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 CenterPinkham 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 EastPinkham 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.