry and get you excited for the winter season. To be shown on a 100” big screen provided by Cinemaesque Home Theatre Company located in North Conway, The Meathead Films crew will premiere the film in the Wildcat Mountain Pub (open for the premiere and sponsored by Tuckerman Brewing Company) with plenty of great gear and goods to give-away and a raffle. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola and ZipRider will be operating, weather permitting, as normally scheduled for the long weekend offering incredible and unique views of the fall foliage and staff will be available prior to the scheduled 7pm film screening for the $249 one-time/one-night-only Black Cat midweek, non-holiday season pass offer or other pass purchase needs.

There will be no admission charged for this event and more information is available at skiwildcat.com. A complete list of all tour stop locations, dates, and the movie trailer can be viewed on meatheadfilms.com, as well as the skitheeast.net community website.

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Wildcat Mountain is a year-round recreational destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest. The ZipRider™, scenic gondola, and the 9-hole alpine disc golf course currently scheduled to remain open until October 18th. All information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Thu, Aug 27, 2009
Are You Checking In To See What We're Up To Or You're Already Thinking About This Winter? Here's A Look At A Few Things Happening Now & For The 09/10 Winter Season Ahead.

Let's think back to a time some 75 years ago when a depression born civilian conservation corps, armed with axes and cross-cut saws, started clearing the Wildcat trail, one of the first ski racing trails built in the United States. Twenty-five years later, an original, first-of-its-kind in North America gondola introduced lift-serviced skiing in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Since then, Wildcat Mountain has developed in to a year-round destination for those seeking a unique experience 100% within the White Mountain National Forest. It can be seen that much of what remains the same about Wildcat Mountain, unencumbered by development and slope-side real estate, is what makes this New England resort so unique and considered by many to be a legend. Above average annual snowfalls, high elevation with a significant vertical foot drop and a northern exposure assuring a long ski season has contributed to a lasting legacy. And of course, the spectacular scenery that surrounds Wildcat Mountain, including eye-level views of Tuckerman Ravine and Mt. Washington directly across Pinkham Notch, has been influential establishing a reputation among outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildcat Mountain has consistently ranked #1 scenery in North America according to readers of SKI Magazine and has placed previously top 10 in the East for snow, lifts, terrain, challenge, value, and overall satisfaction categories helping it to be listed among overall top 50 resorts in North America and top 20 resorts in the East. Perhaps it is Wildcat Mountain's ability to remain a classic, providing a glimpse of the sports heritage and roots, that continues to resonate with a core market that simply come to ski and ride.

With that said, here is just a sneak peek at forthcoming current capital, & value improvements for the 2009/2010 season that will contribute to this season’s pure vertical fun. You will be hearing more in the months ahead as well as updates and changes occurring on our winter website...

• Savings & Value –

Known for its value, lift ticket rates remain the same from last season as well as its next day ticket upgrade rate of only $39 every day, any age. In addition, many of its over-the-counter ski school product rates have been lowered in an effort to introduce new persons to the sport and to reduce average costs associated when skiers & riders want to improve their techniques and tactics on the mountain. Traditional weekly offerings of vertical value include the original “two-fer” that offers two lift tickets for the price of one ($65) every Wednesday during non-holiday periods and also the Sunday Afternoon Cruise where late-risers can ski or ride on the afternoon lift ticket for only $25. Also back again during non-holiday periods are “Aristocat Tuesdays” for persons age 50+ and “Ladies Thursdays” with both programs offering a lift ticket, lesson, and lunch at an even lower price for the 09/10 season of only $45.

The returning Cool Cat Student Season Pass has been aggressively re-priced and is now a means for any school, including all grammar, middle, high school, public, private, or collective educational groups, to raise funds. With an organizing member or SAU representative submitting a group purchase minimum 20 passes at only $109 per pass (less than the cost of 2 single day teen lift tickets), not only can students ski or ride every day this season, but Wildcat Mountain will also reimburse the school $10 for every pass sold!

Wildcat Mountain continues to partner with New Hampshire ski areas Gunstock Resort and Mount Sunapee in the multi-resort NH College Breakout Season Pass. Starting at only $239 if purchased before December 24th, 2009 and valid every day for the entire 2009/2010 season, the NH College Breakout pass offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. In addition to Wildcat Mountain offering over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding and a consistently long season, Mount Sunapee (1,510 vertical) and Gunstock (1,400 vertical) are less than two hours from Boston.

Wildcat Mountain saw a 300% increase in tickets purchased online through Liftopia.com. Adjusting ticket rates and yield quickly based on business, weather, and snowfall, Wildcat Mountain will again work with the forward thinking online discount lift ticket website.

• Relocating the Wildcat Mountain Jib Lot –

Following last season’s partnership with Coca-Cola of Northern New England that helped Wildcat Mountain to acquire a 16 foot flat rail, a 24 foot flat box, and a 24 foot rainbow box and develop a previously absent Freestyle Terrain area, the Wildcat Mountain Jib Lot will be relocated to the Lower Catapult trail offering access to better snowmaking and opening the door for additional snow elements to be introduced.

• Base Area Renovations –

Building upon the previous year’s major improvements, our buildings and grounds crew have been busy with continued maintenance and renovations to base area buildings including restroom renovations and constructing ski storage areas to accommodate extended international and domestic group stays.

• Snowmaking Maintenance and Improvements –

Maintaining Wildcat Mountain's current snowmaking network that can produce 90% coverage, efforts and capital improvements during the off-season have focused on replacing large sections of water pipe mains.

• No Really...We’re Located In the Forest & There Isn’t A Condominium In Sight –

Wildcat Mountain operates 100% within the White Mountain National Forest under a special use permit. This is a commitment to operate using sound environmental practices and policies that will sustain the natural resources and continue to provide outdoor recreational experiences that compliment the natural qualities of Wildcat Mountain and its surroundings. Work continues with the U.S.F.S to restore areas of natural vegetation in the Mountain Jag glade by educating our guests of this action and restricting use and access to selected areas. We also use environmentally friendly products for food service, recycle, and participate in the NH Department of Environmental Services “Anti-Idling” campaign and continue to seek correct sustainability and stewardship of the environment and outdoor recreation in the White Mountains.

• Raising A Social –

We’ve got friends and followers via: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and the Blogger page you are reading now. But in all honesty, if there is a ski resort that hasn’t established a "social media" presence, they may be a little lost.

Fri, Aug 14, 2009
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Every Wednesday in August. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun.

Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” runs through August 26th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets can be purchased and are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). All rates and event information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Thu, Jul 23, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Hosts 21st “Wildman” Multi-Sport Endurance Event Saturday, August 8th. Annual Event Benefits the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program.

The 21st annual Wildman Biathlon is scheduled for Saturday, August 8th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Athletes from all over will challenge their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in New England. The Wildman Biathlon includes individual competitors as well as two- and three-person teams completing a 10-K run beginning in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

Entry fees after July 30th are $55.00 for an individual, $110.00 for a two-person team, and $165.00 for a three person team. Categories are available for all ages and team configurations. Overall and category winners receive commemorative awards, and numerous other prizes are awarded through random drawings. The entry fee includes a limited edition Wildman T-shirt for all participants, a ride down from the summit on the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, and meal ticket for the “après-race” pasta feed. Additional meal tickets and spectator gondola tickets are available for purchase. Wildman Biathlon information and the Wildman registration form are available on line at http://www.ncia.net/wildman, or call RSVP at 603-752-4103

The Wildman is a fundraising event for the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities to people age 55 and older in their communities. Over 400 RSVP volunteers give 64,000 hours of volunteer time each year to over 70 volunteer sites in Coos County. Major sponsors of the annual Wildman include: Wildcat Mountain, WPKQ 103.7, Altitude 6288 Sports, Great Glen Trails, the Royalty Inn, Munce’s Superior, Sportshoe Center, Pepsi-Cola, North Country Internet Access, NEEBCo, Northeast Delta Dental, Isaacson Enterprises, Davis & Towle Insurance Group, and Moriah Design Agency.

Sat, Jul 18, 2009
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Every Wednesday in July & August. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun.

Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” runs through August 26th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets can be purchased and are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). All rates and event information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

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Wed, Jul 08, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Fundraiser Dinner Event Friday, July 17th for Displaced Employee. Proceeds From Pasta Dinner & Donations to Assist Jon White & Family.

Wildcat Mountain will host a dinner along with performances by local, alternative rock band Tommy Guns and other special musical guests the evening of Friday, July 17th in an effort to raise funds and assistance for one of its employees. Jon White and his family were recently displaced due to a fire at their rented residence in Groveton, New Hampshire. In addition, many of their belongings and furnishings were destroyed or damaged and not covered by insurance at the time.

The dinner will be served at 6:00pm and will include pasta, choice of meat or tomato sauce, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Beverages will be available for purchase. Dinner tickets are $6 per person and all proceeds will be donated to help Jon, his wife, and five children. Guests are invited to arrive early between 3pm and before 4:45pm to take advantage of a free scenic gondola ride with your ticket purchase. Welcomed additional cash donations and a planned silent auction for items including area restaurant gift certificates will provide further assistance that evening. If persons can not attend, but would like to help, please call 1-603-466-3326 x213.

Wed, Jun 24, 2009
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” In July & August Makes Summer Learning Fun.

Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” begins July 1st and runs through August 26th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets can be purchased and are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). All rates and event information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

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Mon, Jun 08, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Now Open Daily 10am - 5pm (Wind/Weather Permitting). Rally in the Valley Wristband Discounts and Fathers Free, Sunday, June 21st. Click here for more information.

Wildcat will begin operating daily Saturday, June 13th just in time for the legendary Laconia motorcycle week. New this year, Wildcat Mountain is taking part in the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & MWV Hog Chapter’s 2nd annual Rally in the Valley happening June 15th – 19th. As part of that, persons who have purchased rally wristbands through the chamber (www.mtwashingtonvalley.org) or as a lodging package can take advantage of a half-price scenic gondola ride any time that week. In addition, we invite all vacationing bikers to come fly Wildcat on New England’s only 4-cable ZipRider™ or to enjoy our mountainside café with beer and wine available.

Then on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21st, dads (and grandfathers) can enjoy the scenic gondola for free when one or more other family members purchase an adult or junior gondola ride. The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express transforms from New Hampshire’s fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the state’s highest summer and fall scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas offering a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop Wildcat’s 4,062 foot summit. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy the incredible views and scenery.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Wed, May 27, 2009
18th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 6th, 2009. Wildcat Mountain ZipRider™, Scenic Gondola, & Disc Golf Open Weekends Only Before Operating Daily Saturday, June 13th.

'The White Mountain National Forest’s 18th Annual Kids' Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 6th, at the Wildcat Mountain pond located on Route 16 between Jackson & Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for all ages. There is no charge for the day, no fishing license is necessary, and all are welcome.

U.S. Forest Service Fisheries Biologist Jay Milot will once again be on the shore to offer kids one-on-one instruction in rigging gear and all things having to do with fish and fishing. The morning will also feature a casting event, learning stations covering a variety of aquatic topics, and a small fishing pool just right for the youngest anglers. Prizes for all participants will be awarded at 12:00, along with a special raffle to be held in memory of Eric Swett, a Forest Service employee who loved fishing, kids, and the White Mountains.

The U.S. Forest Service is grateful to these local businesses and partners who have contributed in many ways toward making this a fun and informative event for everyone: New Hampshire Fish and Game, Wildcat Mountain, Gorham Hardware, and the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Kids should bring an adult and their own gear. For more information call the Forest Service at 466-2713 (TTY 603-466-2856).

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Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh Lunch & Ride packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Wed, May 13, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend. Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider™ or Highest Scenic Gondola in New Hampshire (Disc Golf Opening Saturday, June 13th).

Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 23rd offering one of the most unique thrill rides in New Hampshire the ZipRider™ along with the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express, and new 9-hole lift-serviced alpine disc golf course. As a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America.

The amazing ZipRider™ zip-line cable ride combines a one-of-a-kind experience with beautiful scenery and is the only year-round attraction of its kind in New England. The ZipRider™ expanded last summer to offer four cables that affectively allow twice the rider capacity and even more vertical fun. With a chair lift ride to the starting deck, the ZipRider™ trolley is a safe device designed to brake automatically while the rider, who is strapped securely into a comfortable harness, descends close to a half-mile over trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River at heights of up to 70 feet and speeds that can reach 45 miles per hour to a landing platform located a short distance from the main base lodge.

The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has once again transformed from the fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift in New Hampshire during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the highest summer and fall scenic gondola in the state. The 6,700 foot summit cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas creating a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop our 4,062 foot summit. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy incredible views and scenery. Gondolas run continuously, so you do not wait in any lines.

The ZipRider™ & gondola will be open as weather permits for weekends beginning Saturday, May 23rd and then will begin to operate daily Saturday, June 13th, along with the scheduled opening of the lift-serviced, alpine disc golf course also on that date, through the spectacular fall foliage in mid-October. In addition to the ZipRider™, scenic gondola, and disc golf course, Wildcat Mountain offers hiking, fishing, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, beer, & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh Lunch & Ride packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Sat, Mar 21, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Claims Last NH Resort Open Every Day Until Closing, Patriot's Day Monday, April 20th. Wildcat Early 09/10 Season Pass On Sale Now With a Lower Price, Fewer Black-Out Dates, & Early/Late Season Incentives. Early Deadline Friday, May 15th.

The lowest prices for 2009/10 winter season passes are on sale now until the early price deadline of Friday, May 15th. Having once again claimed last resort open in New Hampshire, Wildcat once again is a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season.

The most popular Wildcat Mountain pass is the Black Cat pass, offered at the early price of $249 unchanged from last year’s price, and is valid midweek Monday thru Friday with only 10 black-out dates during the Christmas and February vacation weeks. Ideal for many locals or those who do not have your average work and vacation schedule, the Black Cat is an easy decision. New this year for the Black Cat pass are fewer black-out dates and the ability to ski or ride every day, Saturdays and Sundays included, for the early 09/10 season from opening day until December 24th, 2009 and then again for the late season beginning April of 2010.

Wildcat’s Adult, unrestricted, “any day” or full pass has lowered in price $100 from last year’s rate and is available to purchase for $599 before May 15th. The corresponding Teen (13 – 18), Junior (6 to 12) and Child (age 5 and younger) passes remain unchanged from last season’s early-season price of $399, $299 and $39, respectively. New this year for the Adult 6-Day Pass is no associated black-out dates. Valid Sunday thru Friday, the 6-day Pass excludes Saturdays and is offered at the early season rate of $499. An additional bonus, and similar to the Black Cat pass, passholders can ski or ride every day, Saturdays included, for the early 09/10 season from opening day until December 24th, 2009 and then again for the late season beginning April of 2010.

“Wildcat is entering the legendary portion of its season” said General Manager Tom Caughey. “It is gratifying to have a regular returning contingent of skiers and riders that are passholders and part of the legend, but I have also met so many new people experiencing Wildcat for the first time this year. We recognize that commodities and the economy are much different than they were this time last year. As a result, we have kept prices the same, and also lowered the adult full pass. In addition, we have also reduced or eliminated black-out dates and associated both early and late season incentives for the remainder of this and next season for renewing and new passholders.”

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail first cut by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933 and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Sat, Feb 28, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Fridays, March 13th & 20th. March Will Be a Month of Affordable Skiing, Riding, & Events

Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day held this past January marking 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed was popular enough to bring it back for two more Fridays in March. It was only $9 for 10 gondola rides back in 1958 and for that same original price on Fridays March 13th and 20th, it will offer a full-day’s access to over 2,100 vertical feet aboard New Hampshire’s most powerful and arguably fastest summit quad chairlift. With guaranteed après weekend events and the option to always upgrade your ticket before 3:30pm for the next day for only $39, Wildcat offers vertical value and the opportunity to create a 3-day ski/ride weekend beginning Friday, March 13th and 20th for less than $30 a day.

A highlight of après events and other special ticket discount days happening at Wildcat Mountain during the month of March include:

•Sat, Mar 7th – WXGR 101.5fm Cabin Fever Ski Getaway sponsored by Cabin Fever Maple Liquor, Simply Green Biofuels, and Bud Lime, prizes and good times follow up a great day of skiing and riding. Visit wxgrfm.org to hear their mix of dub, downtempo, world-hop, electronica, beats & bass, acid-jazz and plan to join us as they spin beats slopeside and then in the Wildcat Pub.

•Every Sunday in March – $25 afternoon lift tickets that go on sale at noon and the Sunday Après Chill Music Series in the Wildcat Pub featuring artists Cheryl B. Engelhardt (cbemusic.com) or local favorite Bill Cameron. Visit skiwildcat.com for dates.

•Every Wednesday in March – Join Tuckerman Brewing Company on our traditional 2 for 1 lift ticket Wednesdays (or just $32.50 for you soulful sliders rocking the mp3 player and ear buds) in the Wildcat Pub. Find out about their local brewery tours and receive t-shirts and pint glasses when you enjoy one of their tasty brews.

•Sat, Mar 14th – Ride & Ski New England (rideandskine.com) along with the Pat Foley Band and Miller Lite are back again to host an après party in the Wildcat Pub with well over a grand in give-aways and prizes.

•Tue, Mar 17th – The Luck of Lift O’pia. Save some green and find a pot o’ gold in savings when you pre-purchase your ticket online at www.liftopia.com. Limited discount lift tickets available for St. Patrick’s Day and every day this season at Liftopia.

•Sat, Mar 21st – Wildcat Mountain Spring Party. Season Passholders, family, friends, and fans of Wildcat Mountain will want to join in on an afternoon and night of fun, food, raffle prizes, and music featuring après DJ Brian Sparhawk and “beachgrass” rock from Cape Cod’s The Old Silver Band (theoldsilverband.com). Visit skiwildcat.com for more info.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail first cut by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933 and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Thu, Jan 29, 2009
6th Annual 100K Vertical Challenge To Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Marathon Skiing & Riding Event at Wildcat Mountain Scheduled For Monday, March 2nd.

Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire.

Held the first Monday in March, last year’s 100K day saw 25 of the 28 participants completing at least 48 runs via the famed Lynx Trail’s 2,100 plus vertical descent from summit to base. It is hoped that even more participants in this year’s Monday, March 2nd event will help to raise donation amounts equal to or possibly exceeding last year’s total pledges of just under $30,000. Since the first 100K challenge took place in 2004, the annual event has seen total donations exceeding $81,000 directly benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire in their endeavors. The annual 100K event is unique to Wildcat Mountain coupling the accessibility and speed of the Wildcat Express high-speed, summit lift and the ski area’s greater than 2,100 vertical foot drop.

Registration for the event is only $65 ($35 for Wildcat Mountain season passholders) and includes lift access for the day, a ticket voucher valid for another day this season, exclusive lift-line privileges while completing the 48 runs (maximum 50 runs), light breakfast/lunch items, snacks, and refreshments during the event, and prizes awarded for the top fundraisers and participants during an awards pasta dinner held following the event. All ages and disciplines are welcome to participate, but a limit of 40 participants and a minimum $250 in pledge donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire must be acquired and provided the morning of the event, Monday, March 2nd. For more information and to register, visit skiwildcat.com/100Kday.html.

The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire (www.newhampshire.wish.org) is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. It strives to provide children with the hope for better times, the strength for the tough times and the joy to experience the present. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire is part of the nation's largest and most recognized wish-granting organization, with chapters and volunteers throughout the United States and the world.

Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Friday, January 23rd & New Wildcat Jib Lot Brings A Little New School to an Old School Mountain.

Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day is set for Friday, January 23rd and will mark an anniversary weekend recognizing 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed. It was only $9 for 10 gondola rides back in 1958 and for that same original price, it will offer a full-day’s access to over 2,100 vertical feet aboard New Hampshire’s most powerful and arguably fastest summit quad chairlift. The weekend’s events include good times in the Wildcat Pub with a DJ Friday afternoon, the return of Portland’s 94.3fm WCYY and their always good time event on Saturday, and the Sunday Après Chill featuring guitarist/singer Bill Cameron. With guaranteed après events and the option to always upgrade your ticket before 3:30pm for the next day for only $39, Wildcat offers vertical value and the opportunity to create a 3-day ski/ride weekend beginning Friday, January 23rd for less than $30 a day.

Long known for its challenging natural terrain elements, it has been quite a few years since Wildcat Mountain was able to say that it had a “terrain park” available to new school skiers and riders who have grown up in the sports era of skateboard inspired progression and twin-tips. And now, thanks to a new sponsorship commitment from Coca-Cola Bottling of Northern New England that helped it to acquire 3 new box and rail elements manufactured by Maine-based park feature fabricators Snow Grind, Wildcat Mountain is now offering The Wildcat Jib Lot progressive freestyle terrain area.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, looking to further expand their brand at the resort, sought to sponsor the Wildcat Jib Lot consisting of three new elements including a 24 foot flat box, 24 foot rainbow box, and 16 foot wide, flat rail. “Recognizing this season that it’s been 75 years since the Civilian Conservation Corp first cut the Wildcat Trail, Wildcat Mountain is a legend among classic New England ski resorts,” said Wildcat Mountain Director of Marketing & Sales Thomas Prindle. “But with Coca-Cola Bottling of Northern New England as a sponsor of The Wildcat Jib Lot, Wildcat Mountain now has some additional appeal among an important and often younger skier and snowboarder set that are less interested in the words ‘history and lore’ than they are in using a newer vocabulary that include ‘switch, nosepress, 50-50, lipslide’ and various quarter, half, full, and multiples of a 360 degree spin to describe their experience.”

Wildcat Mountain hopes that time and resources will allow it to build upon The Wildcat Jib Lot and is considering additional snow features for this season to compliment the availability of progressive freestyle terrain.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail first cut by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933 and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Is Set To Welcome International Visitors This Season. Pre-booked School Groups Visiting From England And Ireland Are On The Rise.

The 2008/2009 ski season may be starting off a bit desultory due to plaguing economic concerns and early season accumulations that have been more liquid than frozen, but Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for one of its busiest seasons of international visitors seen in some time. “This is a positive aspect to the season that can help to stabilize known business volume,” said Group Sales Manager Brian Chamberlain. “Business booked for this season has increased greatly and as a portion of our resort’s totals skier visits will now contribute 4 times as many visits as has been seen in previous seasons.”

An integral point of coordinating these international groups, Chamberlain maintains communications with tour operators abroad to plan and book visits up to a year in advance helping to negotiate tickets, rentals, lessons, transportation, and working with area lodging properties to confirm reservations. To be seen as a boost to the overall Mount Washington Valley economy, large school groups will often plan extra activities nightly when not skiing or riding including shopping, movies, ice skating, and dining at area restaurants. In addition, local area ski/snowboard rental companies have been sought, including Bob & Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet and Great American Ski Renting Company, to assist outfitting groups that Wildcat Mountain may be stretched to accommodate from its own rental department during busier periods in the season. Other residual business includes group transfers (including to and from Boston’s Logan Airport) with White Mountain Transit/Village Trolley and Bennett Transportation of Lovell, ME and in some cases, groups are encouraged to split up a weeks stay skiing and riding at Wildcat Mountain by including one or two days skiing and riding at other valley resorts.

To prepare for the groups, there have been many improvements to our base facilities including renovations to what Wildcat regulars know as the Bobcat Lodge in order to accommodate the increased number of extended international group visits. In addition, the Wildcat Mountain ski school and rental departments have been preparing for the busy season ahead and will welcome the first school group from North Manchester, UK on Saturday, December 13th.

As part of the New Hampshire Ski Group USA, a partnership of six major ski areas in the White Mountains National Forest, Wildcat Mountain is represented at many ski and travel shows in Europe, specifically the UK and Ireland, a short seven-hour flight from Boston. "We are making headway with a number of new travel partners," said International Sales and Marketing Consultant Jim Saunderson of the New Hampshire Ski Group USA in a recent email and report documenting his efforts to drive skiers and riders to New Hampshire. "The doom and gloom we are fed on a daily basis by the media about the economy is not reflected by the consumers that we met at the UK Ski Shows."

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail first cut by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933 and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Friday, December 12th Report: Wildcat Mountain Is Scheduled To Operate. Check The Snow Report For Updates. Interesting Weather We're Having, Eh?!

Wed, Dec 10, 2008
Thursday, December 11th Report: Wildcat Mountain's Lifts Are Not Scheduled To Operate Due To Post Significant Rain Amounts/Flash Freeze Potential/Pro-Active Snow Management. Click Here For Additional Info And Check Back Friday Morning For The Snow Report

If you've been watching the weather, and seeing the meteorologists trying to stay on top of the minute-by-minute weather changes, the operational decision has been made at Wildcat Mountain to not run the lifts Thursday. The current forecast calls for continuing rain in to Wednesday evening followed by temperature drop that will produce mixed precipitation and/or some overnite snow accumulations. Any overnite grooming this Wednesday evening in to Thursday morning could actually set-up a flash freeze situation that would be more detrimental to our base snow than the good that would be gained by opening potentially horrible conditions for Thursday. Possible significant snowfall accumulations of what could turn out to be more than a foot are being seen in collected weather information at this time (2:30pm, Wednesday afternoon) for Friday...and that would be a good thing.

