The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon
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The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon, March 18th 2023

PINKHAM NOTCH NH – Burgeon Outdoor Presents The Northeast’s Toughest Single Day Winter Adventure Race

Individuals and relay teams of two to five people compete to see who will be the fastest to cover a rugged backcountry course traversing Mount Washington’s eastern flank from Great Glen Trails to Tuckerman Ravine. Proceeds benefit the Mount Washington Avalanche Center.

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Red Parka Challenge Cup Race
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Red Parka Challenge Cup Race – March 17th

BARTLETT NH – The Red Parka Pub Challenge is held on the third Friday in March every year at Attitash Mountain Resort, located in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Limited to 175 racers. Entry fee $70 includes lift ticket, Challenge Cup hat, buffet featuring our signature pub favorites & discount beers.

  • All registered racers get a full day lift ticket to Attitash and guaranteed two runs on the race course. Additionally, registered racers will receive a race hat and be eligible to win raffles. This is an age 21+ race.
  • There will be an Awards Party in Ptarmigan’s Pub after the race. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer the Racer’s Buffet this year. Ptarmigan’s will have full food service available.
  • Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 15. There will be a Bib Draw at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Red Parka Pub. The race fee is $100 to sign up on the day of.
  • All proceeds from the race benefit the Eastern Slope Ski Club. There are no entry refunds.
  • All racers must pick up their bib and sign an Attitash Waiver prior to the race. Registration is open 7:30am-8:30am.

Fundraising

  • All registered racers can opt-in for the PledgeReg, which allows you to set up a personal fundraising page for ESSC.
  • The two highest fundraisers at the close of registration on Wednesday, March 15 will be awarded Bib #1 & Bib #2 for Race Day.
  • The #1 fundraiser will also be receive recognition and a prize at the outdoor awards ceremony after the race.
  • A racer who raises over $500 will have their race fee waived.

Raffles

  • We will have a 50/50 raffle at the Bib Draw and raffles at the Awards Ceremony.

Housekeeping

  • Absolutely no alcohol is permitted on the race hill or at the bump. Alcohol is available to purchase at Ptarmigan’s Pub or the Cantina on the deck of the Attitash Lodge.

Racer Categories

  • M- Men – Top 32 will have run offs in finals – A & B Divisions
  • W- Women **The Women’s Finals will be based strictly on the top 8 Women’s Qualifying times. Women will run against Women**
  • MV- Vets 40-49 who have raced 3 times – Top 8 will have run off in finals
  • ML- Men Local – mailing address in Mt Washington Valley (includes Fryeburg) top 8 will have runoff in finals
  • Super Vets 50-59 who have raced 3 times – Top 2 will have run off in finals
  • MVL- Men Vet 40-49 Local – prizes for top 3
  • MVL50- Men Vet 50-59 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MVL60- Men Vet 60-69 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MV50- Men Vets 50-59 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV60- Men Vets 60-69 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV70- Men Vets 70+
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11th Annual Cupcake Battle
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11th Annual Cupcake Battle – February 26th

NORTH CONWAY NH – The 11th annual Cupcake Battle will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the North Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle in North Conway Village. Bakers will square off in three categories (professional, home, and under 16) with a winner selected in each division. This is a fundraising event for Mount Washington Valley Promotions. Bakers must supply a minimum of 220 mini cupcakes, all the same flavor, and set up a display table for the duration of the event.

Attendees purchase a $12 ticket, allowing them to sample one cupcake from each baker and vote for a favorite in each category. Doors will open to the public at 1 p.m. and the tasting will run until 3:30 p.m., followed by awards. The winner in the professional category receives a $350 cash award, while the top Home baker earns $150 and the under 16 winner $50.

For full details, contact Lisa DuFault at (603) 374-6241.

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Bill McKibben
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An Evening with Bill McKibben – Jan 20th

ALBANY NH – Bill McKibben is an environmental activist, educator and author of numerous books, including The End of Nature and most recently The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon. He is the founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for action on climate and justice and the co-founder of 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign.

Tin Mountain is excited to host Bill McKibben and invite you to join us for this special evening. Bill Will discuss the climate talks in Egypt, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the spreading activism that everyone can take part in.

Reservations required. Program Fee: $15/member, $25/non-member.

Special early registration for members only January 2-10.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
1245 Bald Hill Road
Albany, NH 03818
Phone: (603) 447-6991
Email: info(at)tinmountain.org

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Cramore
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New Years Eve Cranapalooza and FIREWORKS!

NORTH CONWAY NH – Ring in 2023 with a special NYE Cranapalooza, an early fireworks show, and glow party!

Cranapalooza activities will take place from 4:30pm – 6:30pm in the Base Camp area and will finish with a fireworks show at 6:30pm

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Festival of Trees at Settlers Green
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Festival of Trees at Settlers Green – November 25th

NORTH CONWAY NH – The seventh annual Festival of Trees is taking place at Settlers Green from November 25th to December 4th! A fundraising event for the local non-profit RSVP, this event focuses on holiday cheer, and decorations. Locals and businesses sponsor the event by decorating trees, each with their own flair and theme. Trees are then on display for guests to view and vote on their favorites. Each paid admission includes 10 raffle tickets to bid on the Holiday tree of your choice and additional raffle tickets are available at a cost of $10 for 25 tickets. The tree raffle will be held on Sunday, December 4th, with winners taking the decorated tree they bid on home with them.

A cookie decorating table will also be set-up this year for kids and adults to enjoy, and while you view each tree, you can also tackle your holiday shopping list with tax-free shopping at Settlers Green.

Click the link for more information!

Admission is $10 which includes 10 raffle tickets
Additional 25 raffle tickets can be purchased for only $10.00
Increase your chance to WIN your favorite Christmas tree!

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  • Trees include all decorations, lights, gifts, gift certificates, “everything on it and under it”.
  • Place a raffle ticket in the “bucket or bag” next to your favorite trees.
  • Raffle tickets will be drawn on Sunday, December 4, between 9 AM & 2 PM.
  • Winners will be contacted after 2PM on Sunday, December 4 to arrange for pickup
  • Winners do not need to be present to win and will be contacted by phone. The contacted winners can pick up their tree(s) between 2PM & 5PM on Sunday, December 4. 
  • Winners are solely responsible for taking their trees down and removing their tree from the venue. Winners will have one week to collect their tree(s).
  • Boxes and tree bags will be available for transporting.​
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Bring A Friend 2022
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Bring A Friend 2022 – November 11-13

NORTH CONWAY NH – Bring A Friend is the perfect girls getaway! Shopping deals, great dining experiences, giveaways and entertainment make this the biggest event of the year. Shop the best names in fashion with added festivities to make it an experience you’ll turn into tradition. Sign up for our Exclusive Bring A Friend E-mail List to get first alerts on information about the premium bag sale, raffles and more!

Bring A Friend 2022

Bring A Friend sales run November 4-13, 2022.

The bulk of activities on the weekend of November 11-13 with the “Big Day” on Saturday, November 12.

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