January might be the coldest month of the year, but for the VC, it’s also the warmest. It’s where our season starts rolling, where we meet new families, reconnect with old friends, and bring the festival village to some of our favorite mountains. If you’re planning your first VC adventure—or your fourth—here’s a friendly tour…
If you were able to tag along this year, you already know the Vertical Challenge Finals was a great representation of the year. Unpredictable, yet enjoyable! If you couldn’t attend Finals this year, mark your calendars for next year, April 1st, and keep reading for a recap of Finals Weekend 2022! As racers and guests…
Like we said in the title of this post, congratulations to all of you! We just concluded a fun season with a marvelous finals. If you remember, and we’re sure you do, at this time last year we weren’t sure it could be done. So first, congratulations to all our racers. Have you watched the…
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 Hampshire. The VC will run a limited series of family…
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 things. We should mention that…
Those of you who have attended Vertical Challenge events over the last month, or who have followed us on Facebook, have no doubt noticed a big new addition we’ve made. Our friends at Stonyfield, in addition to sending out samples of their delicious organic yogurt products, have brought with them an inflatable cow. She instantly became…
We’re excited to announce the VC has partnered with SHRED DOG. What do they do? Well, they create what their customers tell them is the best kids snow gear on the planet – more waterproof, more breathable, and with more performance features for kids than other brands. SHRED DOG features clothing and accessories designed specifically…
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. The History Frank Tansey started the Vertical Challenge while…
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 mission certainly involves sending kids and adults speeding down hills, its underlying purpose runs deeper….