Sun, Dec 07, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Will Be Open This Week With One Lift, Quad or Bobcat Depending On Weather, Wind, & Any Lift Operation Needs. See Snow Report For Early-Season Limited Terrain, But Over 2,100 Vertical Feet Available And Current Reduced Ticket Rates.

Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Begins the 2008/2009 Season Offering Visitors a “White Friday” Alternative. Early Season Start Gives Promise for Another Legendary Season.

The 2008/2009 skiing and riding season at Wildcat Mountain began quietly under snowy skies the morning of Friday, November 28th. The day following Thanksgiving is traditionally referred to as "Black Friday", but there is white in the higher elevations of Pinkham Notch and on Mt. Washington along with cold temperatures that have been beneficial for snowmaking operations. The Wildcat Mountain faithful and early enthusiasts took advantage of the Bobcat lift servicing both the mid to lower-mountain Bobcat and Cheetah trails classic intermediate pitch. A surprise, soft, couple inches of fresh morning snow blanketed the perfectly groomed terrain allowing skiers and riders to work out early season turns and awaken certain leg muscles that may have remained dormant since the weekend of April, 27th of 2008 last spring when Wildcat Mountain had concluded its previous 50th anniversary season.

“There is a dedicated crew of mountain operations personnel who make opening day possible. They have been involved with improving our on-hill snowmaking pipe network and utilizing 36 new low-energy snowmaking guns,” said General Manager Tom Caughey. “It’s that team effort and experience that continues working to open additional terrain and to have us skiing and riding from the summit as soon as possible.” If the weather and temperatures remain consistently cold as they have, Wildcat Mountain will be closed following the post-Thanksgiving weekend to continue full snowmaking and grooming efforts and for safety reasons the public is asked to refrain from accessing all trails while the resort is not open and not patrolled. Wildcat will re-open Friday, December 5th and it is hoped that New Hampshire’s most powerful Wildcat Express high-speed summit quad servicing over 2,100' will open at that time. Also scheduled to be available soon is the Snowcat Slope novice area, our ski school services available weekends only by reservation before operating daily during and after the Christmas vacation period, and this December the new Wildcat Jib Lot, a progressive freestyle terrain area featuring the newly acquired 24' flat box, 16' flat bar, and 24' foot rainbow box elements will be ready to session. Up to date reporting and info can be found at skiwildcat.com.

“There is always a sense of anticipation leading up to opening day and you’d love to have everything with the green light on and deliver on the top ten ratings in the East for lifts, snow, terrain, challenge, value, and overall satisfaction that readers of SKI Magazine awarded Wildcat Mountain in their October issue,” said Director of Marketing Thomas Prindle. “But we keep a sense of reality that it is still early and ask that a little bit of this enthusiasm be bottled for spring when we have consistently remained open long after many resorts have closed. However, we can always promise to deliver on Wildcat’s rating of #1 scenery in North America.” Early reduced ticket prices reflected this weekend’s limited lifts and terrain, but the Wildcard remains an avenue to capitalize on vertical value at Wildcat when regular rates go in to effect. Available for purchase until December 22nd, the Wildcard can be considered a non-transferable mini-seasonpass offering 3 days of skiing or riding valid anyday all season for only $130. When combined with our next day upgrade price of only $39 anyday, the Wildcard is an easy way to become part of the legend this season even it’s just a handful of mid-season powder days sometime during the 200+ inches of season annual snowfall average.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail first cut by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933, New England’s longest 4-season ZipRider® cable ride, and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Wed, Nov 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! Opening Day This Friday, November 28th at 9am. Reduced Ticket Rates For This Weekend. View More Info And Updates On Snow Report.

Wed, Nov 12, 2008
Opening Day Now Set For Friday, November 28th & Wildcat Mountain Finishes Up Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo With News & Deals In Hand.

Just before Thanksgiving of every year, skiers and riders from all over New England converge in Boston to see or buy the latest gear, plan ski vacations, find lift ticket deals, collect bags of free swag and stickers, and to hear what’s new at all the resorts in attendance including those from the West, Canada, and Europe. Although the Bayside Expo location carries rumors of its eventual demise, Wildcat Mountain has plenty of news & deals to share this year at the Boston ski show and will be located in booths 15 & 16 among the New Hampshire resorts.

“There are other great shows and events in New England,” said Wildcat Mountain General Manager Tom Caughey. “However, the Boston show is one that our guests are most familiar with and sees such a diverse demographic over the four days of attendance. You speak directly to your dedicated regulars and can also provide those unfamiliar with the resort up-to-date information and offers.” The show begins at 4pm Thursday, November 20th and runs until 6pm Sunday, November 23rd and the schedule can be viewed online over at onthesnow.com.

Along with news of snowmaking & base lodge improvements, a newly acquired groomer, and the new Wildcat Jib Lot progressive freestyle terrain area (including new rails and boxes pictured above), Wildcat Mountain will invite attendees to become part of the legend with this season’s weekly offerings of vertical value including its classic “two-fer” that offers two lift tickets for the price of one ($65) every Wednesday during non-holiday periods and also the Sunday Afternoon Cruise where late-risers can ski or ride on the afternoon lift ticket for only $25. Also back again during non-holiday periods are “Aristocat Tuesdays” for persons age 50+ and “Ladies Thursdays” with both programs offering a lift ticket, lesson, and lunch for only $55. A highlighted value of last season that has not changed and keeps pricing low on multi-day tickets, Wildcat Mountain once again offers the flexibility of upgrading your next day ticket for only $39…every day, any age.

With other limited Boston ski show coupons, many will be happy to know that a special offer will again accompany Wildcard sales while show supplies last (SHOW BONUS SOLD OUT!). On sale now and available until the deadline of December 22nd, the Wildcard offers great value and can be considered a mini-season pass offering 3 days of skiing or riding for the low price of $130. “Last year at the Boston ski show, we had tremendous success selling the Wildcard and quickly exhausted a limited supply of bonus offers,” said Wildcat Mountain Director of Marketing Thomas Prindle. “Let’s just say that if you purchase the Wildcard at the show, you’ll be getting 4 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 while supplies last.” Wildcat Mountain will also be able to demonstrate via wi-fi how you can purchase discount lift tickets through Liftopia.com, book ski & stay packages through ARES, and buy consecutive, multi-day tickets at a 10% savings off the normal rate through the Wildcat Mountain website. There will also be a ski & stay package to the Eastern Slope Inn raffled off and an attending representative will be able to share information on vacation ownership opportunities at both the E.S.I and Attitash Mountain Village.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. It is home to the 75-year-old Wildcat Trail; New Hampshire’s most powerful quad summit chair lift; New England’s longest 4-season ZipRider® zip-line cable ride, and is renowned for its proximity to Mt. Washington and long season. Wildcat Mountain is rated #1 Scenery in North America and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge, Value, and Overall Satisfaction (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2008). For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD.

Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Opening Day Set For Saturday, November 29th, Wildcat Mountain At Boston Ski Show November 20th - 23rd, Wildcards Now On Sale, And NH College Breakout Pass Only $239 If Purchased Before Deadline.

Opening day here at Wildcat Mountain has been set for Saturday, November 29th. We'll be sure to let you know if that plan should change due to early and big snowfall forcing us to open sooner.

Before then, come to the Boston Globe Ski & Snowboard expo happening Thursday, November 20th thru Sunday, November 23rd and stop by and say hi to Wildcat Mountain at booths 15 & 16 in the Bayside Expo Center. We will again be offering a limited quantity special when you purchase 1 or more Wildcards at the show (alot of you took advantage of this offer last year) and again raffling off a ski & stay package provided by our friends over at the Eastern Slope Inn. We will also have other coupon lift ticket discounts to give away, brand new Wildcat Mountain stickers that you will definitely want to slap right on your whip, and we will also be selling this season's as-yet-to-be released Wildcat Mountain limited edition vintage poster offered by Salvatore Michaels Framed Art Superstore now located right in North Conway Village.

And speaking of Wildcards, they are now on sale with a limited supply available that must be purchased before the deadline of December 22nd. This is the perfect mini-season pass for yourself or gift for a family member or friend. For the low price of $130, you have access to 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2. Valid anyday, all season long. Combine this non-transferable mini-season pass offer with our next day price of only $39 and you have opened the door to Wildcat Mountain's legendary vertical value.

The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts.

Wildcat has teamed up with Mount Sunapee and Gunstock, which gives the NH College Breakout Pass even more skiing and riding for 2008-2009. Wildcat offers a classic New England big mountain experience with over 2,100 feet of vertical, 47 trails and 4 lifts. Rated with the best scenery in the North America by SKI Magazine, Wildcat’s proximity to Mt. Washington and elevation contributes to an average 200 inches of natural snow annually and a long season. Gunstock offers the longest day at a big mountain in New Hampshire with night skiing and riding Tuesday through Saturday. The mountain boasts 51 trails, 7 lifts and 2 terrain parks. The views off the summit of Lake Winnipesaukee and Mt. Washington are spectacular. Mount Sunapee with 65 trails and 10 lifts is consistently ranked with the best snow surfaces in the East by SKI Magazine. Choose from three terrain parks including The SoBe Freeride Zone with a 4,000 watt sound system and its own dedicated triple chairlift. All three resorts offer over 6,000 foot long base-to-summit high-speed quad chairlifts that whisk riders to the summit in just 6 minutes. Not only does the NH College Breakout Pass offer a wide variety of skiing and riding, it offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. Mount Sunapee (1,510 vertical) and Gunstock (1,400 vertical) are less than two hours from Boston minimizing travel time and expense.

One low price of $239 until December 24, 2008 gives full-time college students 163 trails and 677 acres of terrain to explore at three of New Hampshire’s most popular winter resorts. The NH Breakout Pass is available to full-time college students only. A valid picture college identification and an original signed letter from the Registrar’s Office (embossed with the school seal) stating full-time status through spring 2009 must be presented before a pass will be issued. Passes can be purchased online or over the phone today.

Wed, Oct 22, 2008
Saturday, October 25th Is Last Day for Scenic Gondola, ZipRider, and Disc Golf Course! Also, Live Free or Ski & Ride: The NH College Breakout Pass Offers Skiing And Riding At Wildcat Mountain, Gunstock Resort, & Mount Sunapee For Only $239!

Saturday, October 25th will be the final day for operating the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, ZipRider, & Alpine Disc Golf Course. After that, scenic cabins come off and the quad chairs go on for the winter (only lift of it's kind like that in North America) and the ZipRider gets a breather before firing back up and flying for the winter and spring during holidays and weekends when the weather is sweet.

The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts.

Wildcat has teamed up with Mount Sunapee and Gunstock, which gives the NH College Breakout Pass even more skiing and riding for 2008-2009. Wildcat offers a classic New England big mountain experience with over 2,100 feet of vertical, 47 trails and 4 lifts. Rated with the best scenery in the North America by SKI Magazine, Wildcat’s proximity to Mt. Washington and elevation contributes to an average 200 inches of natural snow annually and a long season. Gunstock offers the longest day at a big mountain in New Hampshire with night skiing and riding Tuesday through Saturday. The mountain boasts 51 trails, 7 lifts and 2 terrain parks. The views off the summit of Lake Winnipesaukee and Mt. Washington are spectacular. Mount Sunapee with 65 trails and 10 lifts is consistently ranked with the best snow surfaces in the East by SKI Magazine. Choose from three terrain parks including The SoBe Freeride Zone with a 4,000 watt sound system and its own dedicated triple chairlift. All three resorts offer over 6,000 foot long base-to-summit high-speed quad chairlifts that whisk riders to the summit in just 6 minutes. Not only does the NH College Breakout Pass offer a wide variety of skiing and riding, it offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. Mount Sunapee (1,510 vertical) and Gunstock (1,400 vertical) are less than two hours from Boston minimizing travel time and expense.

One low price of $239 until December 24, 2008 gives full-time college students 163 trails and 677 acres of terrain to explore at three of New Hampshire’s most popular winter resorts. The NH Breakout Pass is available to full-time college students only. A valid picture college identification and an original signed letter from the Registrar’s Office (embossed with the school seal) stating full-time status through spring 2009 must be presented before a pass will be issued. Passes can be purchased on-line or over the phone.

Sun, Oct 12, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Fall Job Fair, Saturday, October 18th 11am - 2pm. Become Part of the Legend...And Get Paid!

Imagine driving up into Pinkham Notch each morning; winding along Route 16. Every now and then you spot a moose or deer, a fox, or a raven overhead. You park and longingly peer up at the Headwall to check the snow cover in Tuckerman Ravine, but your glance broadens because you cannot help but stand in awe... of the natural beauty around you. And you're at WORK!

Welcome to Wildcat Mountain where we mix business with fun every day and get paid. Be part of a team that works together to create the best experience possible for each visitor to Wildcat Mountain all year long. Come to our job fair this Saturday, October 18th from 11am - 2pm to meet us, learn about available positions, and to complete an application. Or visit our employment page to see if you are just the person we are looking for and to print out and complete an application ahead of time.

Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project Head For The Hills. Reaffirm Your Love of Skiing the East This Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday October 11th.

Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films Head For The Hills features many familiar New England resorts, cat skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains, and more. Fresh backcountry footage is coupled with innovative park and urban skiing, which includes the 3rd annual Heat Harvest Superpark at Sunday River. What the East lacks in vertical drop, Meathead Films makes up for in finding tight tree skiing, deep powder, unique jump sites, creative urban terrain, and of course, die hard locals.

Boasting one of the largest movie tours in the industry, Head For The Hills will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 11th. In addition to the film scheduled to begin at 7pm that evening, Wildcat Mountain is offering everyone a one-time/one-night-only opportunity to purchase their Black Cat midweek, non-holiday pass at the early price of $249 before the film. Currently priced at $299, the Black Cat and all other available season passes will increase from the mid-price level to regular rates on the deadline of October 15th.

Filmed in High Definition, 16mm, and Super 8mm film formats, Head For The Hills is truly a unique mix of visual mediums. Last year’s offering from Meathead Films, Wanderland, was nominated for two Powder Magazine Video Awards, and Head For The Hills is sure to stir up similar excitement in the industry and get you excited for the winter season. To be shown on a 100” big screen provided by Cinemaesque Home Theatre Company located in North Conway, The Meathead Films crew and Tuckerman Brewing Company will be hanging out before the film in the newly renovated Wildcat Pub (open for the premiere) with plenty of great gear and goods to give-away. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola and ZipRider will be operating, weather permitting, as normally scheduled and the Jack Frost Ski Shop will be set-up in the base lodge for the long weekend offering last-minute “tent sale” discounts, up to 50% off, on your needed gear for the upcoming season. Wildcat staff will be available prior to the scheduled 7pm film screening for the $249 one-time/one-night-only Black Cat midweek, non-holiday season pass offer or other pass purchase needs.

There will be no admission charged to attend, but a cash donation is asked to help the Brian Lessard fund. More info on Brian’s remarkable and continuing recovery can be found at brianlessard.com. The Head For The Hills DVD will be available for purchase that evening and will also be distributed in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the U.K. by both Ally Video and Eastern Mountain Sports. A complete list of all tour stop locations, dates, and the movie trailer can be viewed on MeatheadFilms.com, as well as the entirely new SkiTheEast.net community website.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round recreational destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest. The ZipRider™, scenic gondola, and the new 9-hole alpine disc golf course remain currently open until October 19th. All information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Mon, Sep 08, 2008
Readers of SNOWEAST Magazine Vote Wildcat Mountain #1 Favorite Scenic View. Voters From Virginia to Quebec Recognize #1 View and Include Wildcat Among Top 10 Favorite Classic Resorts.

SNOWEAST Magazine enters its fourth year of publication as the only magazine dedicated to covering east coast skiers and snowboarders and the resorts they visit. For their first-ever reader survey, close to 2,000 votes were cast and Wildcat Mountain was recognized above all as having the #1 favorite scenic view. This #1 distinction, in addition to SNOWEAST readers also voting Wildcat Mountain among their top 10 favorite classic resorts in the east, joins the continued recognition by readers of SKI Magazine who have consistently voted Wildcat Mountain #1 scenery in North America. “It has been a distinction for Wildcat Mountain to have surpassed other North American resorts like Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada or Heavenly, Lake Tahoe, California in previous reader surveys,” said Wildcat Mountain General Manager Tom Caughey, “but it’s nice to have readers of SNOWEAST magazine, perhaps a more connected east coast focus group, recognize the scenic beauty offered here in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire.”

Not to be enjoyed by skiers and snowboarders only, Wildcat Mountain continues to operate the Wildcat Express scenic gondola and the ZipRider™ zip-line cable ride daily (weather permitting) affording fall foliage lovers two unique ways to experience the legendary scenery and views well in to late October. In addition, the new 9-hole disc golf course remains open for autumn disc enthusiasts and will be featured in an upcoming New Hampshire Chronicle disc golf segment slated to air on WMUR TV channel 9, September 17th at 7:30pm. More information on the segment will be available via the WMUR TV-9 website (wmur.com/chronicle).

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round recreational destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest. In addition to the ZipRider™, scenic gondola, the new 9-hole alpine disc golf course, hiking, and fishing, Wildcat offers a seasonal food menu in the its base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups.

Fri, Aug 29, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Alpine Disc Golf Course Featured In Upcoming NH Chronicle Segment. Scheduled To Air September 17th On WMUR TV-9 At 7:30pm.

Seen as one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. because of its affordability and accessibility, disc golf in the state of New Hampshire will be highlighted in an upcoming New Hampshire Chronicle segment slated to air on September 17th at 7:30pm. More information on the segment will be available via the WMUR TV-9 website (wmur.com/chronicle).

Unlike traditional golf, disc golf is played using a flying disc or Frisbee® but shares the same challenge of completing each hole using the fewest number of throws (or strokes) from a starting area (or tee) to reach and have your disc land in an elevated basket (or target). Wildcat Mountain installed a 9-hole lift-serviced alpine disc golf course in June and players begin and progress down designated fairways that may be more recognizable during the winter skiing and riding season as Cheetah, Snowcat Slope, or Wild Kitten trails. Response and feedback on Wildcat’s new course has been positive from both disc golf enthusiasts and those just getting in to the sport. The alpine disc golf course at Wildcat Mountain will remain open, along with the Wildcat Express scenic summer gondola and ZipRider, through the fall foliage season in to late October. Cost to play the new course is $15 per person and that includes lift ticket to play 18 holes (two rounds of 9) and a 3-disc rental set comprised of driver, mid-range, and putter discs. Cost for players who bring their own disc(s) is only $10.

Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Results & Photos of 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon. Nice Weather Breaks For One of New England’s More Challenging Annual Multi-sport Endurance Events.

Nice Weather broke for one of New England’s more challenging annual multi-sport endurance events and the 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon was completed Saturday, August 9th under mostly clear skies.

Athletes from all over the United States and Canada competed as individuals and teams in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, challenging their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast. The Wildman Biathlon included a 10-K run in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

The fastest individual competitor, Lou Bregou, crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 25 seconds. Though many individual competitors complete the entire race, others combined their abilities as two- and three-person teams. Results of race can be viewed online by clicking on or pasting the following URL in to your web browser: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/08/nh/Aug9_20thAn_set1.shtml.

Spectacular photos of the event (like the one seen above) and award ceremony taken by photographer Cappi Thompson can be seen and purchased via the online gallery available by clicking on or pasting the following URL in to your web browser: http://cappi.smugmug.com/gallery/5668388_MhNr6.

The Wildman is a fundraising event for the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities to people age 55 and older in their communities. Over 400 RSVP volunteers give 64,000 hours of volunteer time each year to over 70 volunteer sites in Coos County.

Major sponsors include: Wildcat Mountain, WPKQ 103.7, Altitude 6288 Sports, Great Glen Trails, the Royalty Inn, Munce’s Superior, Sportshoe Center, Pepsi-Cola, North Country Internet Access, NEEBCo, Delta Dental, Isaacson Enterprises, Davis & Towle Insurance Group, and Moriah Design Agency. The Friends of Shelburne Recreation, along with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, staff the crucial water stations along the race route. Gorham emergency personnel, New Hampshire State Troopers, and volunteer “sweepers” help with traffic control and competitor safety.

Wildman Biathlon information and information for next year’s 21st Wildman registration is available on line at http://www.ncia.net/wildman, or call RSVP at 603-752-4103

Sun, Aug 03, 2008
Wildman Annual Biathlon Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary, Saturday, August 9th. Wildcat Mountain Hosts One of New England’s More Challenging Annual Multi-sport Endurance Events.

The 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon, one of the toughest multi-sport events in New England, is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine.

Athletes from all over the United States and Canada come as individuals and teams to New Hampshire’s White Mountains each summer to experience this event, challenging their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast. The Wildman Biathlon includes a 10-K run in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

The winners usually cross the finish line about two hours and fifteen minutes after the start. Though many individual competitors complete the entire race, many others choose to combine their abilities as two- and three-person teams. Entry fees at this time are $55.00 for an individual, $110.00 for a two-person team, and $165.00 for a three person team.

The entry fee includes a limited edition Wildman T-shirt for all participants, a ride down from the summit on the Wildcat Gondola, and meal ticket for the “après-race” pasta feed. Additional meal tickets and spectator Gondola tickets are available for purchase.

Categories are available for all ages and team configurations. Overall and category winners receive commemorative awards, and numerous other prizes are awarded through random drawings.

The Wildman is a fundraising event for the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities to people age 55 and older in their communities. Over 400 RSVP volunteers give 64,000 hours of volunteer time each year to over 70 volunteer sites in Coos County.

Major sponsors include: Wildcat Mountain, WPKQ 103.7, Altitude 6288 Sports, Great Glen Trails, the Royalty Inn, Munce’s Superior, Sportshoe Center, Pepsi-Cola, North Country Internet Access, NEEBCo, Delta Dental, Isaacson Enterprises, Davis & Towle Insurance Group, and Moriah Design Agency. The Friends of Shelburne Recreation, along with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, staff the crucial water stations along the race route. Gorham emergency personnel, New Hampshire State Troopers, and volunteer “sweepers” help with traffic control and competitor safety.

Wildman Biathlon information and the Wildman registration form is available on line at http://www.ncia.net/wildman, or call RSVP at 603-752-4103

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Mon, Jun 30, 2008
New Lift-Serviced, 9-Hole Alpine Disc Golf Course Now Open & "Wednesdays At Wildcat" With Tin Mountain Conservation Center Begin July 2nd And Occur Every Wednesday Through August 27th

Along with the distinctive and thrilling sounds of people flying Wildcat Mountain on the ZipRider, the quiet breathtaking moments of scenery and summit views via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, can now be seen and heard colored discs in flight toward a curious looking metal basket, the sound of clinking chains, and the obligatory “Nice shot!” more often reserved for the traditional golf course. Unlike traditional golf however, disc golf is played using a flying disc or Frisbee® but shares the same challenge of completing each hole using the fewest number of throws (or strokes) from a starting area (or tee) to reach and have your disc land in an elevated basket (or target). After a short chairlift ride and walk past the ZipRider start deck, players begin and progress down designated fairways that may be more recognizable during the winter skiing and riding season as Cheetah, Snowcat Slope, or Wild Kitten trails. Players make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed and the natural terrain, elevation changes, trees, and target locations can be challenging obstacles for the golfer.



As the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) website helps to explain, “Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.” Cost to play the new course is $15 per person and that includes lift ticket and a 3-disc rental set comprised of driver, mid-range, and putter discs. Cost for players who bring their own disc(s) is only $10. “I did quite a bit of research trying to understand the sport and see its growth potential here in the Mount Washington Valley and was thankful to have New Hampshire P.D.G.A representative Rich Reilly visit Wildcat Mountain to provide initial feedback and suggestions early on,” said Thomas Prindle, Director of Marketing and Sales. “To see the course open as quickly as it did, thanks to the hard work of lift and snowmaking crews tapped to get it done, I believe it may evolve with time and is capable of seeing more holes added to it. It’s a great course to learn the sport and be challenged. I’ve been having fun playing it, though I need to work on controlling my fade off the tees and short game. There is definitely potential for league play, charitable tournaments, or maybe even putting a team together and challenging that ski resort on the other side of Mt. Washington to bragging rights.”


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Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up once again to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free. Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00am to 12:00noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” begins July 2nd and runs through August 27th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets can be purchased and are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). In addition to the ZipRider™, scenic gondola, and new 9-hole alpine disc golf course, Wildcat offers hiking, fishing, and weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, make-your-own sundae bar, and beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Mon, Jun 16, 2008
Wildcat Mountain ZipRider Now With FOUR Cable Lines Open 7 Days A Week Weather And Wind Permitting. Check Out News On The New Hampshire College Breakout Pass For Next Winter.

Wildcat is now operating daily weather and wind permitting and the ZipRider™, new for this summer, has been upgraded and is flying two additional cable lines allowing four riders at one time offering twice the capacity and even more vertical fun.



