2017 Schedule
Friday, July 21, 2017
2022 Seek the Peak Adventure Expo Map and Guide
4:00 – 9:00 PM: Registration & Kick-Off Party
Location: Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, North Conway Village
Stop by our Weather Discovery Center anytime between 4 and 9 PM on Friday to drop off any final donations and pick up your goodie bag and t-shirt. Experts from the Appalachian Mountain Club will also be on hand to provide trail information.
Join us for appetizers, refreshments, and mingling in our interactive science museum. Bring the family and stay as long as you like: there are hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages!
Saturday, July 22, 2017
6:00 – 9:00 AM: Trailhead Send-Offs
Location: The AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on the east side of Mount Washington, and the base of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead on the west side of Mount Washington
If you missed registration on Friday, you can drop off your donations right at the trailhead and get underway! We'll bring your t-shirt and goodie bag to the after party.
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Weather Station Tours
Location: Mount Washington Observatory summit weather station
When you make it to the summit, pop in to our legendary summit weather station for a complimentary behind-the-scenes tour and refreshments with the crew!
8:00am-12:00pm: Moderate Hike with Education Coordinator Will Broussard
Location: Pinkham Notch to Low's Bald Spot
Join Will as he leads you along the trails up to Low's Bald spot sharing a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna!
Learn more about this hike and alternative hikes here
10:00am-2:00pm: Top-Rope Sessions with Synnott Mountain Guides
Location: Square Ledge Thanks to the The North Face and Synnott Mountain Guides we will be offering a top-rope session over at Square Ledge. Simply turn out with your Seek the Peak t-shirt on and you are good to go! Learn more here.
2:00 – 7:00 PM: Outdoor Expo
Location: Base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road
Meet the sponsors and partners who make Seek the Peak possible at our festive outdoor expo. Peruse the booths and enjoy product demonstrations, presentations, activities and giveaways. Friends and family welcome.
5:00 – 7:00 PM: After Party - Dinner & Awards
Location: Base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road
The culminating event of Seek the Peak, the famous after party is a blow-out celebration featuring great giveaway and a sumptuous, all-you-can-eat dinner at 5pm! The party also includes the famous awards ceremony, featuring hundreds of prizes worth thousands of dollars. Bring the family and plan to stay until the end; this is one event you don't want to miss!
PURCHASE DINNER TICKET HERE
Seek the Peak hikers who meet the $200 fundraising minimum automatically receive free entry into the after party. Friends and family are invited to purchase a ticket and join us!