The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge is day of racing, music, fun and giveaways.

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - January 10th, 2013 -

Waterville Valley Resort, NH, will host the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on January 26, 2013.

The event is open to skiers and snow-boarders of all ages and abilities.  The Race is free, all you need is to do is purchase a Lift Ticket and complete a registration form,  children under 18-years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the race start time of 11:00 a.m. The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge is day of racing, music, fun and giveaways.

This is the 23rd Season of the MDVC,  the longest running and farthest-reaching ski and snowboard race competition in the United States. 

Product samples, contests and raffles will be offered throughout the day and all race contestants will automatically be entered to win: a snowboard, Hot Finger Gloves, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, hats and more. The Victory Party starts around 2:30 p.m. with a raffle and concludes with an awards ceremony for the top three finishers in their respective age categories. 

These winners will be presented with a medal, as well as a qualifying packet to attend the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals on March 23, 2012, which includes a FREE Lift Ticket.  Competitors will be able to compete with some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the Northeast. Please go to www.snocountry.com for more information.

New Hampshire has many towns that grew up around the state's travel and tourism industry, particularly its many ski mountains. But only Waterville Valley Resort was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained resort town. In addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has lodging, an indoor ice rink and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional American favorites, ethnic cuisine, or elegant dining.

For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www. waterville.com.

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