The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts. Wildcat has teamed up with Mount Sunapee and Gunstock, which gives the NH College Breakout Pass even more skiing and riding for 2008-2009.

Wildcat offers a classic New England big mountain experience with over 2,100 feet of vertical, 47 trails and 4 lifts. Rated with the best scenery in the East by SKI Magazine, Wildcat’s proximity to Mt. Washington and elevation contributes to an average 200 inches of natural snow annually and a long season.

Gunstock offers the longest day at a big mountain in New Hampshire with night skiing and riding Tuesday through Saturday. The mountain boasts 51 trails, 7 lifts and 2 terrain parks. The views off the summit of Lake Winnipesaukee and Mt. Washington are spectacular.

Mount Sunapee with 65 trails and 10 lifts is consistently ranked with the best snow surfaces in the East by SKI Magazine. Choose from three terrain parks including The SoBe Freeride Zone with a 4,000 watt sound system and its own dedicated triple chairlift.

All three resorts offer over 6,000 foot long base-to-summit high-speed quad chairlifts that whisk riders to the summit in just 6 minutes.

Not only does the NH College Breakout Pass offer a wide variety of skiing and riding, it offers the most accessible big mountain skiing and riding in New England. Mount Sunapee (1,510 vertical) and Gunstock (1,400 vertical) are less than two hours from Boston minimizing travel time and expense.

One low price of $239 until December 24, 2008 gives full-time college students 163 trails and 677 acres of terrain to explore at three of New Hampshire’s most popular winter resorts.

The NH Breakout Pass is available to full-time college students only. A valid picture college identification and an original signed letter from the Registrar’s Office (embossed with the school seal) stating full-time status through spring 2009 must be presented before a pass will be issued. Passes can be purchased on-line or over the phone at any of the resorts: www.skiwildcat.com, 888-SKI-WILD; www.gunstock.com, 800-GUNSTOCK; www.mountsunapee.com, 603-763-3500.

Sun, Jun 08, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Gondola Ride To Fathers. Just Like Your Dad, the Scenery at Wildcat is Voted #1!

Fathers can fly Wildcat via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola for free on Sunday, June 15th when one or more other family members purchase an adult or junior gondola ride ticket on that day. The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has transformed from New Hampshire’s fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the state’s highest summer and fall scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas offering a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop Wildcat’s 4,062 foot summit. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy the incredible views and scenery.

Wildcat will begin operating daily on Saturday, June 14th and the weekend is set to be the re-opening of the ZipRider™ following the expansion project of adding two more cables. The ZipRider™, new for this summer with an upgraded total of four cable lines, will allow four riders at one time offering twice the capacity and even more vertical fun.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers hiking, fishing, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, make-your-own sundae bar, and beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Wed, May 28, 2008
17th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 7th, 2008 & ZipRider™ Scheduled To Re-Open Saturday, June 14th.

Freshly Stocked Pond Will Be Ready For Catch and Release Fun!

The White Mountain National Forest’s 17th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 7, at the pond at Wildcat Mountain located on Route 16 between Jackson & Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for all ages. There is no charge for the day, no fishing license is necessary, and all are welcome.

U.S. Forest Service Fisheries Biologist Jay Milot will once again be on the shore to offer kids one-on-one instruction in rigging gear and all things having to do with fish and fishing. The morning will also feature a casting event, learning stations covering a variety of aquatic topics, and a small fishing pool just right for the youngest anglers. Prizes for all participants will be awarded at 12:00, along with a special raffle to be held in memory of Eric Swett, a Forest Service employee who loved fishing, kids, and the White Mountains.

The U.S. Forest Service is grateful to these local businesses and partners who have contributed in many ways toward making this a fun and informative event for everyone: New Hampshire Fish and Game, Wildcat Mountain, Wal-Mart, Gorham Hardware, and the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Kids should bring an adult and their own gear. For more information call the Forest Service at 466-2713 (TTY 603-466-2856).

New for this summer, the ZipRider™ is expanding from the current two cables to four cables that will affectively allow for four riders at one time offering twice the capacity and even more vertical fun. With work underway already, the ZipRider™ will be closed to complete the expansion work and is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, June 14th. The Wildcat Express gondola will be open weekends only as weather permits before operating daily beginning Saturday, June 14th.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers hiking, fishing, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, make-your-own sundae bar, and beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Fri, May 16, 2008
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend. Fly Wildcat On the ZipRider™ or New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola.

Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 24th offering New Hampshire's newest thrill ride the ZipRider™ and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. This summer marks 75 years since the civilian conservation corps, armed with axes and cross-cut saws in the summer of 1933, started clearing the Wildcat trail, one of the first ski racing trails built in the United States. Now, as a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America.

Wildcat's amazing ZipRider™ zip-line cable ride brings you a whole new world combining exhilarating feelings of flight and beautiful scenery and is the only year-round attraction of its kind on the East coast. New for this summer, the ZipRider™ is expanding from the current two cables to four cables that will affectively allow for four riders at one time offering twice the capacity and even more vertical fun. With a chair lift ride to the starting deck, the ZipRider™ trolley is a device designed to brake automatically while the rider, who is strapped securely into a comfortable harness, descends close to a half-mile over trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River at heights of up to 70 feet and speeds that can reach 45 miles per hour to a landing platform located a short distance from the main base lodge. "Knowing how many guests we can accommodate every half-hour, we sold almost every single ride available from day one, often selling out before noon" said Wildcat General Manager Tom Caughey. "We want to be able to keep up with that demand by doubling the capacity and adding two additional cables to the ZipRider™." With work underway already, the ZipRider™ is expected to operate the 2 existing cables, weather permitting, for the Memorial weekend. After Monday, May 26th, the ZipRider™ will be closed to complete the expansion work and is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, June 14th.

The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express will have once again transformed from New Hampshire's fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the state's highest summer and fall scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot summit cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas creating a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop Wildcat's 4,062 foot summit. "The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy incredible views and scenery," says Wildcat Director of Marketing Thomas Prindle. "Gondolas run continuously, so you don't wait in any lines."

The gondola will be open as weather permits weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June, then daily through the spectacular fall foliage in mid-October. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers hiking, fishing, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu, make-your-own sundae bar, and beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.

Mon, May 12, 2008
2008/2009 Season Passes Now On Sale At Lowest Prices. Deadline To Take Advantage of The Most Vertical Value Is This Thursday, May 15th! Click For Details.

Following an incredible season celebrating 50 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and what has been an even more unbelievable, warm, and sunny stretch of spring weather, Wildcat closed the books on the 2007/2008 season operating a final day on Sunday, April 27th, 2008. Hoping to have been able to operate a final weekend in May, an almost unseasonable stretch of beautiful, sunny, warm spring days made for an epic spring skiing and riding season, but unfortunately quickly took its toll on the snowpack. All of us at Wildcat Mountain thank you for a great winter and for being part of the legend.

Wildcat Mountain is offering its lowest prices for 2008/09 winter season passes to skiers and riders who purchase before May 15th. Currently planning to continue this spring’s skiing and riding in to May (weather/conditions permitting) Wildcat, once again, is a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season.

Following a banner premier season, Wildcat’s newest and most popular pass is the Black Cat midweek, non holiday pass, offered at the early price of $249. Ideal for many locals and anyone who is not locked into a “weekends and school-vacation” schedule, the Black Cat is an easy decision. This year’s Black Cat pass holders have benefited from a legendary season that is not over yet.

Wildcat’s Adult, unrestricted, “any day” pass is available to purchase for $699 before May 15. The corresponding Teen (13 – 18), Junior (6 to 12) and Child (age 5 and younger) passes are early-season priced at $399, $299 and $39, respectively. New this year is a Sunday – Friday, non-holiday season pass offered at the early season rate of $499 (excludes Saturdays and holiday periods.)

Even on the busiest days of the winter, when fresh snow, school vacations and blue skies coincide to bring out recreational enthusiasts along with diehards, Wildcat’s fast and efficient lift system keeps waiting in lines to an absolute minimum. The Wildcat Express, New England’s most powerful high speed quad lift, ensures the “Vertical Value” that Wildcat is known for and makes it possible for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders to regularly log more than 50,000 vertical feet in a day.

“Wildcat is entering what many of us consider the better part of the season, with spring conditions over a deep base of natural and machine made snow” said General Manager Tom Caughey. “It has been gratifying to hear the comments of our regular skiers and meet so many new people who have tried Wildcat for the first time this year. Despite facing rising costs to provide great snow and run the lifts; Wildcat will continue to offer the best big mountain values, and skiers and riders who commit now to next year at Wildcat will be rewarded with the very best pricing.”

Wildcat and its wilder sibling, Tuckerman Ravine, will experience an influx of visitors in the coming weeks as spring skiers make their annual treks to Pinkham Notch from throughout the Northeast. Wildcat conditions are updated each day at www.skiwildcat.com. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Wildcat’s newest adventure attraction is the East Coast’s longest 4-season ZipRider® zip line cable ride. Details, including season pass order forms, are available on line or by calling 1-888- SKI WILD.

Wed, Apr 09, 2008
Final Tuckerman Brewing Company Hop Day on 2-fer 1 Lift Tickets Wednesday, Today, April 9th!

Join Kirsten from Tuckerman Brewing Company on 2-fer 1 Lift Ticket Wednesday in the Wildcat Pub and receive t-shirts, pint glasses, or other free schwag when you enjoy one of their fine, fresh micro-brews.

Sat, Mar 22, 2008
Corona Spring Fling & Pond Skim, Saturday, April 5th w/ DJ Brian Sparhawk and Steez Mini-magazine. Picture In Your Head One of Those Cool Corona Ads You See On T.V.

Kind of minimal and not much to it, but you know it's a Corona bottle because the moon sits in the top of the beer like a lime, or the palm tree is THE Christmas tree...that's what it's going to be like at Wildcat with DJ Brian Sparhawk and you might win a Corona snowboard too. Enjoy the legendary spring skiing at the Wildcat, but don't forget your rash guard or wetsuit. Gravity, speed, and finesse will carry you across the pond, but will you skim, or will you swim? Try it switch, son.

The crew from Steez mini-mag (www.steezminimag.com) will be on hand to judge and give away their newest issue, stickers, and special Steez t-shirts.

Sun, Mar 09, 2008
St. Patrick's Day, Monday, March 17th. No Need To Be Irish To Get Lucky With Lift O'pia Advance Purchase $29 Lift Ticket. Along With Wearing And Drinking Green, How About Saving Some?

Celebrate St. Patrick's on the slopes of the Cat. Anything can and will happen. Irish you'd come and join ush. No need for a leprechaun, log on to Lift O'pia (www.liftopia.com or click on Liftopia logo right on the Wildcat home page) to purchase in advance a $29 lift ticket and save some green!

Tue, Mar 04, 2008
Wildcat Annual Season Pass Holder & Skier Appreciation Party, Saturday, March 8th
Come up and enjoy the party with great food, music & friends.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Join us and bring a friend to the 7th Annual Pass Holder Aprés & Dinner Party. Barbecue dinner will be deliciously prepared by new Food & Beverage manager Chris Lambert and his staff. Chris will be regularly bringing the best catering Wildcat has to offer at special events including parties, weddings and reunions.

2:00 - 5:00 pm - Aprés Ski Party in the Pub with Live DJ Cooper Fox & Budweiser

4:45 pm - Torch Light Parade participants must meet at bottom of Bobcat Lift ready to go! (Dress warmly, torches will be provided. You must sign up in advance at Guest Services.)

5:00 pm - Torch Light Parade on the Lower Catapult trail, ending at the bonfire where everyone will throw their torches.

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Enjoy marshmallows and s'mores out by the bonfire

5:15 - 6:00 pm - Hors d'oeuvres served in second floor of base lodge

5:15 - 9:00 pm - Jim Connors & his band Flashback begin on second floor of base lodge 6:15 pm - Barbecue style dinner begins on second floor of base lodge.

Advance reservations and pre-payment are required.
Please review the menu below with complete details, then call 1-888-SKI-WILD x. 217 to make your reservation.


Reserve before March 7th:
Dinner: $15.95 per person (children 5 & under FREE)
Early reservations assist our staff in preparation for the event. Reservations after March 7th are subject to space availability.

Register on-line until 5 pm, March 7th or call Guest Services at 1-888-SKI WILD x. 217 (please leave message if you get voice-mail)

MENU:

APPETIZERS:
Assorted Cheese and Fresh Fruit Tray
Egg Rolls, Chicken Skewers, Vegetable Quesadilla

SALAD & BARBECUE BUFFET:
Hamburger/Cheeseburgers, Ribs, Chicken, Hot Dogs
Lettuce, Pasta and Potato Salads, Potato Chips

DESSERT:
Assorted Cookies, Brownies, and Famous Whoopie Pies

DRINKS:
Soda and bottled water will be available compliments of Wildcat. Cocktails, beer and wine may be purchased in The Wildcat Pub.

Fri, Feb 29, 2008
New Video Update (Scroll Down) and 5th Annual 100K Day to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire®
We Apologize to Bill Cameron For Calling Him Bill Callahan In This Week's Video

5th Annual 100K Day to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire® Big Mountain Adventure Allows Skiers to Help Make Wishes Come True

Pinkham Notch, N.H. - Wildcat Mountain invites intrepid skiers to fulfill their adventure fantasies and ski 100,000 vertical feet in an event that will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. The 100K Day benefit for Make-A-Wish®, scheduled to take place on March 3, is a dream come true for avid skiers, allowing them to ski non-stop, with no lift lines on Wildcat’s award-winning Lynx Trail from early morning ‘til late afternoon.
“Wildcat is a haven for skiers and riders who crave ‘big vertical’ because our Wildcat Express lift is the fastest summit lift in New England,” said Thomas Prindle, Wildcat’s Director of Marketing and Sales.

While it’s not unusual for “Wildcat regulars” to log over 50,000 vertical in a day, the 100K Day for Make-A-Wish requires extra services and the Make-A-Wish volunteers make it possible. In order to reach the 100K mark, participants need to make 48 runs within the 9 hours and 30 minutes allocated, which means averaging a little over 11 minutes per run, including a 7 minute lift ride. Volunteers will escort skiers to the front of the lift line, monitor the Lynx Trail for use by event participants only, and serve snacks and beverages that can be consumed while riding the Wildcat Express lift. The 100K Day challenge is do-able for better-than-average skiers who are in good physical condition, but it will be a “big day” for most participants.
100K Day for Make-A-Wish is limited to the first forty participants to register. Registration includes a $65 sign-up fee ($35 for Wildcat season pass holders) and a commitment to raise $250 or more in pledges by March 3. Online registration forms are available at www.skiwildcat.com.

Sun, Feb 24, 2008
Leap Up to Wildcat This Friday. More Downhill And Less Up Front At Liftopia.com For The Upcoming Leap Day!
5 Fridays In February Means One More Opportunity For You To Ski And Ride At Wildcat Mountain.

Leap Up to the Cat Liftopia.com Friday...There's an extra day here again and surprisingly enough with modern science, super computers, and nano-technology...it still comes every 4 years. Check out Liftopia (www.liftopia.com) today for a limited number of discount lift tickets. You can click right on the Liftopia link found just by scrolling down on the Wildcat home page, then select Wildcat as the resort, set the Friday Leap Day date of 02/29/2008, choose the number of days, adults, and children skiing or riding, and while supplies last, get great savings on your lift ticket. You should blow off work, come skiing or riding, and make a 3-day weekend out of it. You won't regret it.

Sat, Feb 16, 2008
Dan Egan All Terrain Clinics At Wildcat Saturday, February 23rd
Step up to a new level in the trees, bumps and steeps

Wildcat Mountain will present two half-day clinics with premier adventure skier, film and TV personality Dan Egan on Saturday, Feb. 23. Egan, who was named one of Powder Magazine’s “top skiers of all time,” is a bona fide Pied Piper of skiing, who can identify and teach breakthrough skills to intermediate skiers.

Wildcat is an ideal venue for skiing with Dan Egan, and the mountain’s 2,100 vertical feet of terrain allows long runs, with the opportunity to learn, practice and absorb new skills with continuity. Wildcat offers a variety of terrain, too, which enables Egan to introduce new challenges throughout the sessions. A hallmark of the Dan Egan clinic experience is the dynamic, non-stop learning process; there are no lulls in the action on the slope. Egan offers multi-day clinics in other East Coast locations, as well as in the Rockies, Alaska, Europe, South America and India.

The Dan Egan All Terrain Clinics will be offered in 2-hour sessions, in the morning and afternoon of Saturday, February 23rd. Skiers may register for one or both sessions ($65/session, does not include lift ticket cost). Sessions are open to intermediate level skiers age 16 and older. Session size is limited and pre-registration is requested: Call 1-888-SKI-WILD x. 217 to learn more information and register. Dan Egan’s ski coaching programs are detailed at www.skiclinics.com.

Mon, Feb 04, 2008
Wildcat Shares the Love Two-for-One Lift Tickets on February 14, Valentine’s Day
This Year, Give A Little Pure Vertical Fun To Someone Special!

Wildcat Mountain invites skiers and snowboarders to share the love on Thursday, February 14th with two-for-one lift tickets (two lift tickets for ONLY $59.)

Wildcat’s traditional Two-Fer Wednesday leads into the Thursday, Valentine’s Day special Two-Fer, setting the stage for a romantic Wildcat getaway package with nearby lodging properties. Visit the Stay and Play web page for more information and deals.

Mon, Jan 28, 2008
Superbowl Weekend ZipRider 2 Fur 1 Special! 2 People Can Ride the New ZipRider For ONLY $20!

This Superbowl weekend (Go Pats!), Saturday and Sunday, February 2nd & 3rd, Wildcat Mountain will again offer a special 2 Fur 1 ZipRider Special. Purchase 2 tickets to ride New Hampshire’s newest winter thrill ride for only $20 at the guest service desk or with cash only directly at the ZipRider start deck located midway down the Cheetah trail. Some ride restrictions apply, but if you are dressed to ski, ride, snowshoe, snowmobile, nordic, ice-fish, shovel, skate, snowball fight, bumperski, sled, make a snowman, snowcamp, hang out in a meat locker, or just enjoy winter in general, you are 100% ZipRider ready. If you're lucky, you'll get to Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider in the middle of a snowstorm like many were able to do this past Sunday! You do not need to be skiing or riding to have a blast on the ZipRider.

Sat, Jan 12, 2008
Wildcat Celebrates 50 Years of Lift-Serviced Skiing & Riding. $9 Lift Tickets on Friday, January 25th, Celebration Event Dinner, Saturday, January 26th And Much More.
Reserve Your Seats For The Celebration Dinner And Dancing Event Today!

Wildcat Celebrates 50 Years of Lift-Serviced Skiing and Riding

Please join us on Friday, January 25th and Saturday, January 26th to recognize, honor, and celebrate 50 years since Wildcat began to operate the original gondola and first such ski lift in the United States.

Friday, January 25th
• Observing the original brochure and trail map price for “10 Rides Gondola or 20 Rides T-Bar”,
Wildcat Mountain will set its price to be $9, the same price charged exactly 50 years ago when the gondola made its first run on January, 25th 1958.
• Reproduction original Wildcat brochure, trail map & vintage pin set free to the 1st 100 ticket purchasers(one per person)
• Planned Wildcat snow sculpture
• Historical slide show and video presentation followed by Wildcat celebration cake cutting (2pm)
• Afternoon bonfire (3pm)
• Après Miller High Life and Miller Lite promotion with DJ Brian Sparhawk including grand prize Miller Lite snowboard give-away (3pm-5pm)

Saturday, January 26th
• Après Budweiser promotion with DJ Cooper Fox including grand prize Bud Light Rossignol skis
give-away (3pm-5pm)
• Afternoon bonfire (3pm)
• Evening torchlight parade (5pm)
• Evening celebration event (6pm—$26.95 per person, Children 9 and under $16.95)
• Dinner buffet (Catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm of Meredith, NH)
• Music to dine and dance to with the timely sounds of 14-piece swing band The Swingtones
• Recognition ceremony to thank and honor invited guests (7:30pm)
• Historical slide show and video presentation followed by Wildcat celebration cake cutting

Tickets and reservations for Saturday night celebration will be available directly online at
www.skiwildcat.com and clickin on home page 50th anniversary paw logo, by phone, or at guest services and need to be reserved by 3pm. Friday, January 25th.

Thu, Jan 10, 2008
Saturday, January 12th: New England Telemark Festival, & Boston's WFNX SnoRiders
Wildcat Will Be Party Central This Saturday

Saturday, January 12th - NE Telemark Festival
Join New England Telemark for a day of Raising Heel! Clinics, demos, events, prizes, raffles, and an apres ski party with Peaks Organic Beer.

Saturday, January 12th - WFNX SnoRiders
Join the FNX SnoRiders Team at Wildcat Mountain. Be part of the rubber chicken scavenger hunt during the day, then hang with the team members and DJ from 3 - 5pm for interactive games, prizes, and their legendary apres party.

Wed, Dec 26, 2007
Show Off All The New Ski & Snowboard Gifts You Received This Week
Many Events This Week To Be A Ski & Snowboard Fashion Diva

Tuckerman Brewing Company Apres' Scene, Wednesday, December 26th. Tuckerman Brewing Company named after the legendary Tuckerman Ravine, is dedicated to the art of brewing the finest beers from the finest ingredients. Join them as they settle in for good times, good music, good prizes, and great brews. The normal Wednesday Two-Fer is not available during the hoiday period, but a limited number of discount tickets are now available at Liftopia (www.liftopia.com - also check out tickets for New Year's Day, January 1st, hint, hint). Don't snooze and lose on that one.

Dan Egan's All Terrain Clinics, Thursday, December 27th. Ski film and t.v. personality, for a memorable ski clinic. Dan’s clinics are 2 hours for intermediate level skiers ages 16 and up. $65 per person (lift ticket not included) 9:30am or 12:30pm. Sign up today

Budweiser & DJ Cooper Fox, Saturday, December 29th. The pure vertical fun doesn't stop at the slopes of Wildcat Mountain...it keeps right on going in the pub with Budweiser and DJ Cooper Fox...become part of the legend.

Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo, Sunday, December 30th and Monday, December 31st. Come ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and get the most out of what is new in the skiing and snowboarding industry. Just bring a valid drivers license and each hour you can test the new products Nevado has to offer.

Sun, Dec 23, 2007
Wildcat Wishes You a Happy Holiday: Closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th
Looking at the holiday week ahead...

Tuckerman Brewing Company Apres' Scene, Wednesday, December 26th. Tuckerman Brewing Company named after the legendary Tuckerman Ravine, is dedicated to the art of brewing the finest beers from the finest ingredients. Join them as they settle in for good times, good music, good prizes, and great brews. The normal Wednesday Two-Fer is not available during the hoiday period, but a limited number of discount tickets are now available at Liftopia (www.liftopia.com - also check out tickets for New Year's Day, January 1st, hint, hint). Don't snooze and lose on that one.

Dan Egan's All Terrain Clinics, Thursday, December 27th. Ski film and t.v. personality, for a memorable ski clinic. Dan’s clinics are 2 hours for intermediate level skiers ages 16 and up. $65 per person (lift ticket not included) 9:30am or 12:30pm. Sign up today

Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo, Sunday, December 30th and Monday, December 31st. Come ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and get the most out of what is new in the skiing and snowboarding industry. Just bring a valid drivers license and each hour you can test the new products Nevado has to offer.

Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Close to 75% of Mountain Is Open, Wildcard Deadline, Dan Egan, & New Video Report Below
May Be Good Week To Take Advantage of Wildcat Inn's Even Lower Midweek Package Pricing

We received 13" of new snow as of Monday and are expecting additional accumulations later this week. The amount of terrain open and our trail count has exploded. At this time, close to 75% of Wildcat Mountain is available to you.

The Wildcard is on sale again. It's like a mini-season pass for $118 - 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (and no black-out dates). Deadline to take advantage of this is on or before Friday, December 21st.

And mark your calendars, Thursday, December 27th, for your chance to join Dan Egan, premier adventure skier, film and t.v. personality, and previously recognized by Powder Magazine as "Top Skier of All Time", for a memorable ski clinic. If you want to learn more about carving, bumps, tree skiing, and eastern conditions, Dan’s clinics are 2 hours and intended for intermediate level skiers ages 16 and up. $65 per person (lift ticket not included) 9:30am or 12:30pm. Call 1-888-SKI-WILD x. 217 to sign up today.

If you haven't checked out our newly added weekly video reports, well...you should. If you're reading this, go back one page, and then scroll down and below the image of the day is the new video report which you can 'click' on the play button.

Finally, Wildcat Inn & Tavern has lowered the midweek Hoot n' Ski package even further. This is the week to blow off work (c'mon holidays are coming anyway) and take advantage of this. Go to our 'Stay and Play' lodging packages web page for more info on this and other great deals.

Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Big Storms 'in the pipe' According To Bestskiweather.com Podcast Currently Playing On Our Blog, Wildcard, & Dan Egan
Hope the Fattie Boards Are Ready, Because It Could Get Nuclear.

