Ski Butternut Hosts Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Ski Butternut will be hosting the 22nd annual Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on Sunday, Jan. 29. This is the longest running and farthest-reaching ski and snowboard race competition in the United States.The day will include of racing, music and giveaways and the event is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities.
Participation in the race is free with the purchase a lift ticket a completed registration form. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is open from 8 to 11 a.m., with a race starting time of 11.
Product samples, contests and raffles will be available and all race contestants will automatically be entered to win a snowboard, Hot Finger Gloves, T-shirts, sweat shirts, hats and more.
The Victory Party starts around 2:30 with a raffle and concludes with an awards ceremony for the top three finishers by gender in their respective age and category.
Winners will be presented with a medal, as well as a qualifying packet and lift ticket to attend the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals at Mount Snow in Vermont on March 31 to compete alongside some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the Northeast. Go to www.SnoCountry.com for more information.
