The Difference A Name Makes

by Heather Clifford | Aug 16, 2022 | News

Note: This post contains mentions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, you can reach free, live support by calling or texting 988...

Vertical Challenge Ski & Snowboard Tour Returns Sunday

by Heather Clifford | Feb 2, 2021 | News

Press Release SKI/SNOWBOARD TOUR RETURNS SUNDAY AT PATS PEAK For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 2, 2021 ALTON BAY, NH – February 2, 2021 – The Vertical Challenge Presented by Chevrolet tour will begin its 30th season Sunday at Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker, New...

The VC Is Ready To Race In 2021!

by Heather Clifford | Jan 9, 2021 | News

We’re gearing up for the 2021 Vertical Challenge season! This will be a season like never before, but we’re committed to making it as fun (and safe) as we possibly can. With that in mind, we’ve put together some information to help you get a feel for how we’ll do...

Lessons From 28 Years Of Keeping Sponsors Happy

by Heather Clifford | Jul 21, 2019 | News

When you’re a family ski and snowboard tour that relies on sponsors to fund your efforts, your success depends on your ability to help our sponsors achieve their goals. We’d like to share a few observations from our nearly 30 years of signage, sampling, and smiles....

Warming Up a Ski Tour

by Heather Clifford | Jun 14, 2019 | News

Warmth might not be what you expect to find on a ski slope. And certainly when one attends a Vertical Challengeevent, one can anticipate encountering outdoor temperatures conducive to the ski and snowboard races the tour facilitates.  But while the VC’s...