Wildcat Mountain is now open daily for its 50th season of lift-serviced skiing and riding.

Jetstream winds reaching well over 100 miles per hour today that affected and caused a wind delay to operating the "Wildcat Express" quad on Wednesday are contributing to the current forecasted storms that numbers between 1 and 4 feet are currently being used to describe and forecast accumulations. Check out Bestskiweather.com's podcast posted now on our blog page and then buy this weekend's Wildcat lift ticket online at liftopia.com.

The Wildcard is on sale again. It's like a mini-season pass for $118 - 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (and no black-out dates). Deadline to take advantage of this is on or before Friday, December 21st.

And mark your calendars, Thursday, December 27th, for your chance to join Dan Egan, premier adventure skier, film and t.v. personality, and previously recognized by Powder Magazine as "Top Skier of All Time", for a memorable ski clinic. If you want to learn more about carving, bumps, tree skiing, and eastern conditions, Dan’s clinics are 2 hours and intended for intermediate level skiers ages 16 and up. $65 per person (lift ticket not included) 9:30am or 12:30pm. Call 1-888-SKI-WILD x. 217 to sign up today.

Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Wildcat Open Daily, Skiing and Riding from Summit Begins Wednesday, December 12th, Wildcard Deadline, & Dan Egan Clinics
Great Conditions for Holiday Season

Wildcat Mountain is now open daily for its 50th season of lift-serviced skiing and riding.

We will begin operating the high-speed "Wildcat Express" quad with over 2100 vertical feet of skiing and riding off the Summit this Wednesday.

The Wildcard is on sale again. It's like a mini-season pass for $118 - 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (and no black-out dates). Deadline to take advantage of this is on or before Friday, December 21st.

And mark your calendars, Thursday, December 27th, for your chance to join Dan Egan, premier adventure skier, film and t.v. personality, and previously recognized by Powder Magazine as "Top Skier of All Time", for a memorable ski clinic. If you want to learn more about carving, bumps, tree skiing, and eastern conditions, Dan’s clinics are 2 hours and intended for intermediate level skiers ages 16 and up. $65 per person (lift ticket not included) 9:30am or 12:30pm. Call 1-888-SKI-WILD x. 217 to sign up today.

Thu, Dec 06, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Re-Opens & Daily Operations Begin at 9am Friday, December 7th, 2007
Downed Trees Cleared by PSNH

This past week began with a great day of skiing on Sunday December 2nd and the hopes of a powder day for Monday the 3rd. Wildcat scheduled the operation of lifts for a powder day. However, just after 4 AM Monday, a high voltage fault burned off a power line when an insulator on a public utility pole failed.

It was snowing heavily, making it difficult to locate the fault quickly. Once located, it was promptly repaired about 10 am. All of the snowmaking gear that was operating on the hill was frozen as a result of the power failure and the snowmaking crews had to remove most of it from the trails. Once retrieved in a foot deep blowing snowstorm it was thawed out and replaced on the mountain. Very high winds had been forecast for Monday night and Tuesday, the day after the storm. However, several large trees were discovered down along the powerline during November storms. The high voltage line serving Wildcat is located off the road on mountainous terrain running from Gorham to Pinkhams Grant. There was concern by Wildcat staff that the downed trees and high winds could cause additional power outages so the decision was made by General Manager Tom Caughey not to start snowmaking equipment or lift service until after the tree removal could be completed. On Wednesday the 5th PSNH mobilized twenty men to shut down the line safely and remove the trees and they restored service to the line in the AM. Snowmaking was restarted and the lift crews were scheduled for Friday the 7th to open at 9am.

Wildcat Mountain had no control over the events of the power failure. The General Manager did make decisions regarding operating schedules for the week following Monday's power outage. Considering weather forecast information, mandatory down time on the electric service lines for repairs by PSNH, and for the safety of crews, the general public and Wildcat's equipment, Caughey scheduled Friday the 7th as the day to reopen.

It's never a popular decision to be closed after fresh snow early in the season when our customers and passholders are anxious to get out on the hill. And we certainly understand our customer's disappointment. However, we made the best decisions we could and are looking forward to a great winter season. Happy holidays.

Mon, Dec 03, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Will Be Closed Until Friday, December 7th
Due to Unforeseen Power Outage and Now Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, Wildcat Currently Closed

Today Monday, December 3rd, Wildcat is closed and will remain closed due to an unforeseen power outage and now scheduled preventive maintenance later this week to ideally avoid future power related events. Wildcat Mountain, working with P.S.N.H., is expecting all work to be completed by Friday, December 7th and for daily operations to resume then.

Winter storm warning remains in effect until 7pm Monday evening.

Sun, Dec 02, 2007
Wildcat Open & Mt. Washington Issues Winter Storm Warning
Ski Season Officially Kicks off in Pinkham Notch in November

Pinkham Notch, N.H. - The Mt. Washington Observatory has issued a winter storm warning to begin tonight, Sunday, December 2nd at 7pm and to remain until 7pm, Monday, December 3. Expected heavy snowfall could contribute to a minimum foot of snow or more in this season's first highly anticipated snow event.

Wildcat Mountain opened for the 2007 – 08 winter season on Friday, Nov. 30, with 1,500’ vertical on a groomed loose granular snow surface. A lucky cadre of skiers, “the core of the Wildcat culture” in the words of Marketing Director Thomas Prindle, was on hand to enjoy genuine first tracks in the sunshine.

Snowmaking operations continue on additional trails which are scheduled to open soon; however favorable conditions early in the week made it possible to provide wall-to-wall snow coverage without having to make snow on open terrain.

Ski Patrol Director Ian Turnbull, back for his 22nd year at Wildcat, chuckled, “no matter how much we anticipate opening day, there’s always the point in the patrol room where I look at all my gear in a pile on the floor and have to think, ‘OK, the boots go on last!’”
Wildcat, a family owned mountain, has earned national and regional recognition in recent months. The readers of SKI Magazine again honored Wildcat for value and scenery; and recently, readers of N.H.’s Concord Monitor rated Wildcat “the best downhill ski area in New Hampshire.”

Last spring’s super-sized ski season, extending into May, has boosted season pass sales by 40% at Wildcat and the mountain is continuing to sell season passes and a “starter season pass,” the Wildcard which includes three any-day lift tickets for the price of two (Wildcards must be purchased on or before Dec. 21.)

With an extended forecast for cold temperatures, Wildcat will continue to make snow and expand the amount of open terrain. Up-to-the-minute ski conditions are posted on the website, www.skiwildcat.com.

Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Wildcat Mountain is Open! Snowmaking Continues And Trails Are Fast and Firm.
Just Catching The Month of November

It's official, we're open! Wildcat Mountain has touched off its 50th anniversary year of lift-serviced skiing and riding. Today, we will be operating 1 lift and 3 trails and will build upon that in the coming days and weeks as weather, snowmaking, and conditions allow.

Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Opening Date Set for Saturday, December 1st
Wildcard On Sale For a Limited Time

Wildcat Mountain is closed and is scheduled to open Saturday, December 1st and begin its 50th year of lift-serviced skiing and riding, but please check in again Friday, November 30th for up-to-date opening information.

Don't miss the opportunity for your mini-season pass of savings with the Wildcard. For a limited time and only $118, you will get 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (includes Saturdays and Holidays and no black-out dates). See additional details on this and other Wild Deals and buy online today.

Fri, Nov 23, 2007
Winter Lift-Serviced Skiing/Riding Opening Date Currently Scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. ZipRider Open Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th Weather Permitting.
Wildcard On Sale For a Limited Time...Get Yours Today!

At this time, Wildcat Mountain is closed and is scheduled to open Saturday, December 1st and begin its 50th year of lift-serviced skiing and riding, but please check in again Friday, November 30th for up-to-date opening information.

This Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th New Hampshire’s newest thrill ride, the ZipRider will be flying weather permitting. $19 per person, Riders must weigh between 75 and 275 pounds and be at least 52" tall and not more than 80" tall. Rides begin at 10am and tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis.

...and speaking of snow and currently in the "can't wait to be skiing or snowboarding" mode that this time of year dangles in front of us, the Wildcard is on sale again. It's like a mini-season pass for $118 - 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (and no black-out dates). See additional details on this and other Wild Deals and buy online today.

Mon, Oct 22, 2007
ZipRider, Gondola, and Wildcard Update: Please Read
ZipRider & Gondola Closed

The ZipRider and Scenic Gondola are closed. Please check back again to know when the ZipRider will fly again.

The summer scenic gondola will be operating the remainder of today and the final day, Sunday October 21st. Catch it while you can and bring your dog.

...and speaking of snow and currently in the "can't wait to be skiing or snowboarding" mode that fall dangles in front of us, the Wildcard is on sale again. It's like a mini-season pass for $118 - 3 days of skiing or riding for the price of 2 (and no black-out dates). See additional details on this and other Wild Deals and buy online today.

Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Foliage, ZipRider, and Scenic Gondola Not Peaked Out
Open 10/13 - 14 and 10/20 - 21 Weather Permitting

Fall Foliage is still going and so are the ZipRider cable ride and Scenic Gondola. Open and operating (weather permitting) this weekend October 13th and 14th and next weekend October 20th and 21st, don’t miss out on your opportunity to experience and view the White Mountains this autumn.

And one final reminder, Wildcat is celebrating 50 years of lift-serviced skiing this year and the season pass deadline of October 15th is upon us. We don't want you to miss out on the vertical value that a Wildcat season pass offers you. If you or anyone you know missed out on the opportunity to purchase the Black Cat season pass last spring (perhaps you were reeling from the incredible 6' of snow Wildcat received in April, skiing or riding when most area resorts were closed, or meant to do it the weekend of May 6th, but actually got sidetracked when Wildcat decided to spin the lifts that weekend), here's another chance. Saturday evening, October 13th, Wildcat will come down from the notch and set up at Horsefeathers in the Up Bar for you to purchase the Black Cat pass for a one-night-only price of $249. Offering skiing or riding all season Monday through Friday during non-holiday periods, the Black Cat offers the most value for the most vertical in the valley. Come on in, buy your pass, hear some great music by Oneside, see some friends, and get ready for a great season.

Sun, Oct 07, 2007
ZipRider Sold Out On Saturday, October 6th
Perfect Weather + Foliage + ZipRider + Columbus Day Weekend = Many People

Starting off the Columbus Day Weekend, the ZipRider was so popular yesterday Saturday, October 6th, that before noon we sold-out all remaining rides for the day. We know this because we know approximately how long it takes to accommodate each rider and the number of tickets we have sold. If you're thinking of coming up today or Monday, if weather permits, we begin to operate at 10am, so come early if you're one to sleep in or are thinking possibly of coming in the afternoon.

However, if ZipRider is sold out, you can still ride our scenic gondola that offers quite possibly the best views in the White Mountains.

And remember, Wildcat is celebrating 50 years of lift-serviced skiing this year and the season pass deadline of October 15th is coming up quick. We don't want you to miss out on the vertical value that a Wildcat season pass offers you. If you or anyone you know missed out on the opportunity to purchase the Black Cat season pass last spring (perhaps you were reeling from the incredible 6' of snow Wildcat received in April, skiing or riding when most area resorts were closed, or meant to do it the weekend of May 6th, but actually got sidetracked when Wildcat decided to spin the lifts that weekend), here's another chance. Saturday evening, October 13th, Wildcat will come down from the notch and set up at Horsefeathers in the Up Bar for you to purchase the Black Cat pass for a one-night-only price of $249. Offering skiing or riding all season Monday through Friday during non-holiday periods, the Black Cat offers the most value for the most vertical in the valley. Come on in, buy your pass, hear some great music by Oneside, see some friends, and get ready for a great season.

Sat, Sep 29, 2007
Wildcat & Horsefeathers Season Pass Promotion Saturday Evening, October 13th
Black Cat Pass for $249 One Night Only

Wildcat is celebrating 50 years of lift-serviced skiing this year and the season pass deadline of October 15th is coming up quick. We don't want you to miss out on the vertical value that a Wildcat season pass offers you. If you or anyone you know missed out on the opportunity to purchase the Black Cat season pass last spring (perhaps you were reeling from the incredible 6' of snow Wildcat received in April, skiing or riding when most area resorts were closed, or meant to do it the weekend of May 6th, but actually got sidetracked when Wildcat decided to spin the lifts that weekend), here's another chance. Saturday evening, October 13th, Wildcat will come down from the notch and set up at Horsefeathers in the Up Bar for you to purchase the Black Cat pass for a one-night-only price of $249. Offering skiing or riding all season Monday through Friday during non-holiday periods, the Black Cat offers the most value for the most vertical in the valley. Come on in, buy your pass, hear some great music by Oneside, see some friends, and get ready for a great season.

Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Summer/Fall Checklist: ZipRider, Scenic Gondola, & Winter Season Pass

Summer weather still lingers and some of the leaves are beginning to turn. Beautiful time of year, for sure, right? Come on up for an exhilirating run on our new ZipRider zip-line cable ride, a most incredibly scenic ride in our Gondola, and to buy your season pass before the October 15th deadline. Make a day out of it...you know you want to.

Mon, Jul 23, 2007
ZipRider to Open Tuesday, July 24th!

It looks like Tuesday's the day!

For the most up-to-date information, please contact Guest Services by calling 1-888-SKI WILD X217.

Fri, Jul 20, 2007
Check the Zip Blog for ZipRider Opening Information

The crew at the Cat is SO close to pulling the trigger on the ZipRider! We've had some heavy rains this week, and that has had some impact on progress here . . . but we're 99.9% ready! At this time it does not look like we'll make our Saturday, July 21st opening date. We are hopeful for a Sunday opening, but advise to call ahead at 1-888-SKI WILD X217 or stay tuned on the Zip Blog!

Thu, Jul 12, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Announces New Zip-Line Thrill Ride to Open Saturday July 21, 2007
Stay Tuned on the Zip Blog at skiwildcat.com

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce the opening the exciting new ZipRider™ , with the opening date scheduled for Saturday, July 21, 2007.

The ZipRider™ is a zip-line cable ride based on the familiar concept of the back yard zip line. With the creation of the ZipRider™ trolley, Terra Nova LLC, has brought the zip line cable concept into a new dimension, and introduced a whole new world of sky travel --- and sweat-free adrenaline thrills. The ZipRider™ trolley is a device designed to brake automatically while the rider, who is strapped securely into a comfortable harness, descends cable gradients ranging from 5-40%.

At Wildcat the ZipRider™ will be designed with two cables, so two people can ride side-by-side. It will run from the Cheetah Race Trail and descend 2,100 feet over the trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River to a landing

platform located on the northern most point of the main parking lot. Riders will travel at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour on a 12% grade, on cables suspended at heights of up to 70 feet. The Snowcat Triple Chair will provide lift service to riders to access the top of the ZipRider™ , just a short distance from the top of the Snowcat Chair.

Construction of the ZipRider has been ongoing since the ski season closed in early May. A road was built to transport materials to the start of the ride, power has been installed, concrete poured, and towers erected. This week the cables will be strung, and the plan is to open on Saturday, July 21st! “We’re about a month behind schedule due to various factors, including many storms --- so people are really ready for this! We still have a lot to do, but at this juncture it looks like we should make it! We have created a blog, the zip blog, on our web site, so folks should check that out at skiwildcat.com for the latest information!”

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).

For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!

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Thu, Jun 28, 2007
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Wednesdays are WILD at Wildcat Mountain with Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Pinkham Notch, NH – For the seventh year in a row, Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free at Wildcat Mountain! Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Located 100% in the White Mountain National Forest, and offering easy access to the summit via its glass-enclosed 4-person gondola skyride, Wildcat is the perfect forum for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the ancient mountains, carved over the ages by the elements.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” begin July 4th and runs through August 29th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Gondola Skyride fares are $13.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $12.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $59.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat offers families the purrrfect place to be together in an intimate, friendly atmosphere, in a scenic natural environment, all year long.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

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Mon, Jun 25, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Named “Best of NH 2007” by New Hampshire Magazine
“Best View of Mt. Washington” – Gondola at Wildcat Mountain is Editor’s Pick

Pinkham Notch, NH- Wildcat Mountain’s Gondola Skyride has been selected as “Best of NH” in New Hampshire Magazine’s 2007 contest for the category “View of Mt. Washington”. Wildcat Mountain is located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, in Pinkham Notch, NH, and has also been voted best scenery in North America by readers of SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

New Hampshire Magazine, the state’s largest lifestyle magazine, hosted a well-attended “Party with the Best of ‘Em” celebration on Thursday, June 21st, at the Verizon Arena in Manchester to honor award winners and for the benefit of New
Hampshire Food Bank. The New Hampshire Food Bank provides food to 350 agencies
throughout the state that in turn provide food to over 95,000 people in NH. Over a thousand people, dozens of restaurants and retailers, including Tuckerman Brewing Company and more than 60 “NH Best 2007” winners, gathered at the Arena to sample and celebrate “NH’s Best” food, drink, and entertainment on this occasion.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned ski area, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is home to New England’s most powerful quad chair lift in winter and NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride in the summer and fall. Wildcat Mountain is currently constructing a ZipRider zip-line cable ride that will provide a half-mile adrenaline ride, scheduled to open in the third week of July. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!


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Thu, Jun 07, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Gondola Now Open Daily & Offers FREE Gondola Skyride for Dad on Father’s Day
Treat Your #1 Dad to the #1 Scenery in North America

Pinkham Notch, NH – It's the least we can do to say thanks to all you Dads out there! Bring the whole family & Come ride NH's most scenic Gondola Skyride -- with one or more children, Dad rides for FREE on Sunday, June 17th!

Wildcat Mountain is voted #1 for its spectacular scenery year after year by SKI Magazine (October Issues). Wildcat Mountain offers the purrrfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and celebration for families, friends, and groups all year long, with its location in very heart of the White Mountain National Forest and unprecedented views
Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.

Wildcat’s café-style restaurant, with outside deck, offers an excellent menu, including freshly made sandwich wraps and salads, and a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Lunch n’Ride Packages are also available. These packages include a Gondola Skyride ticket and freshly made lunch for just one price, amounting to savings of almost 30%. Other popular activities include the 1-mile self-guided nature walk The Way of the Wildcat, the short hike to Thompson Falls, or a walk along the famous Appalachian Trail which traverses Wildcat’s summit. And anglers are welcome to fish in Wildcat Pond, which is stocked with trout each summer.

Wildcat’s new ZipRider zip-line cable ride is under construction, and scheduled to open in July.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat’s gondola, NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, operates in the summer and fall season only, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend in May, running weekends until Thursday, June 14th, then daily through the foliage in mid-October.

For further information, please call 1-888-SKI WILD!
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Thu, May 31, 2007
16th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
Catch the Big ONE if you Can!

PINKHAM NOTCH -- The White Mountain National Forest’s 16th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 2, at the pond at Wildcat Ski Area on Route 16 south of Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for all ages. There is no charge for the day, no fishing license is necessary, and all are welcome.

U.S. Forest Service Fisheries Biologist Jay Milot will once again be on the shore to offer kids one-on-one instruction in rigging gear and all things having to do with fish and fishing.

The morning will also feature a casting event, learning stations covering a variety of aquatic topics, and a small fishing pool just right for the youngest anglers. Prizes for all participants will be awarded at 12:00, along with a special raffle to be held in memory of Eric Swett, a Forest Service employee who loved fishing, kids, and the White Mountains.

The U.S. Forest Service is grateful to these local businesses and partners who have contributed in many ways toward making this a fun and informative event for everyone: New Hampshire Fish and Game, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, Wal-Mart, Gorham Hardware, and the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Kids should bring an adult and their own gear. For more information call the Forest Service at 466-2713 (TTY 603-466-2856).
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Wed, May 23, 2007
Former Wildcat Mountain President Receives Sherman Adams Award
Stan Judge Presented Annual Award at NSAA National Convention

Pinkham Notch, NH – On May 7, 2007, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented Stan Judge, former president and general manager of New Hampshire’s Wildcat Mountain, with this year’s Sherman Adams Award. The award, named after the former governor of New Hampshire and founder of Loon Mountain, is presented annually to an individual from an Eastern ski area who has significantly influenced the ski industry. The award was officially presented to Stan Judge on May 7th at NSAA’s National Convention and Tradeshow at La Quinta Spa & Club, Palm Springs, Calif.

Stan grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and earned a mechanical engineering degree from Northeastern University in 1951. He began working at Wildcat Mountain in 1958, retiring in 1996 after 38 years.

Among Stan’s notable activities affecting the ski industry on the national level has been his key role in the development of the American Standards Association (ASA) Tramway Safety Code, and his continued involvement as it evolved under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B77 Standard Committee. In addition to his work on ski industry national standards, Stan has been an active member of the New Hampshire Passenger Tramway Board since 1970, serving as chair for several years. Throughout his career, Stan has received numerous awards and recognition including recognition by the ESAA (Eastern Ski Areas Association) of his service as president from 1978 to 1981; recognition by NSAA in 1988 of his years of dedicated service as chair of the ANSI B77 Committee; and recognition by the U.S. Forest Service upon his retirement in 1996 for “38 years of working together.” In 1997 Stan received the H.H. Bill Whitney Award “in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sport of Alpine skiing in the State of New Hampshire.” Stan was married in 1961 to Kathleen Revis, whom he met while she was working as National Geographic magazine’s first female staff photographer. He has two daughters and one son.

The National Ski Areas Association is a trade association with the primary objective of meeting the needs of ski area owners and operators nationwide and promoting industry growth. It represents 326 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. NSAA is located in Lakewood, Colo. For more information, visit www.nsaa.org or contact Troy Hawks at thawks@nsaa.org, tel. (720) 963-4215.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned ski area, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is home to New England’s most powerful quad chair lift in winter and NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride in the summer and fall. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 Scenery North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006). For further information, please visit call 1-888- SKI WILD!
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Wed, May 16, 2007
Wildcat Mountain’s Scenic Gondola Opens for 8th Season on Memorial Day Weekend
Experience the Best Scenery in North America Aboard NH’s Highest 4-Person Gondola Skyride at Wildcat Mountain

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain’s Summer Gondola Skyride opens for the season on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007. The Skyride operates on weekends only until Thursday, June 14th, when daily operation begin. Wildcat gondolas will then operate daily through the Fall foliage in mid-October. Hours of operation are 10am – 5pm, with the last Gondola departing from the Base at 4:45 pm and riding non-stop back to the Base.

While Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is widely renowned for it’s skiing and riding in the winter and spring, Wildcat Mountain also offers a wonderful escape for families, friends, and groups in the summer and fall seasons. Wildcat’s location in the White Mountain National Forest and unprecedented views Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine provide the perfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and even celebration!

Wildcat’s Summer Gondola Skyride, NH’s highest 4- passenger gondola, is a unique lift conversion, where the 6,700 foot high-speed Quad line used in the winter and spring months is converted to transport the 4-passenger gondolas to the summit during the summer and fall seasons. And new this summer, New England’s most exciting new thrill ride, the ZipRider™, is under construction at Wildcat Mountain and expected to open before the end of June.

Wildcat’s cafe-style restaurant, with outside deck, offers an excellent menu, including freshly made sandwich wraps and salads, and includes a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Family picnics and Lunch and Ride Packages are also available to bring along on your gondola skyride or hike. Beer and wine are now also available in the restaurant, offering a great stop along Route 16 as well as the perfect facility for intimate gatherings, BBQ’s, and parties. The 1-mile self-guided nature walk to Thomspon Falls is a popular activity, as well as a short walk along the famous Appalachian Trail which traverses Wildcat’s summit. Anglers are welcome as well to fish in Wildcat Pond, stocked with trout.

Wildcat is host to many events in the summer, a few of which are: The 17th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service on Sat., June 2nd; On Father’s Day, Sun., June 17th, Dads ride the gondola for free; and every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10am-12 noon, an interpretive program is guided by a Tin Mountain Conservation naturalist. Wildcat also hosts special events such as the Wildman Biathlon on Sat., August 11th, which is a very challenging benefit race.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round, family-owned business, located in Pinkham Notch, NH, is rated #1 for scenery in North America by readers of SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

For more information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!


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Sun, May 06, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Closes for the Ski Season on Sunday, May 6, 2007
Summer Operations to Begin in Three Weeks

Pinkham Notch, NH – As of the end of the day May 6, 2007, Wildcat Mountain has closed for the 2006/07 skiing and riding season.

The ski conditions held up well over the weekend, with about 22 trails open ---the most open terrain in the East. In fact, Wildcat received a light dusting of new snow overnight on Saturday to turn the summit white early Sunday morning.

According to Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager, “Conditions have been fabulous this weekend! With two days of sunshine and blue skies, the weather could not have been any better. Hundreds of skiers came to enjoy the skiing, so we are happy to have made the effort to remain open for them. Skiers came from as far away as New York and Quebec. And our Season Pass Sales for next season are up as a result of having a strong finish this season.”

