2010 Schedule

Friday, July 23, 2010

12:00 – 8:00 PM: Registration
Location: Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, North Conway Village
New for 2010, registration will be open all afternoon! Stop by our Weather Discovery Center anytime between 12 and 8 PM on Friday to turn in any remaining donations, pick up your goodie bag and t-shirt, and discuss trail options.

5:00 – 8:00 PM: Stonyfield Farm Kick-Off Party
Location: Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, North Conway Village
Also new for 2010, we're bringing the Stonyfield Farm Kick-Off Party home to our Weather Discovery Center! Join us from 5 – 8 PM for appetizers, refreshments, and mingling in our newly renovated Weather Discovery Center interactive science museum. Bring the family and stay as long as you like: there are hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages and ample space to roam!

5:00 – 10:00 PM: Assembly of Dust Kick-Off Concert,
Presented by Subaru of America
Location: Cranmore Mountain Resort
Another new addition for 2010, Subaru of America presents national recording artist Assembly of Dust for a rockin' start to Seek the Peak 10! The New England jam band favorite will be joined by special guest The Brew. Doors open at 5:00, The Brew takes the stage at 6:00, and Assembly of Dust begins at 7:00. For tickets and more information, visit MountWashington.org.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

7:00 – 9:00 AM: Trailhead Send-Off
Location: AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
If you missed Friday's event, drop off your donations and hit the trail! We'll save your goodie bags for the After Party.

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Weather Station Tours
Location: Summit weather station
When you make it to the summit, pop in to our legendary summit weather station for a complimentary tour and refreshments with the crew!

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Backpacker Get Out More Presentation
Geared towards both beginners and experts, Backpacker Magazine's "Get Out More" team will offer a 60-minute presentation on the essentials of backpacking, the latest in gear and apparel, survival skills, and trail-tested tips from the pros. Giveaways will offer participants the chance to win the latest in outdoor gear and apparel, worth hundreds of dollars!

4:00 – 7:00 PM: After Party
Location: Base of Mt. Washington Auto Road
Celebrate a great day with good friends, live music, amazing prizes and a sumptuous cookout from 5 to 7 PM. Bring the family and plan to stay a while; this is one event you don't want to miss!