On-snow fun and competition, all for a cause

Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Charities are making it fun to raise money for their causes by bringing the fund-raisers to the ski slopes and nordic trails. Here are a few events this winter that might pique your interest.

Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer to benefit
VT/NH Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
3k or 5k snowshoe, walk or race
Stratton Mountain
January 28
Website 

Camel's Hump Challenge to benefit Vermont Alzheimer's Association
Challenging backcountry tour around Camel's Hump
Camel's Hump Nordic Ski Area
February 5
Website

Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle 5K to benefit
the American Lung Association in Vermont
5k snowshoe, walk or race
Bolton Valley Resort
February 11
Website 

Nordic Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society
Nighttime cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
Trapp Family Lodge
March 10
Website 

Hope on the Slopes to benefit the American Cancer Society 
Skiing/riding Vertical Feet Challenge
Website
On the downhill slopes at the following Vermont ski resorts:

January 28
Smugglers Notch

February 26
Jay Peak

March 3
Bolton Valley

March 4
Sugarbush

March 25
Pico Mountain

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