Wildcat opens for its summer/fall operations in less than three weeks, on Saturday May 26th, at the start of Memorial Day Weekend. In the summer and fall, the Wildcat Express quad lift line is converted to carry 4-person scenic gondolas to the summit. The new ZipRider zip-line cable ride, a an exciting new attraction for New England this summer, is under construction and planned to open in the month of June.

For further information, pleasecall 1-888- SKI WILD!
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Wed, May 02, 2007
Wildcat Mountain To Be Open for Skiing & Riding May 5 & 6, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Spins the Wildcat Express Quad ONE MORE Weekend for 2007/08 Season

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain, high up in Pinkham Notch, NH, located only one mile from the parking area for spring skiing mecca Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington is pleased to announce that it will open for skiing and riding for one final weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 5th & 6th , 2007. Lift tickets are only $29 per person.

Wildcat Mountain has received six feet of new snow in the month of April, and still has top to bottom skiing, with up to fourteen trails. According to Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager, “There is still a lot of skiing left out there, and the weather forecast for the weekend could not be any better --- so we hope there are still some folks out there who have not had enough snow yet! With plenty of sunshine in the forecast, this should be a great weekend to wrap it up for the winter and spring skiing season!” Wildcat will be the only ski area operating in New Hampshire and Maine.

Up to date on information on snow conditions and operations information at Wildcat is on Wildcat’s Snow Report page at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888 SKI WILD.

In the summer and fall seasons, Wildcat operates 4-person scenic gondola skyrides which transport passengers along the same lift line the high speed quad uses in winter. Gondola Skyrides are scheduled to open on Memorial Day Weekend, beginning May 26th. Construction has also begun on the installation of a new 2,100 foot ZipRider cable zip-line ride, which is anticipated to open in the month of June and is intended to operate on a year-round basis.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long spring skiing and riding season, and celebrates its 50th year of continuous operations in 2007/08. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).

For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!
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Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Wildcat Mountain to Remain Open Through the Week April 23-29th, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Extends Season, Reschedules Closing Date to April 29th

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain, high up in Pinkham Notch, NH, has once again announced plans to extend ski area operations an additional week, and hopes to operate through the week of April 23rd. The tentative rescheduled closing date is now Sunday April 29th. Wildcat is slated to be the last ski area open in the State of New Hampshire for the 2006/07 ski season. Notably, Wildcat was the first ski area to open it’s doors for the 2005/06 ski season when it opened for the weekend on October 28th, 2005, after a storm had dropped over four feet of snow on the mountain.

The recent Nor’Easter that produced rain across most of New England, dropped three feet of snow on Wildcat Mountain, bringing April snowfall to six feet at Wildcat Mountain. “This storm was the third significant snow storm in this month alone,” reports Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager. “We’re skiing and riding on terrain that has rarely been skiable for the last few years. The conditions are excellent.” Wildcat Mountain’s trail system is 100% open, with some new areas of tree-skiing open this season as well. Located only one mile from the parking area for spring skiing mecca Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington, Wildcat has been famous for its long spring skiing season since opening in 1957. Wildcat will celebrate its 50th ski season next season, in 2007/2008.

The current weather forecast issued by the National Weather Service indicates mostly sunny days and mild temperatures right through Monday, into next week. According to Caughey it is possible that fickle spring weather could eventuate a closing earlier than April 29th, so folks should keep a close eye on the Snow Report page on Wildcat’s web site. It is not likely that the season would be extended beyond April 29th, as preparations are underway for maintenance and construction relating to Wildcat’s summer operations which include Wildcat’s summer scenic gondola skyride and the installation of a new 2,100 foot ZipRider cable zip-line ride. Wildcat’s summer operations begin on Memorial Day Weekend, and the ZipRider is anticipated to open in the month of June.

The best place to stay up to date on snow conditions and operations information at Wildcat is on Wildcat’s Snow Report page at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888 SKI WILD.

For further information, please visit call 1-888-SKI WILD X217!
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Wed, Apr 18, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Has Received 6 Feet of New Snow So Far in April
Over 3 FEET of New Snow Has Fallen So Far from the Latest Nor’Easter!

Pinkham Notch, NH – Since Sunday afternoon Wildcat Mountain has received 37 inches of new snow, and the precipitation finally ended this morning on Wednesday. While there has been some wet precipitation mixed with the snow, the density of the snowfall has been dependent on elevation, with much drier snowfall higher up toward Wildcat’s 4062 foot summit.

With three significant snow storms in the past two weeks, Wildcat’s trail system is 100% open. Wildcat is scheduled to be open daily at least until Sunday, April 22nd.

Special spring rates are in effect at this time. Midweek lift tickets are $29 for all ages; Saturday and Sunday adult tickets and teen tickets are $49, and Junior (ages 6-12) and Senior (65+) lift tickets are $29. The best place to check for up-dated information is on the Snow Report page of Wildcat’s web site skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI WILD.

Wildcat Mountain, known for its spectacular scenery, history, and traditional ski culture, is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat’s high-speed quad, The Wildcat Express, is New England’s most powerful quad, catapulting skiers to the 4,062 foot summit in just six minutes. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for scenery in North America, #1 for terrain in NH, and #1 for challenge and value in the Mt. Washington Valley in SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).
For further information, call 1-888- SKI WILD X217!
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Thu, Apr 12, 2007
Wildcat Mountain To Operate Through the Week of April 16th, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Reschedules Closing Date to April 22nd

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain has announced plans to continue ski area operations through the week of April 16th with a rescheduled closing date of Sunday April 22nd.

Wildcat has received two feet of new snow in the past week, and there is more in the forecast. With 43 of 47 trails open, plus additional tree-skiing areas that became available for the first time this season, Wildcat is all but 100% open with mid-winter packed powder conditions. The snow will soften up once again when temperatures rise above freezing, and there will be a whole new cycle of spring skiing next week.

The forecast indicates additional snowfall at the ski area is likely in the next few days, with up to a foot of new snow possible by Friday morning, and additional snow is possible early next week. The best place to stay up to date on snow conditions and operations information is on the Snow Report page at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888 SKI WILD.

Special spring rates are in effect. Saturday and Sunday adult tickets and teen tickets are $49, and Junior (ages 6-12) and Senior (65+) lift tickets are $29.
With Wildcat’s multi-day program the next day’s ticket is always $29, as long as visitors up-grade their tickets for the next day by 3:30pm. Midweek lift tickets are $29 for all ages.

Wildcat’s new 2007/08 passes are also on sale with the best prices available until April 15th, 2007. Season pass prices start at only $199. For more information and details, visit Wildcat’s web site at skiwildcat.com or call the mountain at 1-888-SKI WILD.

Wildcat Mountain, known for its spectacular scenery, history, and traditional ski culture, is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat’s high-speed quad, The Wildcat Express, is New England’s most powerful quad, catapulting skiers to the 4,062 foot summit in just six minutes. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for scenery in North America, #1 for terrain in NH, and #1 for challenge and value in the Mt. Washington Valley in SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD X217!

Sat, Apr 07, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Received 1.5 Feet of New Snow April 5th, 2007 & Will Be Open Daily Until At Least April 15th!
Famous for it’s Spectacular Scenery & Spring Skiing Wildcat Mountain Offers Special Spring Rates

Pinkham Notch, NH – This week Wildcat Mountain has received a foot and a half of new snow, and is offering skiing and riding on 40 of 47 trails. The skiing conditions are fantastic by all accounts.

Wildcat is scheduled to be open daily at least until Sunday, April 15th. Special spring rates are in effect at this time. Beginning Easter Weekend, Saturday and Sunday adult tickets and teen tickets are $49, and Junior (ages 6-12) and Senior (65+) lift tickets are $29. And Wildcat’s multi-day program ensures that the next day’s ticket is always $29, as long as visitors up-grade their tickets for the next day by 3:30pm. Midweek lift tickets are $29 for all ages.

Events at Wildcat this weekend include live DJ Brian Sparhawk upstairs in the pub après ski, and on Sunday it is the Annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 8:30am. Next weekend, Wildcat will be hosting families from the Dana Farber Institute in Boston, the 20th Yahoo Weekend!

Wildcat’s new 2007/08 passes are also on sale with the best prices available until April 15th, 2007. Brand new is the Black Cat Midweek Season Pass, which is valid Mondays-Fridays, excluding holiday weeks, for $199. The Adult Full Season Pass, which is valid every day, all season long, is only $499, and purchasers of the Full Pass can ski the remainder of this season for free; the 6-Day Season Pass, which is valid every day, all season, except Saturdays, is just $399; and Student Passes for kids ages six through eighteen are only $199. At the start of this season Wildcat launched two new season passes which will continue as well – the Senior (65+) Pass for $199, which is valid midweek, non-holiday, and the Kitten Club Nursery Pass for $599, which focuses on the young ones. For more information and details, visit Wildcat’s web site: Become a Part of the Legend! Or give us a call at 1-888-SKI WILD x217.

Wildcat Mountain, known for its spectacular scenery, history, and traditional ski culture, is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat’s high-speed quad, The Wildcat Express, is New England’s most powerful quad, catapulting skiers to the 4,062 foot summit in just six minutes. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for scenery in North America, #1 for terrain in NH, and #1 for challenge and value in the Mt. Washington Valley in SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!
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Thu, Mar 15, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Offers New $199 Pass for 2007/08
Wildcat Introduces NEW Skiing & Riding Deal – The Black Cat Midweek Pass

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat has announced it’s season pass program for 2007/08, urging early sales, before April 15, 2007.

“We’ve experienced a steady growth in our season pass sales over the past 5 years,” comments Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain. “So we are really focused on continuing that trend. People realize that our staff are expert in working with the weather to produce the best possible skiing and riding conditions. We’ve created an even greater variety of terrain with new tree-skiing areas this past season, and we are certainly looking to grow our business with the new ZipRider cable zip-line ride scheduled to open this June. It’s all coming together for Wildcat’s 50th season in 2007/08!”

Wildcat’s new 2007/08 passes are available now, and are geared to be a super bargain if purchased before April 15th, 2007. Brand new is the Black Cat Midweek Season Pass, which is valid Mondays-Fridays, excluding holiday weeks, for $199. The Adult Full Season Pass, which is valid every day, all season long, is only $499, and purchasers of the Full Pass can ski the remainder of this season for free; the 6-Day Season Pass, which is valid every day, all season, except Saturdays, is just $399; and Student Passes for kids ages six through eighteen are only $199. At the start of this season Wildcat launched two new season passes which will continue as well – the Senior (65+) Pass for $199, which is valid midweek, non-holiday, and the Kitten Club Nursery Pass for $599, which focuses on the young ones.
For more information and details, visit Wildcat’s web site: Become a Part of the Legend! Or give us a call at 1-888-SKI WILD x217.

Wildcat Mountain, known for its spectacular scenery, history, and traditional ski culture, is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat’s high-speed quad, The Wildcat Express, is New England’s most powerful quad, catapulting skiers to the 4,062 foot summit in just six minutes. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for scenery in North America, #1 for terrain in NH, and #1 for challenge and value in the Mt. Washington Valley in SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

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Fri, Mar 09, 2007
Wildcat Mountain’s 4th Annual 100K Day Raised over $23,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
24 Participants Took the Challenge to Ski 100,000 Vertical Feet

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 5, 2007, 24 challengers, including 23 men and 1 woman (22 skiers, one snowboarder, and one snowblader) participated in Wildcat’s Fourth Annual 100K Day Challenge for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This day-long event was a test to see who was tough enough to tackle 100,000 vertical feet in one day of skiing or riding --- that is at least 48 runs down the Lynx trail, 2,112 feet of vertical per run, all in one day. This event raised over $23,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, almost twenty-five percent more than the amount raised last year and more that six times the amount raised the first year. Twenty-three of the 24 100K challengers reached the goal of skiing at least 100,000 vertical feet, with weather conditions that ranged from sunny skies to heavy snow squalls, and conditions in between.

Top prizes were awarded to the top fundraisers for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Manfred Raschke of Newburyport, MA, took first place for the third year in a row, raising $6,742, and won a brand new pair of Rossignol skis. He raised nearly $2,500 more than he did last year. Through his four 100K skiing efforts to date, Raschke has so far raised $13,097 for Make-a-Wish, and is probably close to having skied half a million vertical for Make-a-Wish. Hugh Merryweather, a first-time 100K participant from Hingham, MA, came in Second Place with $4,000 raised. Merryweather went home with a pair of Atomic skis and bindings donated by a “Friend of Wildcat”. Randy Potter, of Dover, NH, took Third Place, having raised $1,955; and Chris Leuci, of Lynnfield, MA, a former Wildcat ski instructor, took Fourth Place, raising $1,178.48. Leuci was the first to meet his goal of 100,000 vertical, completing his 48th trip down the Lynx at 3:16pm And for the third year in a row, Dan Levesque of Rochester, NH, came in the top five, having raised $891 this year, bringing his Make-a-Wish contributions through 100K skiing to $2,246. Levesque was the second person to meet the 100,000 vertical challenge this year, clocking his 48th complete run down the Lynx at 3:30pm. Special mention goes to Noah Belcher of Jackson, NH, for being the youngest participant at age 17; Lindsay Cunningham, the only female participant, and sole snowboarder, who completed the 100,000 vertical with her brother Ross Cunningham; Schuyler and Ryan Kelley and Matt Rutter, who traveled from Pitman, NJ, for the third year in a row for this event; and to Manfred Raschke, Bruno Janicki, Roland Dubois, and Al Toutant for having participated in every 100K Challenge to date.

The Wildcat Express high speed quad brings skiers and riders to Wildcat’s 4,062 ft. summit in just about six minutes, making it unique in the East in giving access to so much vertical in so little time.

Wildcat Ski School Instructor Mark (“Homer”) Holmes hatched the concept of racking up the vertical feet when he set the benchmark of 52 runs down the Lynx shortly after the Wildcat Express quad was first installed in 1997. Former Event Manager Erik Spinney brought the concept to life by organizing the first 100K Challenge held on March 1, 2004. Wildcat Mountain looks forward to hosting this event again next year, with a tentative date set for Monday, March 3, 2008.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is an organization which “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.” For more information, please visit www.newhampshire.wish.org.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all our sponsors including Mountain Dew, Dakine, the Chris Fitz Band, a “Friend of Wildcat”, as well as to ALL who participated and generously made donations. Thanks also to the Northway Bank employees and Wildcat Ski Team for donating time and equipment, and to Wildcat Mountain Operations for making the 100K Day event possible. For further information, results & photos please visit For further information, results & photos please visit 100K Day for Make-a-Wish! or call 1-888- SKI WILD!
Photos are available upon request, and will be posted shortly.

Thu, Mar 01, 2007
Wildcat Mountain’s 4th Annual 100K Day Challenge for Make-A-Wish Foundation® is Monday, March 5th, 2007
6 Minute Ride to Access 2,112 ft. Vertical Gives Rise to Unique Challenge

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 5, 2007, skiers and riders once again will converge at Wildcat Mountain to take part in this unique event—Wildcat’s 4th Annual 100K Day! This day-long event is a test to see who has the strength and determination to tackle 100,000 vertical feet in one single day of skiing or riding. Forty-eight runs down the Lynx trail, with 2,112 feet of vertical per run, is what it takes to complete the Challenge! And it’s all for a great cause. Wildcat’s 100K Day is a fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, an organization which “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.”

From 7:30am to 4:30pm, registered skiers and riders will have the chance to knock off 100K of vertical in a single day via the Wildcat Express, New England’s most powerful detachable quad chairlift! From the summit, contestants will head down the Lynx, which will be open to 100K challengers only on that day. Last year 25 out of 26 participants met the 100K challenge. Manfred Raschke of Newburyport, MA, took first place for the second year in a row by raising the most money for Make-a-Wish ($4,250), and went home with a brand new pair of Rossignol skis.

Registration is open and available on-line at the link below. The registration fee is $60, or $30 for Wildcat Season Pass Holders. The field is limited to 40 contestants, and each participant must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges for the benefit of Make-a-Wish Foundation before event day, March 5th. Helmets are required for the event, and all ages and abilities are welcome to come up to Wildcat and see if they have what it takes to ski 100,000 feet of vertical in a single day!

The Rules and registration information, along with photos from last year’s event, can be found on the 100K Day Challenge for Make-a-Wish page! If you have any questions, give us a call at 1-888-SKI WILD.

The event will be followed by an Awards Banquet and Dinner in Wildcat’s Pub. Top prizes will be awarded to the top fund-raisers for Make-A-Wish®.

Last year, through the generosity of event participants and sponsors, the 100K Challenge raised over $17,500 for Make-A-Wish. Current sponsors include Mountain Dew, Dakine, and The Chris Fitz Band. Anyone or organization wishing to offer support may contact Irene Donnell at Wildcat Mountain at 603-466-3326 X216 or irened@skiwildcat.com.

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.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, typically open through April! Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for scenery in the East, and top 10 for snow, terrain, challenge, and value SKI Magazine (Oct. 2006).

Mon, Feb 26, 2007
Wildcat Is Hosting it's 2nd Week of Wild Family FUN Feb. 24th -Mar. 5th!

Fun for the whole family continues through this week at Wildcat with the following events scheduled:

Tues., Feb. 27th, Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge;
Weds., Feb. 28th, 2-Fer $59 Weds withTuckerman Brewing Co. & Live DJ Apres Ski;
Thurs., Mar. 1st – The Pinkham Pursuit - Mt. Washington Valley Winter Carnival Event;
Fri., Mar 2nd – JEEP Day – Drive your JEEP to the Cat & get up to 2 tickets for FREE;
Fri. Mar 2nd through Sun. Mar. 4th - JEEP Showcase Display - Check out the latest Jeep wheels and sign up to win great prizes!
Sat., Mar 3rd - Molson Challenge with Live DJ Brian Sparhawk;
Sun., Mar. 4th, $20 Sunday Afternoon Tix & Live Acoustic with Bill Cameron;
Mon., Mar. 5th, Wildcat’s Fourth Annual 100K Day for Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For more information, visit the events page or give us a call at 1-888 SKI WILD!

Fri, Feb 09, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Plans a Presidential Week of Wild Family Fun Feb. 17-25th, 2007
Fun is always in the forecast at Wildcat Mountain

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain, located in the heart of the Presidential Mountain range of NH with award-winning views of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, is gearing up for one weekend after another of fun on the snow throughout February, including a Two-FER Valentines Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14th. It all culminates in Wildcat’s Annual Presidential Week of Wild Family Fun during the week February 17-25th. Below is a listing of the weeks events.

Wildcat’s Annual Presidential Week of Wild Family Fun

Sat., Feb. 17th – Wildcat Skier & Pass Holder Appreciation Party, including torch light parade, bonfire, excellent dinner, and live music and dancing! Ski all day, dance into the night! Advance reservations are required and can be made on-line at the following link:WILDCAT ROCKS! You may also contact Guest Services to make your reservation by calling 1-888-SKI WILD X217, or simply stop by! The best value is available for reservations made BY 5pm Wednesday, Feb. 14th!

Among the Events scheduled are:

Sat., Feb. 17th, Live DJ Cooper Fox Apres Ski;
Sun., Feb. 18th, Demo Day with Nevado Mountain Adventures;
Tues., Feb. 20th, Cardboard Box Race (2pm);
Wed., Feb. 21st, Lunch Tray Luge (2pm);
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 24th & 25th – Extreme Skier Dan Egan’s All-Terrain 2-Day Ski Clinic;
Sat., Feb. 24th – Wildcat Ski Team hosts their Annual Silent Auction with FANTASTIC items for bidding and Live DJ Jim Connors entertains with great music après ski.

Kid’s esepcailly will want to keep a look out for the big wildcats romping around -those CRAZY Cats!

Wildcat’s multi-day lift ticket program includes half price adult tickets beginning on the second consecutive day of skiing, and continues for as many consecutive days as the skier can handle, even during vacation and holiday periods. For multi-day ticket information, visit Wildcat's Incredible Multi-Day Ski Spectacular!

For Event details, visit Havin' FUN at the CAT! For general information, please explore the web site or call us at 1-888-SKI WILD!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH Wildcat Mountain is rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).
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Thu, Feb 01, 2007
Wildcat Mountain to Host Backcountry Telemark Clinics
Wildcat’s New Backcountry Telemark Clinics are in Partnership with EMS

Pinkham Notch, NH- New this season, Wildcat Mountain is hosting backcountry telemark ski clinics. These are two-day clinics for participants who are comfortable free-heel skiing on most intermediate terrain under varied conditions.

On the first day, participants will refine their telemark technique in a small group lesson with Wildcat’s most experienced instructors. Instruction will focus on negotiating ungroomed snow, strategies for tree skiing, and other advanced tactics to deal with the variable snow conditions found in the backcountry. On the second day, participants will join Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School Guides and learn about backcountry skiing on Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Participants will learn about using climbing skins, avalanche transceivers, trip planning, route finding, and much more during a tour on one of our local backcountry ski trails.

“We’re in the center of backcountry skiing in New Hampshire, here at Wildcat,” says Jeff Lea, one of Wildcat’s Telemark Instructors. “Because of our location next to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, and the fact that we have such highly qualified instructors on our staff, we have been considering offering clinics for quite some time. We’re very excited about being able to offer these clinics, right here in Pinkham Notch.” Jeff Lea is a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors Assocation) Certified Level Three Telemark Instructor. Wildcat has at least six PSIA Certified Telemark Instructors on staff, four of them Level Three, including Martha Leich, Paul Robert, and John Brady. Glenn Brown and Bob Foppiano are also PSIA Certified Telemark Instuctors.

Wildcat’s Backcountry Telemark Clinics are currently scheduled for the following weekends: Feb. 10 & 11, March 3 & 4, March 31 & April 1, 2007. The cost of the two-day clinic is $249. For more information visit THIS LINK!, and to register, please contact Wildcat’s Guest Services Desk at 1-888-SKI WILD X217.

Wildcat has a full service Ski School which includes a Guaranteed Learn to Ski/Snowboard/Telemark package for adults and teens, as well as Children’s ski programs that begin at age three. Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain is rated #1 Scenery North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006). For further information, please visit call 1-888-SKI WILD X217!

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Thu, Jan 18, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Has Doubled Its Open Terrain Since Last Weekend
A Foot of New Snow Over the Last 10 Days

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain, located right next to Mt. Washington, received about six inches of snow from the snowstorm over the holiday weekend. While it was not as much snow as anticipated by forecasters, Wildcat still was able to open a significant number of trails, and double the number of open trails from twelve on Sunday, Jan. 14th to twenty-five by Monday, Jan. 15th. The Wildcat Express high-speed Quad, the most powerful in New England, with a base to summit ride of about six minutes, opened for the first time on Sunday, as well. Wildcat has received over a foot of natural snow in the past ten days.

“Conditions now are very good out there,” explains Alex Bernotavicz, Wildcat’s Director of Mountain Operations. “We just really needed an additional six to eight inches in order to provide ample cover on the existing natural base, then it is just a matter of Ski Patrol getting out there and making sure things are safe for skiers,” she explains. According to Bernotavicz, Wildcat has been on the verge of opening more terrain on several occasions this season, but their efforts have been thwarted by the mild temperatures. Snowmaking continues in the cooler temps, and the extended forecast is indicating more seasonal winter weather favorable for winter outdoor enthusiasts, as well as snow in the next few days. Notes Bernotavicz, “We always say that things can change dramatically overnight, and we mean it!” Wildcat expects to be skiing and riding on at least 28 trails this weekend, possibly more.

Wildcat has always been known for its Two-Fer Wednesday special, which it started in 1967, where two adults can ski for the price of one. More “Wild Deals” have been added to the list, including $20 Sunday afternoons and midweek programs such as AristoCat Tuesdays for Ages 50+ and Ladies’ Days on Thursdays. Live entertainment is also on the schedule après ski every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the season. The best place to find information and details about Wildcat’s programs, trails and conditions is on Wildcat’s new web page at www.skiwildcat.com.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).

For more information about anything at Wildcat, please call 1-888-SKI WILD!

Wed, Jan 03, 2007
Wildcat Mountain Announces Installation of New Zip-Line Thrill Ride to Open Spring 2007
Zippity-Doo-Da, Zippity -A! Something to Make You All Smile!

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce plans to install a new ride that will operate year-round, the exciting new ZipRider.™

The ZipRider™ is a zip-line cable ride based on the familiar concept of the back yard zip line. With the creation of the ZipRider™ trolley, however, Terra Nova LLC, has brought the zip line cable concept into a new dimension, and introduced a whole new world of sky travel --- and sweat-free adrenaline thrills. The ZipRider™ trolley is a device designed to brake automatically while the rider, who is strapped securely into a comfortable harness, descends cable gradients ranging from 5-40%.

At Wildcat the ZipRider™ will be designed with two cables, so two people can ride side-by-side. It will run from the Cheetah Race Trail and descend 2,100 feet over the trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River to a landing platform located on the northern most point of the main parking lot. Riders will travel at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour on a 12% grade, on cables suspended at heights of up to 70 feet. The Snowcat Triple Chair will provide lift service to riders to access the top of the ZipRider™ , just a short distance from the top of the Snowcat Chair.

“We’re really excited to add the ZipRider™ to our activities here at Wildcat,” explains Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager. “It fits in with our ‘mountain culture’ and unique location. Installation requires minimal intrusion on the land, needing only two towers on either end of the cables. We feel the thrill aspect will definitely appeal to both our summer and winter guests, and will be a significant draw to the area. It offers a unique experience, especially against the spectacular scenic backdrop of Mt. Washington that Wildcat is famous for. For skiers and riders, it offers yet another exciting, fun way to zoom down the mountain; and to our summer guests, it offers a unique adventure for individuals or families in one of the East’s most spectacular locations. The ZipRider™ is as thrilling and adrenaline-filled as the gondola skyride is smooth and relaxing. Of course, the gondola skyride still offers folks the best opportunity to check out those views!” The ZipRider™ is expected to be operational by June 2007.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

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Fri, Oct 27, 2006
Wildcat Mountain’s Alexa Bernotavicz Received Ski Area Management Magazine’s “SAMMY AWARD” in Recognition of Ski Industry Leadership

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce that Alexa Bernotavicz of Intervale, NH, Wildcat’s Director of Mountain Operations, has recently been chosen to receive the prestigious “SAMMY” Award. The SAMMY Future Leadership Awards program, presented by Ski Area Management Magazine celebrates its nine-year anniversary by honoring four individuals whose strong, innovative leadership demonstrated at mid-career shows exciting promise for even more accomplishments and leadership in the future. Bernotavicz was the sole female recipient this year. The on-line format of Ski Area Management Magazine and details of the award program can be found at www.saminfo.com.

Last November, at the start of her eighth season at Wildcat Mountain, the 34-year-old Bernotavicz was promoted to Mountain Operations Manager, and became the first female Mountain Operations Director in Wildcat’s history. Alexa
took her first position at Wildcat in December 1998, as Director of the Children’s Ski School and Nursery Programs. The following season saw her join Wildcat Ski Patrol on a full-time basis through the ski season, with full-time summer employment with the White Mountain National Forest. Bernotavicz has gradually taken on greater responsibility across mountain operations, so that she was the natural choice to fill the Mountain Operations Director position when it opened early last winter. Bernotavicz oversees a staff of managers in charge of Lift Maintenance, Lift Operations, Snowmaking, Grooming, Vehicle Maintenance, and Ski Patrol. Her style of management has continued to create an atmosphere of teamwork across the Mountain.

Originally from Litchfield, Maine, Alexa graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, in 1994, achieving high honors for her senior thesis research for her Bachelor of Arts in Geology. Her experience ranges from geological field research in Iceland and the Canadian Arctic to extensive supervisory experience with the U.S. Forest Service, stretching out as far as Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. In connection with her roles with the Forest Service, Alexa has a very high level of training and experience in emergency response and fire-fighting. An EMT (nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician) and Wilderness EMT, Bernotavicz has received additional training in life support and avalanche rescue.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in North America, and Top Ten for Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2006).

For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!


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Fri, Sep 08, 2006
Wildcat Mountain Ski Area Launches Two New Season Pass Deals for 2006/07
Wildcat Mountain Cares for Every Member of the Family

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain Ski Area announces the addition of two brand new season passes to its 2006/07 season pass program, including a special midweek season pass for seniors aged 65 and over and a new pass for Kitten Club Nursery regulars, aged 2 months to 5 years old. The program is simple, and according to Jennifer Patry, Wildcat’s Director of Guest Services, “We are hoping to satisfy our customers’ needs based on feedback we have received over the past couple of years. We are listening, and we are happy to be able to offer new season-long opportunities to our customers.”

Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain is optimistic as well. According to Caughey, 2006/07 season pass sales are better than expected at this time, and the addition of the new season pass products is intended to fill out the existing program and address the needs of the oldest and youngest members of the Wildcat community, “I think both products will be well-received! We’re excited to get the word out!”

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, approaching its 49th consecutive ski season, is well known as a “skiers’ mountain,” with classic New England terrain and spectacular scenery. And that it is. Steeped in ski history and deep in natural snow, Wildcat embodies traditional ski culture --- where the “skier” mentality starts early and stays for life. Season Passes are the easiest, most convenient way for people to make a commitment to skiing, and to reap the reward of fitness and exhilaration, in a beautiful, fun, social environment.

Wildcat’s new 2006/07 passes are available for a limited time at the following prices: Jr./Teen Full Pass (ages 6-18), $169; Full-Time College Student, $189; Adult Full Pass (ages 19+), $599; Adult 6-Day Pass (valid Sunday through Friday, including holiday periods; and excluding Saturdays), $425. The new Senior Midweek Pass (ages 65+, valid Sunday-Friday, excluding holiday periods), is $199; and the new Kitten Club Nursery Pass is $599. It is always best to secure season passes well in advance of the season’s opening, as the early-bird deals disappear. Wildcat, known for its long skiing & riding season, plans to open November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving, unless early-season snow and weather conditions warrant an earlier opening date. To check out your options and make your purchase right now, Click Here! Please note the new season pass products are not yet available on-line, but are coming soon, so please check back for the up-dates on the web!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow, Terrain, Challenge, and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005). For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Wed, Aug 02, 2006
18th Annual Wildman Biathlon Set For Sat., Aug. 12th, 2006!
You CAN Do It - It's For a GREAT Cause!

Pinkham Notch, NH – The 18th Annual Wildman Biathlon, one of the toughest multi-sport events in New England, is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine.

Over 200 athletes from all over the United States and Canada come as individuals and teams to New Hampshire’s White Mountains each summer to experience this event, challenging their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast.
The Wildman Biathlon includes a 10-K run in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

The winners usually cross the finish line about two hours and fifteen minutes after the start. Though many individual competitors complete the entire race, many others choose to combine their abilities as two- and three-person teams. Entry fees as of July 31st are $40.00 for an individual, $70.00 for a two-person team, and $100.00 for a three person team.

The entry fee includes a limited edition Wildman T-shirt (while supplies last), a ride down from the summit on the Wildcat Gondola, one meal ticket for the “apres-race” meal. Additional meal tickets and Gondola tickets are available for purchase.

Categories are available for all ages and team configurations. Overall and category winners receive commemorative awards, and numerous other prizes are awarded through random drawings.

The Wildman is a fundraising event for the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities to people age 55 and older in their communities. Over 400 RSVP volunteers give 64,000 hours of volunteer time each year to over 70 volunteer sites in Coos County.

Major sponsors include: Wildcat Mountain, North Country Internet Access, Moriah Sports, Great Glen Trails, the Royalty Inn, Munce’s Superior, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Conway, and Moriah Design Agency. Please visit the web site for a more complete listing of event sponsors. The Friends of Shelburne Recreation, along with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, staff the crucial water stations along the race route. Gorham emergency personnel, New Hampshire State Troopers, and volunteer “sweepers” help with traffic control and competitor safety.

Wildman Biathlon information and the Wildman registration form is available on line at http://www.ncia.net/wildman, or call RSVP at 603-752-4103.

Wed, Jun 21, 2006
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
Wednesdays are WILD at Wildcat Mountain with Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Pinkham Notch, NH – For the sixth year in a row, Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free at Wildcat Mountain! Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Located 100% in the White Mountain National Forest, and offering easy access to the summit via its glass-enclosed 4-person gondola skyride, Wildcat is the perfect forum for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the ancient mountains, carved over the ages by the elements.

“Wednesdays at Wildcat” begin July 5th and runs through August 30th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Gondola Skyride fares are $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 6-12, $10.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $49.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat offers families the purrrfect place to be together in an intimate, friendly atmosphere, in a scenic natural environment, all year long.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

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Mon, Jun 05, 2006
Dads Ride for FREE at Wildcat Mountain on Father’s Day
Treat Your #1 Dad to the #1 Scenery in the East

Pinkham Notch, NH – It's the least we can do to say thanks to all you Dads out there! Bring the whole family & Come ride NH's most scenic Gondola Skyride -- with one or more children, Dad rides for FREE on Sunday, June 18th!

Wildcat Mountain is voted #1 for its spectacular scenery year after year by SKI Magazine (October Issues). Wildcat Mountain offers the purrrfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and celebration for families, friends, and groups all year long, with its location in very heart of the White Mountain National Forest and unprecedented views Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.

Wildcat’s café-style restaurant, with outside deck, offers an excellent menu, including freshly made sandwich wraps and salads, and a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Family picnics and Lunch and Ride Packages are also available where a family of four, including two adults and two children, can enjoy lunch and skyride for under $12.50 per person. The 1-mile self-guided nature walk to Thompson Brook Falls is a popular activity, as well as a short walk along the famous Appalachian Trail which traverses Wildcat’s summit. And anglers are welcome to fish in Wildcat Pond, which is stocked with trout each summer.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat’s gondola, NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, operates in the summer and fall season only, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend in May, running weekends until Thursday, June 15th, then daily through the foliage in mid-October.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, May 30, 2006
Sat., June 3rd is the 15th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond
Catch a Big One if You Can!

It’s time for all kids aged 15 and younger to pack their gear, grab a grown-up, and head over to Wildcat Pond for a day of stalking the big one at the White Mountain National Forest’s 15th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 3rd. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome to join in, and even non-anglers will find something interesting to do.

The day begins with registration at 9:00 am followed by fishing, a casting contest, learning stations, and lots of raffle prizes awarded at 12:00. This event is non-competitive and fun for everyone. Kids and adults who are hooked on fishing are welcome to stay through the afternoon.

Local sponsors -- New Hampshire Fish and Game, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, Wal-Mart, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the U.S. Forest Service -- have joined together to make this another exciting morning. Learning stations with information about watersheds, aquatic insects, fishing ethics, and Leave No Trace are guaranteed to feed your angler’s curiosity. U.S. Forest Service Fisheries Biologist Jay Milot will be offering one-on-one instruction in rigging gear and other fishy topics. A fishing pool and a visit from Barry the Brook will entertain the youngest anglers.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Wildcat Pond is located at the Wildcat Ski Area on Route 16, south of Gorham, NH. For more information call the Forest Service at 466-2713 (TTY 603-466-2856).

Tue, May 16, 2006
Wildcat’s Scenic Gondolas Open for 7th Season on Memorial Day Weekend
Experience the Best Scenery in the East Aboard NH’s Highest 4-Person Gondola Skyride

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain’s Summer Gondola Skyride opens for the season on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 27th, 2006. The Skyride operates on weekends only until Thursday, June 15th, , when daily operation begin. Wildcat gondolas will then operate daily through the Fall foliage in mid-October. Hours of operation are 10am – 5pm, with the last Gondola departing from the Base at 4:45 pm and riding non-stop back to the Base.

While Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is widely renowned for it’s skiing and riding in the winter and spring, Wildcat Mountain also offers a wonderful escape for families, friends, and groups in the summer and fall seasons. Wildcat’s location in the White Mountain National Forest and unprecedented views Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine provide the perfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and even celebration!

Wildcat’s Summer Gondola Skyride, NH’s highest 4- passenger gondola, is a unique lift conversion, where the 6,700 foot high-speed Quad line used in the winter and spring months is converted to transport the 4-passenger gondolas to the summit during the summer and fall seasons.

Wildcat’s cafe-style restaurant, with outside deck, offers an excellent menu, including freshly made sandwich wraps and salads, and includes a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Family picnics and Lunch and Ride Packages are also available to bring along on your gondola skyride or hike. Beer and wine are now also available in the restaurant, offering a great stop along Route 16 as well as the perfect facility for intimate gatherings, BBQ’s, and parties. The 1-mile self-guided nature walk to Thomspon Brook Falls is a popular activity, as well as a short walk along the famous Appalachian Trail which traverses Wildcat’s summit. Anglers are welcome as well to fish in Wildcat Pond, stocked with trout.

Wildcat is host to many events in the summer, a few of which are: The 16th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service on Sat., June 3rd; On Father’s Day, Sun., June 18th, Dads ride the gondola for free; and every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10am-12 noon, an interpretive program is guided by a Tin Mountain Conservation naturalist. Wildcat also hosts special events such as the Wildman Biathlon on Sat., August 12th, which is a very challenging benefit race.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round, family-owned business, located in Pinkham Notch, NH, is rated #1 for scenery in the East year after year by SKI Magazine (Oct. Issues).

For more information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, Apr 11, 2006
Wildcat Mountain Sets Season Closing for Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Pinkham Notch, NH – Now in classic spring mode, and temperatures on the rise, Wildcat Mountain has set a closing date of Sunday, April 16th, 2006. Says Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain, “It’s been a bit of a roller-coaster this season weather-wise, but we received really great feedback from our customers on the overall high quality of our snow conditions and grooming throughout the season -- we are really pleased with that. For next season, we’re looking forward to expansion in trails, with a few new
gladed areas, as well as improvements in buildings and facilities. Folks can look forward to new offerings in our ski school and rental shop, and the retail shop will have a new look and feel, as well. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but the staff we have in place is strong --- so we’re excited and looking forward to making some headway this summer!”

Sunday, April 16th, will wrap up Wildcat’s 48th season of lift-serviced skiing. Wildcat will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, beginning at 8:30am. Caughey notes that this season has been relatively successful for Wildcat Mountain, with a growth in season pass sales. “The main challenge with this season was that most of the wet and inclement weather events occurred on weekends, when more people have time to ski. Generally, we had great midweek conditions, but I think people found it hard to believe because not many people were here to experience it. In the end, we received just slightly less than our average annual snowfall. The spring skiing is really super right now!”

Season Passes for the 2006/07 season are on sale, with passes for students ages 6-18 at $149, full-time college student passes at $169, and adult passes starting at $399. Wildcat’s season passes are all valid during holiday weeks, without black-out dates, and the above prices are valid for a limited time. Season-long ski school programs for children and adults are also available, and offer the perfect opportunity to improve technique and increase comfort levels on all terrain.


For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!
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Fri, Apr 07, 2006
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Dana Farber Families for 19th Year in a Row
Wildcat Mountain Provides Perfect Atmosphere for Families To Be Together

Pinkham Notch, NH – Over the weekend of April 8th and 9th, Wildcat Mountain will host the 19th Annual Yahoo Weekend for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer or related illness at the Dana Farber Institute in Boston, MA. Pat Franchi, who owns Wildcat Mountain, and several of his immediate family members have carried on this tradition at Wildcat since 1987. The Franchis’ compassion for these children and families arises out of their own family experience with cancer-related disease.

“Yahoo Weekend is intended to provide a worry-free weekend escape of fun and entertainment to children and families who are coping with life-threatening illness. For many families, this is the first time they have all been together for a long time,” notes Erik Spinney, Event Manager at Wildcat Mountain. “The Franchis provide lodging, meals, and family entertainment for the entire weekend. This year families will enjoy their weekend stay at The White Mountain Hotel and the Eastern Inns, while the banquet on Saturday night for everyone will be held at the Red Jacket Mountain View Hotel, all located in North Conway, NH!”

Many children have their faces painted as tigers, lions, and wildcats at Wildcat Mountain’s 18th Annual Yahoo Weekend for for Dana Farber families.

Other activities over the weekend will include skiing and riding, with lessons provided by the Wildcat Tracks Ski, Snowboard, and Tele Training Center, sledding, snow-mobile rides, Quad chairlift rides, cake-decorating, face-painting art, and all sorts of other games.

Please note that Wildcat's rental equipment and ski school resources will be dedicated fully to this event and so any rental equipment or lessons will only be available on a first come, first served basis.

Also A special thanks goes out to Bretton Woods Ski Resort, and Children’s Ski School Director Patty Murray, for contributing ski rental equipment for this event. This additional equipment ensured that all family members had the opportunity to enjoy the on-snow experience.

For further information, please href="http://www.skiwildcat.com/yahoo/index.html"> CLICK HERE! or call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Sun, Apr 02, 2006
70 Former and Present Patrollers Attended the Wildcat Mountain Ski Patrol Reunion
Once a Member of the Wildcat Ski Patrol, Always a Member!

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Saturday, March 25, 2006, the Wildcat Mountain Ski Patrol held a reunion at Wildcat Mountain for the first time in 20 years. 70 former and present ski patrollers turned up for the occasion, with one gentleman, Garth Cushman, driving all the way from Peoria, Illinois to Wildcat to reconnect with the Wildcat Ski Patrol community. Among those in attendance were special guests Stan Judge, Ray Abbott, Bob Demers, and Jackie Jones, all of whom were key players in Wildcat’s management during time-frames ranging from Wildcat’s opening in 1957 through the 1980’s. The "mandatory meeting" of 140 celebrants were entertained by Dennis Gallagher, who was on Wildcat’s Ski Patrol starting in 1972. He made an entertaining

presentation regarding the "patrol family" i.e. you had to be there! The span of years was represented by Ralph "Woody" Woodward of '58 up through the talented present patrollers of 2006, including Alexa Bernotavicz who was recently promoted from Director of Ski Patrol and Lift Operations to Director of Mountain Operations, becoming the first female Mountain Operations manager in Wildcat’s history. Old ski patrol equipment from the 1970's, photos and memorabilia were there to stimulate stories and memories.

This Event was organized by Bob and Connie Keon, who met skiing at Wildcat in 1970. Bob was a patroller from 1971-1989. According to Connie, “The group of men and women who made up Wildcat’s Ski Patrol during the 28 years that Bob was a patroller was, and still is, an extraordinary group of people. They have a certain respect for each other, and all have ‘the mountains’ in their souls! And I believe they always will --- they love of the cold, wind, snow, clouds . . . it adds an edge to the day that makes an ordinary day extraordinary! And protecting people from potentially dangerous situations makes a difference, and gives meaning to the work of the patrollers. And, of course, the laughs are endless. The jokes, jabs and ribs just keep on coming! This is why we wanted to bring everyone together. Everyone had a smile on their face ALL night long!”

Wildcat Ski Patrol Reunion committee members are as follows: Bob and Connie Keon, George and Annie Bordash, Bob Kroger, Alexa Bernotavicz, Jeff Maynard, Ian Turnbull, Howie Wemyss, John Duggan, Richard and Susan Caughey, Tom Caughey, Erik Spinney, Kevin O’Connell, Nate Camille, Dennis and Vicky Gallagher, Ed Astrachan, Jeff Leich, Jim and Kathy Landers, Al and Alison Risch.

Wed, Mar 29, 2006
Wildcat Mountain Celebrates Spring with 2-Fer Tickets Every Day this Spring
Ski for under $30 a Day At Wildcat Mountain, the King of Spring

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain Ski Area has announced that it is offering its usual "2-FER Wednesday" lift ticket special over the counter every day for the remainder of the 2005/06 ski season beginning Wednesday March 29, 2006. Lift tickets are 2-FER $59 for everyone, even on the weekends.

Wildcat Season Passes for 2006/07 are also on sale, and purchasers can ski the rest of this season compliments of Wildcat. The Junior/Teen Season Pass for ages 6-18 is $149, the Full-Time College Student Pass is $169, the Adult 6-Day (Sunday through Friday) Season Pass is $399, and a Full Pass is $499. Wildcat Season Passes have no holiday black out dates. The prices offered are for a limited time only.

Wildcat Mountain has not set a closing date yet, and hopes to ski through Easter in mid-April. For up-dated information, visit Wildcat Mountain's Snow Report on www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI WILD.

Fri, Mar 24, 2006
The CAT is WHERE it's AT this Weekend!

For events on Sat., March 25th it’s a Festival of Spring with great reggae music, pond-skimming contest, and prizes with Portland’s WCYY! We’ll also have Free slope-side demos with Nevado Mountain Adventures!

The Ski Patrol Reunion party is also here on Saturday, and there is a strong showing of attendance --- so this is sure to be a great weekend at the Cat! Once of member of the Wildcat Mountain Ski Patrol, always a member. It has been 20 years since the last Ski Patrol Reunion, and it may be another 20 before the next one --- so if you know anyone who would be interested in this event, contact Connie Keon at conkeon@hotmail.com as soon as possible! Activities will include a casual drop-in evening at the Red Barn on Route 16 at Red Barn Road, in Jackson, NH, on the evening of Friday, March 24th; a day on the slopes on Saturday, March 25th, and a mandatory dinner-meeting on the second floor of the Main Base Lodge at Wildcat at 6:30pm, with preliminary discussions to begin at 5:00pm in the Pub. A silent auction also will be held with the proceeds to benefit Friends of Tuckerman. All Patrollers are encouraged to bring their Wildcat memorabilia and stories to share, as cameras will be on and more Wildcat Ski Patrol memories created on this day.

Out of the 240 present and past Wildcat Ski Patrol members, Reunion Committee members are still trying to locate the following former patrollers: Don Anderson ’61, Bob Arsenault ‘58, Beth Bellman ’84, David Bennett, Nathan Bolster, Joshua Bradford, Kenneth Breon ’58, Jay Carpentier ’97, George Chappell ’75, Alexander Clark ’64, Mark Clark, Jim Drug, Rob Durell, Bud Finithey, Glenn Fitzgerald ’74, Bob Hamilton ’58, Chris Hartman, Barbara Hill, Jim Hill ’75, John Horgan, Allen Hutchinson, Tom Joyce, Gregg Kendrick ’68, Craig Knapp ’96, Davy Lentz, Rob Libby, Jim Lyons, Pattie McDermond-Elliott, Brooks Moore ’68, Bill Morrison ’68, Mike Morrison, George Neilsen, Tim Orr, John Palone ’73, John Pasqualli ’73, Doug Severence ’60, RJ Shaw, Bob Spenlinhauer, Don Stamp ’77, Kevin Szympruch, Bob Tara, John Tinker ’68, Gary Waterhouse ’68, Charlie Whitcomb, Frank Whitemore, and Brooks Wood. If anyone has any information on these people, please contact Bob and Connie Keon at (781) 245-9492, conkeon@hotmail.com, bobkeon@hotmail.com.

Wildcat Ski Patrol Reunion committee members are as follows: Bob and Connie Keon, George and Annie Bordash, Bob Kroger, Alexa Bernotavicz, Jeff Maynard, Ian Turnbull, Howie Wemyss, John Duggan, Richard and Susan Caughey, Tom Caughey, Erik Spinney, Kevin O’Connell, Nate Camille, Dennis and Vicky Gallagher, Ed Astrachan, Jeff Leich, Jim and Kathy Landers, Al and Alison Risch.

Tue, Mar 21, 2006
Wildcat’s NorthEast Ski Patrol Toboggan Challenge Provides Mountains of FUN

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 20th, 2006, Wildcat Mountain hosted its first toboggan challenge for mountain ski patrollers from across New England. Six teams braved the 2,112 foot vertical course, with two teams from Sugarbush, VT, one team from Cranmore Mountain, and three teams from Wildcat.

Three person ski patrol teams tested their toboggan handling skills by running a loaded toboggan straight down “the Gizzard” at Wildcat Mountain, Wildcat’s steepest and gnarliest terrain. The course was set along the series of trails consisting of the Top Cat, Lift Lion, Black Cat, and Alley Cat. To add to the technical requirements, each team was responsible for transporting an egg from summit to base, with the risk of penalty for
breakage. The course was set in three stages with “check” gates, and each team member handled the toboggan through one stage.

In order of the fastest times the ski patrol teams included: Sugarbush Team 1 – Dan Knapp, Hugh McGowan, Carl Lackey with a time of 6:20.9; Wildcat Team 2 – Ian Turnbull, Jonathan (“JT”) Taylor, and Robert Paul with a time of 6:50.64; Wildcat Team 1- Tom Gallagher, Ben Miller, and Dave Eiermann with a time of 7:16.73; Sugarbush Team 2 – Joel Conant, Leo Crane, and Dave Schartz with a time of 8:04.46; Wildcat Team 3 – Alexa Bernotavicz, Nate Camille, and Pat Markey with a raw time 7:01.91 plus a 2-minute penalty for breaking the egg for a final time of 9:01.91; and Cranmore – Bob Tagliaferri, Dave Neely, and Todd Hasselbeck with a time of 9:04.06. Attitash, Bretton Woods, and Sunday River did not enter teams in the competition.

Prizes valued in the $3,000 range were awarded to the top three teams, with the three Wildcat Teams bowing out in favor of playing gracious event hosts. First Place - Each Sugarbush Team 1 member won a pair of skis donated by Soloman, Atomic, and K2; Second Place - Each Sugarbush Team 2 member won a Patagonia Jacket; and Third Place: Each Cranmore team member won a Fleece Vest.

Jonathan (“JT”) Taylor coordinated this event, and looks forward to next year’s event, with more participants, prizes, and fun. For more information about this event, contact Alexa Bernotavicz, Wildcat Mountain Operations Director, alexab@skiwildcat.com, or call 603-466-3326 X251.

This Ski Patrol Toboggan Challenge was sponsored by Saloman Sports, Atomic, Joe Jones Mountain Sports, Ski Mountain Supply, Moriah Sports, Mike Syras and Dave Chandler, SOLO Wilderness Medicine, Sports Outlet, Eastern Mountain Sports, DHART, Memorial Hospital, and The Moat Mountain Brewery.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH.
For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!

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Tue, Mar 14, 2006
Wildcat Mountain to Host Inaugural Northeast Ski Patrol Toboggan Challenge Monday, March 20th, 2006
Straight Down the Gizzard

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 20th, 2006, Wildcat Mountain is hosting a toboggan challenge for mountain ski patrollers from across New England.

This is a friendly competition where three person ski patrol teams will test their toboggan handling skills by running a loaded toboggan straight down “the Gizzard” at Wildcat Mountain. This is the term used by Wildcat’s patrol for the trails running down the center of the mountain, consisting of the Top Cat, Starr Line and Panther. This is some of Wildcat’s steepest and gnarliest terrain. Participants should expect rocks, bumps, snowmaking whales, and flats. Wildcat patrol will set up the course in three stages with a few “check” gates to ensure safe travel. Each team member must handle the toboggan through one stage. The team with the fastest time from summit to base, a descent of over 2,100 vertical feet, wins. The course location is subject to change based on snow conditions and cover.

High quality prizes will be awarded to the top three teams: First Place - Each team member wins a pair of skis donated by Atomic, Soloman, and K2; Second Place - Each team member wins a Patagonia Jacket; Third Place: Each team members wins a Fleece Vest. In addition, the après ski party will feature a raffle with prizes ranging from Gift Certificates from medical supply companies to jackets, vests and ski bags. Demo gear will also be available from Atomic, Joe Jones Ski and Sport, and Nevado Mountain Adventures. The après ski party and awards will take place in Wildcat’s Pub, including live music, refreshments, and give-aways.

Registration begins at 8:30am in the Main Base Lodge at Wildcat Mountain, and the first team runs at 10:30am, after briefing. The Entry fee is $100.00 per team and includes lift tickets for team members, goodie bags with googles, T-Shirt, snack bars, and other fun items. Each team must bring its own toboggan. Letters will be honored for other mountain employees in accordance with existing or pre-arranged reciprocal ski privilege policies. For more information about this event, contact Alexa Bernotavicz, Wildcat Mountain Operations Director, alexab@skiwildcat.com, or call 603-466-3326 X251.

This Ski Patrol Toboggan Challenge is being sponsored by SOLO Wilderness Medicine, Memorial Hospital, and the National Ski Patrol.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NHWildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005).

Sat, Mar 11, 2006
Wildcat Mountain’s 3rd Annual 100K Day Raises $17,750 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
26 Participants Took the Challenge to Ski 100,000 Vertical Feet

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 6, 2006, 26 challengers, including 24 men and 2 women (26 skiers, one telemarker, and one snowblader) participated in Wildcat’s Third Annual 100K Day Challenge for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This day-long event was a test to see who was tough enough to tackle 100,000 vertical feet in one day of skiing or riding --- that is at least 48 runs down the Lynx trail, 2,112 feet of vertical per run, all in one day. This fund-raiser raised $17,750 for Make-a-Wish Foundation, over two times the amount raised last year and more than five times the amount raised the first year. 25 of the 26 100K challengers reached the goal of skiing at least 100,000 vertical feet.

Top prizes were awarded to the top fundraisers for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Manfred Raschke for the second year in a row took first place, raising $4,250, and won his choice of a brand new pair of Rossignol skis or boots. The first year, Raschke came in third with over $600 raised. Through his three 100K skiing efforts to date, Raschke has so far raised $6,350 for Make-a-Wish. Ralph Livermore came second this year with $3,110 raised, moving up from third place the year before, when he came in with $730 raised. Livermore completed the 100K challenge with his wife, Judianne, and won a new snowboard from Vitamin Water. Tied for third were Patrick Ramsey of York, ME and R.D. Jenkinson of North Hampton, NH , both haling from Berwick Academy and raising $1,369.50 each. Ramsey and Jenkinson were the youngest of this year’s 100K participants. And for the second year in a row, Dan Levesque of Rochester, NH, came in fourth place having raised $815, bringing his Make-a-Wish contributions through 100K skiing to $1,355. Levesque was the first person to meet the 100,000 vertical challenge this year, clocking his 48th complete run down the Lynx at 3:00pm, having skied 100,000 vertical in 7.5 hours.

The Wildcat Express high speed quad brings skiers and riders to Wildcat’s 4,062 ft. summit in just about six minutes, making it unique in the East in giving access to so much vertical in so little time. 25 of the 26 100K participants reached their goal of skiing 100,000 vertical, and many continued to ski because the conditions were so nice and it was a beautiful day with Wildcat’s famous stunning views of Mt. Washington.

Wildcat’s Ski School Instructors Mark (“Homer”) Holmes, Bruno Janicki, and Roland Dubois also participated for the third straight year, and pulled in over $1,000. Homer hatched the concept of racking up the vertical feet when he set the benchmark of 52 runs down the Lynx shortly after the Wildcat Express quad was first installed in 1997.

This event was organized by Wildcat Event Manager Erik Spinney. This is Spinney’s third season working at Wildcat, and he has been skiing and riding Wildcat since he was a young child. Spinney looks forward to hosting this event again next year, with a tentative date set for Monday, March 5, 2007.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is an organization which “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.” For more information, please visit < Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire!.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all our sponsors especially Vitamin Water by Glaceau, Rossignol, Dakine, Mountain Dew, White Mountain Distributors, Amoskeag Beverages and Redbull, as well as to ALL who participated and generously made donations. For further information, results & photos please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Sat, Mar 04, 2006
Wildcat Mountain’s 3nd Annual 100K Day Challenge is Monday, March 6th, 2006
This is a Benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation®

Pinkham Notch, NH – The six minute ride aboard the Wildcat Express high-speed quad which gives access to Wildcat’s 2,112 ft. vertical creates the opportunity for a unique challenge. On Monday, March 6, 2006, skiers and riders will converge at Wildcat Mountain to take part in a unique event—Wildcat’s 3rd Annual 100K Day! This day-long event is a test to see who’s tough enough to tackle 100,000 vertical feet in one day of skiing or riding—48 runs down the Lynx trail, 2,112 feet of vertical per run, all in one day! And it’s all for a great cause. The 100K Day is a fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, an organization which “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.”

From 7:30am to 4:30pm, registered skiers and riders will have the chance to knock off 100K of vertical in a single day via the Wildcat Express, New Hampshire’s fastest high-speed detachable quad chairlift! From there, contestants will head down the Lynx, which will be their own personal playground for the day. Last year 21 out of 24 participants met the 100K challenge. Manfred Raschke of Newburyport, MA, took first place by raising the most money for Make-a-Wish ($1,500), and went home with a brand new pair of Rossignol skis.

The registration fee is $60, or $30 for Wildcat Season Pass Holders. The field is limited to 40 contestants, and each participant must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges for the benefit of Make-a-Wish Foundation paid before event day, March 6th. Helmets are required for the event, but all ages and abilities are welcome to come up to Wildcat and see if they have what it takes to ski 100,000 feet of vertical in a single day! Rules and registration information and photos from last year’s event can be found on-line RIGHT HERE!

Fri, Feb 24, 2006
Introducing Wildcat Mountain's New Children's Program Director
Dan Hogan comes to Wildcat with Nine Years of Ski Industry Experience

Pinkham Notch, NH – There are big changes on the horizon for the Lion's Den Children’s program at Wildcat Mountain this season with the hiring of a new children’s ski school director. Dan Hogan comes to Wildcat after spending four years in the Children's program at Mad River Glen in Vermont, including one season as the Assistant Children's Director. Before that, Dan taught children's skiing at Wachusett Mountain and Ski Ward in Massachusetts.

Dan's assistant, Jayne Van Loon, is a seasoned veteran in the children's program here at Wildcat. She has been teaching kids here for fifteen seasons. With the combination of her experience and the new energy that Dan has brought, the overall quality of the program is climbing leaps and bounds this season. Jayne runs the program on Mondays and Tuesdays, while Dan is in charge Wednesdays through Sundays.

According to Hogan, “Our philosophy in the Lion's Den is to provide an environment for children where they feel safe and comfortable to explore the sport of skiing and snowboarding on their terms. Small group sizes led by instructor's who share the same passion for this great sport insure that the children in our program have FUN while improving their skiing and riding skills. Wildcat is a great mountain to improve riding skills because there is great terrain available for skiers of all abilities. With trails that have a variety of knolls, rolls, twists and turns, our instructors run lessons into a mountain adventure! Whether the child is new to the sport, or have been riding for years, our program is sure to get them to love skiing or snowboarding, and to love Wildcat!"

Check out the Snowcat, where you may find obstacle courses on certain weekends . . . it's fun & you'll hone your skills without even knowing it! Just ask Dan!

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!


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Mon, Feb 06, 2006
At Wildcat Mountain it’s 2 Hearts as 1 on Valentines Day & a Presidential Week of Wild Family Fun, Feb. 18-26th!
Fun is always in the forecast at Wildcat Mountain

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for one weekend after another of fun on the snow throughout February. It all culminates in Wildcat’s Annual Week of Wild Family Fun during the week February 18-26th! Wildcat is now open daily until 4pm. Below is a listing of upcoming events.

Tues., Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day 2-Fer $29.50 per person. Two people ski & ride all day for the price of one adult! Enjoy dinner & lodging nearby, and ski Wednesday, too, for just $25! Check out Wildcat’s new Ski & Stay packages at Check it Out Here!

Wildcat’s Annual Week of Wild Family Fun is Sat. – Sun., Feb. 18th-26th:
Sat., Feb. 18th – Wildcat Skier & Pass Holder Appreciation Party, including torch light parade, bonfire, excellent dinner, and great music! Ski all day, dance into the night! Advance reservations are required and can be made on-line With a Few Clicks Right Here or by calling 1-888-SKI WILD X217. Sign up BEFORE Sunday, Feb. 12th and you'll save a few bucks! During the week: Tues., Feb. 21st, Cardboard Box Race (2pm); Wed., Feb. 22nd, Lunch Tray Luge (2pm); Fri., Feb. 24th, Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge, always with tons of prizes; Sat., Feb. 25th – Wildcat Ski Team hosts their Annual Silent Auction with FANTASTIC items for bidding and Boston’s WBZ hosts their annual Sing n’Ski promotion après ski; Sat. & Sun., Feb. 25th & 26th – Demo Day with Nevado Mountain Adventures and live music après ski with Portland’s Bill Cameron! For Events, prowl Around Here! All-Terrain Ski Clinics with Extreme Skier Dan Egan are scheduled throughout vacation week, as well, and have been extremely popular! For details visit Ski With Dan Egan! To sign up, contact Wildcat Guest Services at 1-888-SKI WILD x217.

Looking ahead to March and April, there is nothing like spring skiing at Wildcat Mountain! The 3rd Annual Wildcat 100K Day on Mon., March 6th! For details and registration visit I Think I Can Ski 100,000 Vertical! Look for demo days, telemark workshops, a pond-skimming reggae fest, and excellent values! For further information, please call 1-888-SKI WILD! For photos on last year’s Events & Week of Wild Family Fun please visit Wildcat Photo Album!

Tue, Jan 31, 2006
The Cat is Back -- 6-10 Inches of Snow Since Monday 1/30 Brings Back 90% Open Terrain!
Thank God it's February!

Pinkham Notch, NH – It has been snowing at Wildcat Mountain and the mountain is now back to 90% open. Wildcat received 5-8 inches from Sunday night's storm, another 1-2 inches overnight on Monday, and continuing light flurries into Tuesday. In fact, the forecast calls for a chance of snow every day this week. This adds to the 7-10 inches of snow Wildcat received last week. The cumulative effect is of rapidly improving conditions for skiing & riding. On Monday Wildcat opened 15 trails, and so is now open for skiing & riding on 41 of Wildcat's 47 trails. The conditions are powder and packed powder, with variable and thin cover areas on the all-natural snow trails. Grooming is on about 75% of the open terrain, and Mountain sources report that Wildcat has been receiving very positive feedback from skiers and riders on trail grooming, and the overall skiing "shape" of the mountain all season long.

For Events on the weekend February 4th & 5th Wildcat will be hosting an Apres Ski Party sponsored by Sam Adams on Saturday Feb. 4th. Entertainment will be provided by live DJ Brian Sparhawk, who is known for interacting with customers by playing hilarious games and having plenty of prize giveaways. Then on Sunday, Apres Ski features live acoustic solo guitar player Barry Arvin Young from 1 to 4, and the Super Bowl Pre-game Show will be available by satellite television.

Plan ahead for Valentine's Day -- bring your favorite person and ski 2-Fer-1 on Tuesday, February 14th! Lodging options abound both north and south of the Cat! And, as always, you next day is just $25!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat’s gondola, NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, operates in the summer and fall season only, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend in May and running through foliage in mid-October. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005).
For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, Jan 10, 2006
Wildcat Mountain Wins First Place Golden Mike Award for 2005 Radio Advertising Campaign
Erik Spinney and Brian Chamberlain are Radio Stars

Pinkham Notch, NH – During the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting and Golden Mike Awards Dinner in October, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area was awarded the Golden Mike FIRST PLACE RADIO RETAIL CAMPAIGN AWARD for their winter 2005 radio campaign that aired on radio stations across New England. The campaign consisted of a series of three radio commercials that were written, directed, and starred in by Wildcat Mountain’s Erik Spinney and Brian Chamberlain. New Hampshire Governor John Lynch was the guest speaker of the Golden Mike Awards Dinner.

The Radio commercials were produced and starred in by Greg Frizzell of Mt. Washington Radio (Magic 104.5 FM and 93.5 WMWV FM) in North Conway, NH. “The competition is very, very tough,” said Mt. Washington Radio’s Greg Frizzell. “There are a lot of very large radio stations we were competing against, including stations from Concord, Portsmouth, and Manchester. Overall there are more than 80 radio stations in the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. So this is a very BIG deal!” Radio and television stations from all over New Hampshire submitted commercials for award consideration. “We were very pleased when we found out we won first place for last year’s radio campaign for Wildcat,” said Wildcat’s Erik Spinney. “We worked very hard to produce commercials that would not only inform our potential customers, but to also entertain the listeners.” “I had a lot of fun participating in the radio campaign,” said Brian Chamberlain “And I hope the coming year’s radio campaign will be equally well received by the listeners.”

Erik Spinney is the Events Manager at Wildcat Mountain, and is responsible for launching Wildcat’s 100K Day, which challenges folks to ski 100,000 vertical in one day at Wildcat while raising money for Make-a-Wish Foundation. Now in it’s third year 100K Day is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2006. Last year Wildcat’s 100K day raised $8,500 for Make-a-Wish Foundation. Brian Chamberlain is a Realtor at the offices of Gallus & Green. As a performance artist, Chamberlain has appeared in many local productions, is a two-time nominee for best male lead actor by NH Theatre Awards, and even has links with the Improv at Second City in Chicago and New York. He will next be appearing in a production called “The Lover” by Herold Pinter, scheduled to play at the Barnstormer’s Theatre in Tamworth, NH, February 11-12th (Sat. & Sun.), 14th (Tues., Valentine’s Day), 18th & 19th . (Sat. & Sun.).

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005).

For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!


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Thu, Dec 29, 2005
Wildcat Mountain Ushers in the New Year with New Mountain Operations Director - Alexa Bernotavicz
Wildcat’s First Female Director of Mountain Operations

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce that Alexa Bernotavicz of Intervale, NH, has recently been promoted to the position of Director of Mountain Operations. In her eighth season at Wildcat, the 34-year-old Bernotavicz is no stranger to the mountain, and has progressed her way from working in the Lion’s Den Children’s program literally to the top of Wildcat Mountain! Bernotavicz is the first female Mountain Operations Manager in the history of Wildcat, currently in its 48th consecutive ski season.

Bernotavicz will oversee a staff of managers tasked with ensuring the lift maintenance, lift operations, snowmaking, grooming, vehicle maintenance, and ski patrol departments all run smoothly. Working with Bernotavicz will be John Ginter as the new Director of Lift Maintenance; Ian Turnbull takes over the Ski Patrol Director position; Pat Markey oversees snowmaking operations; and Shawn Wallace is the lead mechanic responsible for vehicle maintenance.

According to General Manger Tom Caughey, “Alexa was the natural choice for us. We are very excited to offer this opportunity to Alexa, and everyone who is taking on new responsibilities. This allows us to further the team approach to management of Wildcat Mountain. This staff has been working together over the years, and this gives them all an opportunity for continued growth right here at Wildcat.”

Originally from Litchfield, Maine, Alexa graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, in 1994, achieving high honors for her senior thesis research for her Bachelor of Arts in Geology. Her experience ranges from geological field research in Iceland and the Canadian Arctic to extensive supervisory experience with the U.S. Forest Service, stretching out as far as Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. In connection with her roles with the Forest Service, Alexa has a very high level of training and experience in emergency response and fire-fighting. An EMT (nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician) and Wilderness EMT, Bernotavicz has received additional training in life support and avalanche rescue.

Alexa took her first position at Wildcat in December 1998, as Director of the Children’s Ski School and Nursery Programs. The following season saw her join Wildcat Ski Patrol on a full-time basis through the ski season, with full-time summer employment with the White Mountain National Forest.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat’s gondola, NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, operates in the summer and fall season only, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend in May and running through foliage in mid-October. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005).

For further information, please visit call 1-888-SKI WILD!

Sat, Dec 17, 2005
Dan Egan To Teach Special All-Terrain Ski Camps at Wildcat Mountain
There is no better person or place to bring your skiing to the next level- Adult, Teen & Junior Camps

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce that Dan Egan, professional extreme skiing pioneer will hold special all-terrain ski camps at Wildcat this season. Ski Camps are now scheduled for December 27th through December 30th. Egan’s camps are designed for the intermediate level skier who is ready to move up to the next level – he calls them “rut-busters.” Separate camps are scheduled for groups of adults (ages 18 and up), teens (13-17), and juniors (8-12). Space is limited, so advance reservations are definitely recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-SKI WILD x217.

Phil Ostroski, new Director of the Wildcat’s Ski School is excited to have Dan Egan at the Mountain. “This is an exciting opportunity. Dan’s energy and enthusiasm for skiing is infectious. I don’t know which is better -- his skiing or his ability to inspire and entertain!” From Egan’s standpoint, “Skiing the Cat with its diverse terrain just makes teaching here a lot of FUN!"

As “extreme skiing” emerged as a daredevil sport, Dan Egan built a reputation as one of the premier adventure skiers in the world. Warren Miller, an international award-winning sports film producer for over 50 years, used Egan in 12 of his films, and mostly recently appointed Egan to be his Eastern promotions director for his most recent film “Higher Ground.” Egan has become an award-winning producer in his own right, and has been nominated for three Emmy Awards. He has also authored two books, “All-Terrain Skiing” (1996) and “Courage to Persevere” (with Bill Fallon, 1999). Egan continues in his fifth season hosting his one-hour “Wild World of Winter” magazine-style TV show on MyTV (WZMY) in the Boston/southern New Hampshire markets (Sat. 7pm, Mon. 10pm), and has expanded this season to Maine’s WB (Sat. 8pm). This program brings together a regular gang of outdoor winter sports stars, including Asia Magriby, Charlotte Moats, John Egan, and Kevin Corcoran. Regular segments cover gear, tips, family activities on the snow, and winter adventure.

In lead up to the 2006 Olympics in February, Egan hosts a two-hour Winter Sports Spectacular from Wildcat Mountain called “On the Edge” on Boston’s UPN. The show airs on Sunday, December 18th from 2-4pm.

Egan leads and participates in adventure ski trips in North America, South America, Europe and the Arctic.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2004).

For further information and a clinic schedule, please call 1-888- SKI WILD or click here!


For more information on Dan Egan visit this link!
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Fri, Dec 09, 2005
Wildcat Mountain Opens for Daily Operations Saturday, Dec. 10th
The Wildcat Express Quad Opens for the Season

Pinkham Notch, NH –Wildcat Mountain will be open for daily operations beginning on Saturday, December 10th, 2005. Wildcat is firing up the Wildcat Express, New England’s most powerful high-speed quad, for the first time this season, and it is scheduled to operate daily until the end of the season at the end of April 2006. This puts top-to-bottom lift operations one week ahead of last season. The Wildcat Express whisks skiers and riders over 2,100 feet in just 6 minutes.

For the weekend, Wildcat has eight trails, including the Upper Catapult trail from the summit, and three lifts including the Wildcat Express quad and the Bobcat and Snowcat triple chairs. Lift operations on Monday and Tuesday will be limited to intermediate and expert terrain only. There may be further terrain available toward the middle of the week, including the Upper and Middle Polecat trails. Snow-making operations have been aggressive with favorable conditions over the past ten days. Combined with additional natural snow of close to ten inches in the past seven days, the surface conditions are machine-groomed powder and packed powder.

Wildcat’s “WildCard” is still available. This special offer grants skiers three days of skiing throughout the season for the price of two, and is for sale only until December 23, 2005. Wildcat offers season-long programs for both children and adults, including a children’s seasonal snowboard program for ages 8-12. Information on all of Wildcat’s programs can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888 SKI WILD.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Fri, Dec 02, 2005
Open Weekend of Dec. 3rd & 4th, 2005
It's Early Season Yet, Folks - Be ready!

Pinkham Notch, NH - There is only ONE way to get ready for the GREAT season ahead and that's by skiing as much as you possibly can NOW! Be ready for the inevitable dumpings of snow --- ski, ski, ski. . . ride, ride, ride . . . so you are not huffing, puffing, and wallowing while you watch others make all the fresh tracks! Get ready now!

Wed, Nov 23, 2005
Re-Opening Saturday - 11/26/05
Come on up & Enjoy the Weekend!

Pinkham Notch, NH - Wildcat's re-opening date has been reset to Saturday, November 26th, at 8:30am. The best place to check on up-dated information is the Snow Report page!

Thu, Oct 27, 2005
Wildcat Mountain First Ski Area in the East to Spin Lift - Fri. 10/28/05
Wildcat opens Friday, Oct. 28, 2005 for Skiing & Riding

Pinkham Notch, NH – With four feet of natural snow received since Sunday, Wildcat Mountain has moved it’s opening date, and is planning to open tomorrow, Friday, October 28th, 2005. That is almost a full month earlier than originally planned.

Wildcat will open with one lift and 6 trails, including the Middle and Lower Lynx trails on Friday, with more opening during Friday and during the weekend. The Tomcat Triple, which provides skiers a 1,500 ft. vertical will be the only lift operating, as state inspections have yet to be performed on Wildcat’s other three lifts, including the Wildcat Express quad --- New England’s most powerful quad lift, whisking skiers to 4,062 ft. in just six minutes.

“The terrain is really for more advanced skiers,” notes Alexa Bernotavicz, Director of Wildcat Ski Patrol and Lift Services. “We’re going to open as much as we can with what we have available for staff and resources, so folks can get out there and have fun in all this great early snow!”

The lift will operate from 10am-3:30pm on Friday, and 9am-3:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Lodge will open at 8am each day, and food and beverage will also be available on the main floor as well as upstairs in the Pub and après ski! For more information please visit the Snow Report page at www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI WILD.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow, Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005).

Wed, Oct 26, 2005
Four Feet of Early Snow at Wildcat Mountain Greeted by Happy Skiers
(Pssst! Save up to 30% on Season Passes Before Mon. 10/31/05)

Pinkham Notch, NH – Tuesday’s storm delivered copious amounts of snow to Wildcat Mountain, located right next to Mt. Washington which has received record-breaking snowfall this month. With sixteen inches at the base of the mountain, the snow mounted as skiers climbed with skins on their skis to reap the reward of first tracks on at least three feet of new snow in the higher elevations. Added to more than a foot of snow received over the previous weekend, Wildcat’s trails are now covered under at least four feet of snow since Sunday. In places near the summit, mountain employees and skiers reported eight to ten-foot snow drifts. “Conditions are about as good as they get,” notes expert backcountry skier Jeremiah Beach, who also heads up Wildcat’s Rental, Tuning & Repair Shop.

Though Wildcat Mountain had been scheduled to open on Friday, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, when asked about the possibility of an early opening, Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager, gave the thumbs up to opening for the coming weekend, “if at all possible.” Notes Caughey, “We’re certainly going to try! Our power and telephone service should be restored with the next day, and the weather forecast looks just about perfect for the weekend. Wildcat really is all about the skiing --- and that’s what we have right now. It’s just about a month earlier than expected, and that poses certain challenges. So an early opening will be limited, depending on safety and staffing considerations. But folks are having an absolute blast out there, so we want to keep them coming --- and continue to pack the snow base. We’re looking forward to a great season!”

The best place to find out what is happening at Wildcat is on the Snow Report page right here on www.skiwildcat.com.

Wed, Sep 21, 2005
Save up to 30% on Season Passes before 10/31/05 – the WildCard is Back, too!

Pinkham Notch, NH –Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for another great season in 2005/06. According to Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain, “We’ve been having an excellent season this summer with the gondola skyride. Lots of families have taken advantage of the our lunch and ride package deal, and have discovered Wildcat in the summer. Of course, we’re open until mid-October, so we’re anticipating a spectacular New England foliage --- as we prepare for winter.”

Wildcat’s 48th season is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving.

Season Passes for the 2005/06 season are on sale, with savings in the range of 15-30% when purchased before October 31, 2005. The Wildcat Student Pass for students ages 6-18 is priced at $149. Full-time College Student Season Passes are available for $169, and Adult Passes are $425 for the 6-Day (Sun.-Fri.) Pass and $599 for the unlimited Season Pass. Wildcat’s season passes are all valid during holiday weeks, with no black-out dates. Season-long ski school programs for children and adults are also available, and offer the perfect opportunity to improve technique and increase comfort levels on all terrain. The Children’s Program includes a Student Pass and ten weekends of lessons (including lessons during Christmas and President’s Week vacations) for $475.

Another option available is the WildCard, which provides three days of skiing at any time during the season for the price of two. It is now available for $110, while supply lasts. All of these options are available at these prices until October 31st, 2005.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2004).
For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Fri, Sep 02, 2005
Wildcat Mountain Season Passes are on Sale! The WildCard is Back, too!
Make Your Purchase Before Halloween!

Pinkham Notch, NH –Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for another great season in 2005/06. According to Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain, “We’ve been having an excellent season this summer with the gondola skyride. Lots of families have taken advantage of the our lunch and ride package deal, and have discovered Wildcat in the summer. Of course, we’re open until mid-October, so we’re anticipating a spectacular New England foliage --- as we prepare for winter.”

Wildcat’s 48th season is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving.

Season Passes for the 2005/06 season are on sale, with the Wildcat Student Weather Observer Pass for students ages 6-18 priced at $149. This unlimited season pass includes a free student membership to the Mount Washington Observatory. Twenty percent of the proceeds of every pass sold is passed on to the Observatory to help fulfill their mission of maintaining a weather station atop Mt. Washington, and conduct scientific research and administer programs that advance the public knowledge of the unique meteorology, natural sub-arctic environment and human history of the White Mountains.

Full-time College Student Season Passes are available for $169, and Adult Passes start at $425 for the 6-Day (Sun.-Fri.) Pass. Wildcat’s season passes are all valid during holiday weeks, with no black-out dates. Season-long ski school programs for children and adults are also available, and offer the perfect opportunity to improve technique and increase comfort levels on all terrain. The Children’s Program includes a Student Weather Observer Pass and ten weekends of lessons (including lessons during Christmas and President’s Week vacations) for $475.

Another option available is the WildCard, which provides three days of skiing at any time during the season for the price of two. It is now available for $110. All of these options are available at these prices until October 31st, 2005. To make your purchase right now, visit this the "Lift Tickets" page and find click the "Buy Now" button!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality. Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2004).
For further information, please visit call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, Jun 21, 2005
Wednesdays are WILD at Wildcat Mountain All Year Long!
Wednesday is “Wildcat Day” - Where Exploring Your Wild Side is Fun AND Affordable!

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain set the standard for the ski industry back when the mountain first introduced its Wednesday “Two-Fer” tickets during the winter ski season of 1966. Wildcat’s “Two-Fer” Wednesday tradition, where two adults can ski and ride half-price on Wednesdays, is still solidly in place after nearly forty years.

Now, for the fifth year in a row, Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up to continue another “Wildcat Wednesday” tradition during the summer, combining family fun and education for free at Wildcat Mountain!

Every Wednesday throughout July and August, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a teacher/naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Located 100% in the White Mountain National Forest, and offering easy access to the summit via the NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, Wildcat is the perfect forum for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment. The mysteries of the wilderness will be unveiled ---from wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of these ancient mountains, carved over the ages by the elements!

All are welcome every Wednesday from 10 am – 12 noon, from July 6th through August 31st. Meet at the Wildcat Base Lodge. Admission is FREE, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Gondola Skyride fares are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6-12, $9.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for FREE! Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which gets 2 adults and 2 children a skyride and lunch for less than $12.50 per person!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat offers families the purrrfect place to be together in an intimate, friendly atmosphere, in a scenic natural environment, all year long.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, May 31, 2005
Sat., June 4th - 14th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond
Join the US Forest Service for Some Fishing Fun!

It’s time for all kids aged 15 and younger to pack their gear, grab a grown-up, and head over to Wildcat Pond for a day of stalking the big one at the White Mountain National Forest’s 14th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 4th. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome to join in, and even non-anglers will find something interesting to do.

The day begins with registration at 9:00 am followed by fishing, a casting contest, learning stations, and lots of raffle prizes awarded at 12:00. This event is non-competitive and fun for everyone. Kids and adults who are hooked on fishing are welcome to stay through the afternoon.

Local sponsors -- New Hampshire Fish and Game, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, Wal-Mart, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the U.S. Forest Service -- have joined together to make this another exciting morning. Learning stations with information about watersheds, aquatic insects, fishing ethics, and Leave No Trace are guaranteed to feed your angler’s curiosity. U.S. Forest Service Fisheries Biologist Jay Milot will be offering one-on-one instruction in rigging gear and other fishy topics. A fishing pool and a visit from Barry the Brook will entertain the youngest anglers.

Kids Free Fishing Day will happen rain or shine. Wildcat Pond is located at the Wildcat Ski Area on Route 16, south of Gorham, NH. For more information call the Forest Service at 466-2713 (TTY 603-466-2856).

Wed, May 04, 2005
Experience the Best Scenery in the East Aboard NH’s Highest 4-Person Gondola Skyride at Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Gondolas Open for 6th Season on Memorial Day Weekend

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain’s Summer Gondola Skyride opens for the season on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 28th, 2005. The Skyride operates on weekends only until Thursday, June 16th , when it opens for Biker Appreciation Day in conjunction with the Auto Road’s “Ride to the Sky”. It will then operate daily through the Fall foliage in mid-October. Hours of operation are 10am – 5:00pm, with the last Gondola departing from the Base at 4:45 pm and riding non-stop back to the Base.

While Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is widely renowned for it’s skiing and riding in the winter and spring, Wildcat Mountain also offers a wonderful escape for families, friends, and groups in the summer and fall seasons. Wildcat’s location in the White Mountain National Forest offers unparalleled views of Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, and provides the perfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and celebration!

Wildcat’s Summer Gondola Skyride, NH’s highest 4- passenger gondola, is a unique lift conversion, where the 6,700 foot high-speed Quad line used in the winter and spring months is converted to transport 4-passenger gondola cabins to the summit during the summer and fall seasons.

Wildcat’s cafe-style restaurant, with outside deck, offers an excellent menu, including freshly made sandwich wraps and salads, and includes a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Family picnics and Lunch & Ride Packages are also available to bring along on your gondola skyride or hike. Beer and wine are now also available in the restaurant, offering a great stop along Route 16 as well as the perfect facility for intimate gatherings, BBQ’s, and parties. The 1-mile self-guided nature walk to Thomspon Brook Falls is a popular activity, as well as a short walk along the famous Appalachian Trail which traverses Wildcat’s summit. Anglers are welcome as well to fish in Wildcat Pond, stocked with trout.

Wildcat hosts events in the summertime, too. To name a few: The 14th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service on Sat., June 4th; Biker Appreciation Day on Thursday, June 16th; Father’s Day, Sun., June 19th, when Dads ride the gondola for FREE; and every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10am-12 noon, an interpretive program is guided by a Tin Mountain Conservation naturalist. Wildcat also hosts special events such as the reception for the Mount Washington Observatory’s Seek-the-Peak Climb on Sat., July 23rd; and the Wildman Biathlon on Sat., August 13th, finishes on Wildcat’s 4,062 foot summit.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round, family-owned business, located in Pinkham Notch, NH, is rated #1 for scenery in the East year after year by SKI Magazine (Oct. Issues).

For more information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Tue, Dec 07, 2004
Wildcat Mountain To Appear on Dan Egan’s New Weekly Program “Must SKI TV”
Skiing, Riding,and Telemark Action on Prime Time Television

Pinkham Notch, NH – Along with the long list of ski characters coming to Wildcat Mountain on opening day, Saturday, December 4th, was extreme skiing pioneer Dan Egan.

Egan donned telemark skis for the first time in eight years, and received tips from Michael Scontsas of Eastern Mountain Sports in North Conway, and Jeremiah Beach, new Manager of Wildcat’s Rental, Repair, and Tuning Shop. Egan was shooting a segment for his new television show “Must Ski TV” a weekly two hour show recently launched on WNDS Television, based in Derry, NH, and covering southern New Hampshire and the Greater Boston area (channel 50 and
on cable 18). The program airs every Thursday from 8-10 pm, and includes ski and snow-related news, events and conditions, tips on gear, technique, and fitness, resort reviews, mountain documentaries with footage from around the world, and more. For more information on the show visit mustskitv.com!.

Fri, Dec 03, 2004
Wildcat Mountain Hires Jeremiah Beach to Manage Rental, Tuning & Repair Shop
Wildcat Becomes the Place to Tune Your Skis and Boards

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce that Jeremiah Beach of Bartlett, NH, has now joined its ranks in Pinkham Notch as Manager of Wildcat’s Rental, Tuning and Repair Shop. 35-year-old Beach brings 18 years of ski industry experience to Wildcat. Having owned and operated Andes Ski Shop in Bartlett for the previous ten years, Beach is a ski and snowboard equipment expert, and has built a reputation for high standards and excellent service in ski tuning, maintenance, and repair. Beach has ski resort experience as well, having worked at ski areas across New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.

“What you can expect at Wildcat now is the same great service Andes was well-known for,” says Beach. “We’ll be mounting
bindings for skis and snowboards, doing repair work, cross-country stone-grinding, and waxing services. We’ll provide overnight tuning, as well. I’ve been working on Wildcat’s rental fleet, which was brand new last season. Look for an improved maintenance program on all the rentals, and I’m up-dating the telemark inventory, including a new demo program.”

Says Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager, “We are excited to have Jeremiah on board. Jeremiah is a real skier, and he’s a technician. He has a deep appreciation of how important equipment can be to the skiing and riding experience. Wildcat’s rental shop will take on more of a service and retail flavor this season, and we’re looking forward to that. A slope-side ski and snowboard check is also in the plans.” Wildcat’s Rental, Tuning & Repair Shop is located on the lower level of Wildcat’s Main Base Lodge.

Come check it out!

Fri, Nov 26, 2004
Wildcat Mountain Opening Rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4th
One More Week to Hone Those Quads!

Pinkham Notch, NH –Wildcat Mountain was poised for a Thanksgiving Weekend opening, but has now rescheduled season opening until Saturday, December 4, 2004. “It just makes sense given the mild temperatures and rain yesterday,” notes Tom Caughey. “Instead of opening this weekend with marginal conditions we’ve opted to focus our resources on providing quality snow cover on more terrain for next weekend. By next Saturday we should have the Bobcat and Snowcat lifts and trails open.”

Pete Robertson was scheduled to perform live on Sunday at Wildcat. While this show has been cancelled, he is scheduled to play again at Wildcat Mountain on Sunday, Dec. 12th.


For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

Wed, Nov 24, 2004
Wildcat Mountain Opening Weekend Features Live Performance on Sunday
Come out and play, ski & ride, and enjoy the music!

Pinkham Notch, NH – Wildcat Mountain is planning to open on Friday, November 26th. Skiing and riding will be on the Snowcat Trail accessed via the Snowcat Triple Chair for the weekend, giving a gentle start to the season. Lift tickets for all ages are $25 per day throughout the weekend.

On Sunday, Nov. 28th, Wildcat is hosting a live performance by Pete Robertson and his band, upstairs in the Pub at 1pm. As always Sunday lift tickets from noon to close are only $20, and the live music is free.

“Hailing from Australia’s East Coast, Pete Robertson has taken Nashville and New England by storm. After having performed as a professional session, studio and touring guitarist for international artists and groups since senior high school, this seasoned artist, with more than 2,500 international performances to his credit, now launches his career as a Solo Artist. Having been a professional surfer along the beautiful coast of Australia, with sponsorships and endorsements from such internationally renowned companies, as McDonald’s and RipCurl, as well as a professional MotoCross racer. Pete knows what it means to be successful doing what you love. His solo debut, “who i am”, offers an esoteric glance into who Pete Robertson is, and is flavored with the sounds of top session musicians who have been recording and performing with The Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Sir Elton John, Alison Krauss, John Fogerty, Steve Winwood, Emmylou Harris, Peter Frampton, SHEDaisy, and Andy Griggs…Follow this artist through his career and learn the deeper side of who he is and what he has, intrinsically, that affords him to do what he loves, love what he does and be successful at it…

Pete Robertson is scheduled to play at Wildcat Mountain again on Sunday, December 12th!

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD or visit Pete's web site: peterobertsonmusic.com!

Fri, Nov 12, 2004
Go Wild This Season with Wildcat’s New WildCard!
Ski Any Three Days this season for $36.66 per day!

Pinkham Notch, NH- Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce the launch of it’s brand new WildCard! This new product is geared for ages 13+, and is a card that must be presented at Wildcat Guest Services for a lift ticket on ANY three days throughout the 2004/05 season. The total cost for the card is $110, and puts the average cost of a day of skiing Wildcat at $36.66 per day, a savings of close to $20 per day. Combined with Wildcat’s $25 next day upgrade, skiers & riders can plan to ski a whole weekend for just over $30 per day, or 3 weekends for under $200!

“Skiing and riding at Wildcat Mountain has never been so affordable! It’s time for our skiers & riders to just ‘Go Wild!’” muses Tom Caughey, Wildcat’s General Manager of X years! The WildCard is on sale for only a limited time --- the sale ends December 24, 2004!

Wildcat’s scheduled opening is Friday, November 26, 2004, the day after Thanksgiving!

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season, and typically is open through April! Wildcat Mountain was rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow Quality, Terrain, Challenge, and Value SKI Magazine (Oct. 2004).

For further information, please call 1-888-SKI WILD!

Sun, Apr 18, 2004
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Dana Farber Families for 17th Year in a Row
Wildcat Mountain Provides Perfect Atmosphere for Families To Be Together

Pinkham Notch, NH – Over the past weekend, April 17th and 18th, Wildcat Mountain hosted the 17th Annual Yahoo Weekend for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer or related illness at the Dana Farber Institute in Boston, MA. Pat Franchi, who owns Wildcat Mountain, and several of his immediate family members have carried on this tradition at Wildcat since 1987. The Franchis’ compassion for these children and families arises out of their own family experience with cancer-related disease.


“Yahoo Weekend is intended to provide a worry-free weekend escape of fun and entertainment to children and families who are coping with life-threatening illness. For many families, this is the first time they have all been together for a long time,” notes Erik Spinney, Event Manager at Wildcat Mountain. “The Franchis provide lodging at the Town & Country Motor Inn, food, and family entertainment for the entire weekend. And this year everyone was treated to a beautiful spring weekend out on the slopes of Wildcat, with equipment and lessons for anyone interested. Everyone really seemed to enjoy a great weekend, and that’s what it’s all about!”

Other activities over the weekend included sledding, snow-mobile rides, rides on the Quad chairlift, sledding, cake-decorating, and balloon art with Bo-Bo the Clown. The Greenville Wildlife Park also arrived with a petting zoo that included four two-week old Nubian goats, an armadillo, an alligator, and other small animals.

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, NH. Wildcat is renowned for a long Spring skiing and riding season! Wildcat’s gondola, NH’s highest 4-person Gondola Skyride, operates in the summer and fall season only, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend in May and running through foliage in mid-October. Wildcat Mountain is rated #1 for scenery in the East (SKI Magazine Oct. 2003).
For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com 1-888- SKI WILD!

JEEP is the official vehicle of Wildcat Mountain Ski Area.
(More YAHOO Weekend Photos coming to skiwildcat.com by Monday, April 26, 2004).

Thu, Apr 08, 2004
“Dan Egan’s Wild World of Winter” Episode Filmed at Wildcat Mountain!
“Wildcat represents the wildness of Winter . . .” – Dan Egan, Extreme Skier

Pinkham Notch, NH – World-renowned extreme skiing pioneer Dan Egan made an appearance at Wildcat Mountain on March 1st, and made 57 runs down the Lynx Trail in support of Wildcat’s first ever 100K Day for Make-a-Wish Foundation. He was back two weeks later, on a March powder day, to film certain shots for his program “Dan Egan’s Wild World of Winter.” Why? According to Egan, “Wildcat represents the wildness of winter and the spirit of winter sports!”

Egan, who has been featured in 12 Warren Miller films is, himself, an award winning film producer, having been nominated for 4 Emmy Awards. Egan’s one-hour “Wild World of Winter” program brings together a regular gang of outdoor winter sports stars, including Mike Nick, Asia Magriby, and John Egan, and has been on the air for three years now. Says Egan, “The show is so much fun! It’s New England’s premier winter activity show for ‘cabin fever reliever’! Regular segments cover gear, tips, family activities on the snow, and winter adventure. The second half of the show features a ski adventure series, with this month’s location at Cape Horn, the very tip of South America!”

The shows remaining for the season are scheduled to air on New England Sports Network (NESN) as follows:

April 12 (Mon.) - 10 pm
April 14 (Wed.) – 5 pm
April 16 (Fri.) – 10 pm
April 17 (Sat.) - 7 pm
April 19 (Mon.) – 10 pm
April 24 (Sat.) – 5 pm

So tune in & remember: Even if there's no snow out your window, there's plenty of skiing & riding to go in Pinkham Notch, NH - it's NOT over yet!

Thu, Mar 18, 2004
Students Ski for Free Monday, March 22, with Donation to Humane Society
Free Skiing to Benefit Conway Area Humane Society

Pinkham Notch, NH- Monday, March 22nd, 2004, is a day for local Teachers’ Workshops. Wildcat Mountain invites students who have the day off from school (up to the age of 18 years) to come up to Pinkham Notch and enjoy a free day out on the slopes! Wildcat will be accepting donations on behalf of the Conway Area Humane Society.

The Conway Area Humane Society (CAHS) is a NH non-profit corporation, dedicated to the human/animal bond in all phases of life. CAHS has just opened its Cat and Small Animal Adoption Center on 223 East Main Street, in Conway, NH. The facility provides shelter to cats, as well as a special place for bunnies, hamsters, and smaller forgotten pets. The shelter will be able to facilitate dogs beginning in mid-April. In the past eight months, the shelter has taken in 450 cats, 10 gerbils, 3 guinea pigs, 2 hamsters, and even a rat named Stuart. 425 of these little animals have found homes through the work of CAHS.

On behalf of the CAHS, on Monday, March 22nd, Wildcat will accept donations in the form of cash, cat food, play toys, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies including paper towels, bleach, buckets, rags, and towels. Supplies for dogs also will be accepted in anticipation of their mid-April arrival into the facility. For more information about the Humane Society please visit www.conwyshelter.org or call 603-447-5955.

Last year on Teacher Workshop day Wildcat Mountain collected $700.00 in cash for the CAHS, along with a huge collection of supplies, pet food, and cleaning supplies! So please come ski and ride, and help out local little animals in need.

Wildcat Mountain was voted #1 for Scenery in the East, #1 for Terrain in NH, and #1 for Value in the Mt. Washington Valley (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2002). Wildcat is family-owned and offers a tradition of year-round family fun and outdoor recreation in Pinkham Notch, NH, with skiing and riding all winter and spring and NH’s highest 4-person scenic gondola skyride through the summer and fall! Wildcat’s summer gondola skyride is pet-friendly and handicap accessible.

For further information, please call 1-888- SKI WILD!

JEEP is the official vehicle of Wildcat Mountain Ski Area.

Tue, Mar 02, 2004
Wildcat Mountain’s 100K Day Raises Over $3,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
26 out of 27 Challengers Skied at least 100,000 Vertical Feet

Pinkham Notch, NH – On Monday, March 1, 2004, a beautiful spring, sunny day, 27 challengers, including 24 skiers, one telemarker, one snowboarder, one teleboarder, and one snowblader converged at Wildcat Mountain to participate in the first ever 100K Day! This day-long event was a test to see who was tough enough to tackle 100,000 vertical feet in one day of skiing or riding— at least 48 runs down the Lynx trail, 2,112 feet of vertical per run, all in one day! This fund-raiser raised over $3,000 for Make-a-Wish Foundation. And 26 of the 27 100K challengers reached at least 100,000 vertical feet!

While 48 runs down Wildcat’s 2,112 foot vertical was the goal of this challenge, Mark (“Homer”) Holmes had set the benchmark of 52 runs down the Lynx Trail shortly after the Wildcat Express high-speed Quad, had been installed. The Wildcat Express gets skiers and riders to Wildcat’s 4,062 ft. summit in just about six minutes, making it unique in giving access to so much vertical in so little time. While some folks were focusing on 100,000 vertical, some were gunning for Homer’s record. 16 challengers made at least 52 runs over the course of the day.

Top prizes were awarded to the top fundraisers for Make-a-Wish. Pamela Jezukawicz took first place, raising $695; Brian Penard took second, with $616; Manfred Raschke came in third, with $605 raised; Greyson Carrier came in forth with $382; and Tommy Caughey took fifth, raising $261.
Pamela Jezukawicz went home with a brand new pair of Ogasaka skis.

Skiing the most vertical over the course of the day was local ski meister Steve Briggs (“Briggsy”) of Jackson, NH, who skied the most vertical with 61 runs (128,832 vertical feet!); Al Toutant (“Big Al”) snowbladed a close second with 60 runs; and Ishikawa Tsutomu (“Tishi”) flew through the Lynx with 59 runs, skiing the third most vertical. Homer made 58 runs this time around, and tied for forth with local Wildcatter Meghan Simone, who took on the Lynx with her Pocket Rockets and is the new record-holder for women skiing vertical at the Cat. World-renowned extreme skier Dan Egan got a late start after driving overnight from Baltimore, but still cruised into vertical fifth place with 57 runs, tied with Josh Manning.

Fourteen year — old Tommy Caughey, another child of the Cat, deserves special mention as the skier who came in the top five as a fund-raiser and in the top ten for vertical feet skied, with 55 runs!

This event was a first ever at Wildcat, and was organized by Wildcat Event Coordinator Erik Spinney. Spinney is new to the Wildcat staff this season, but has been skiing and riding Wildcat most of his life. Spinney looks forward to hosting this event again next year, with thanks to prize sponsors including Ogasaka Ski, Genisoy, Redbull, Miller Lite, and Ken Jones Ski Shop, located in Manchester and Nashua, NH.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is an organization which “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.” For more information, please visit www.wish.org.

For more details about WILDCAT'S 100K DAY, please CLICK HERE! For PHOTOS of 100K Day please CLICK HERE!

Mon, Dec 08, 2003
Wildcat Mountain Buried in 4.5 Feet of Snow in 2 Days!
"This has to be the storm of the century," says Tom Caughey

Pinkham Notch, NH – It was just another “Winter Storm Watch” or was it?! “This has to be the storm of the century! No one was prepared for this amount of snow so soon, all at once. Initially the storm was predicted to go out to sea,” remarks Tom Caughey, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain Ski Area. “We’re digging out just a fast as we can! The removal of fifty-five inches of snow and eight foot snow drifts is taxing our resources to the max, in terms of both man/woman and machine power. We’re looking to be be 100% open, or close to it, in the next day or so! It’s a great way to start off the season!”

Wildcat Mountain has always been known for its high natural snowfall, long ski season, often into early May, and it’s incredibly beautiful scenery. That is due to it’s location in Pinkham Notch, NH, right next door to Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. With its own base elevation at nearly 2,000 feet, Wildcat’s annual average snowfall exceeds 200 inches a year. High snowfall and cooler alpine temperatures keep the snow longer, often into early May at Wildcat ---- and as late as August in nearby Tuckerman Ravine, the world-renowned spring skiing mecca located on Mt. Washington. It’s the views from Wildcat of Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine that win Wildcat the number one rating for scenery in the East year after year by SKI Magazine (Oct. 2003).

Wildcat’s summit reaches 4,062 feet and is accessible during the ski season by NH’s fastest high-speed quad chairlift, the Wildcat Express. “The Quad gives skiers and riders a 2,100 foot vertical in just about six minutes,” notes Caughey. “That’s an incredible fact, when you think about it. Wildcat has the most continuous vertical in the White Mountain National Forest.”

Wildcat is also known for establishing the first Two-Fer Day back in 1967. That tradition continues on Wednesdays at Wildcat (2 ski for $52). Wildcat Mountain has hatched many new programs to grow the sport of skiing, including its new program this season where anyone can ski and ride additional consecutive days for just $25 per day. “It’s not really surprising for Wildcat to be carrying the torch in an effort to get people into skiing. Wildcat is celebrating 70 years of skiing the Wildcat Trail this season,” states Caughey. “Wildcat is a tradition, and the reason we all work here is because it’s such a special place.”

Wildcat Mountain is a year-round, family-owned business, located on 100% National Forest land in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, in Pinkham Notch, NH. In the summer and fall, Wildcat is home to NH’s highest 4-person scenic gondola skyride, and hosts special parties and events all year.