Wildcat Mountain Hosts 21st Annual “Wildman” Multi-Sport Endurance Event

Athletes from all over will challenge their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in New England. The Wildman Biathlon includes individual competitors as well as two- and three-person teams completing a 10-K run beginning in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

Pinkham Notch, NH, July 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The 21st annual Wildman Biathlon is scheduled for Saturday, August 8th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Athletes from all over will challenge their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in New England. The Wildman Biathlon includes individual competitors as well as two- and three-person teams completing a 10-K run beginning in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH.

Entry fees after July 30th are $55.00 for an individual, $110.00 for a two-person team, and $165.00 for a three person team. Categories are available for all ages and team configurations. Overall and category winners receive commemorative awards, and numerous other prizes are awarded through random drawings. The entry fee includes a limited edition Wildman T-shirt for all participants, a ride down from the summit on the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, and meal ticket for the “après-race” pasta feed. Additional meal tickets and spectator gondola tickets are available for purchase. Wildman Biathlon information and the Wildman registration form are available on line at http://www.ncia.net/wildman, or call RSVP at 603-752-4103

The Wildman is a fundraising event for the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a Tri-County Community Action Program. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities to people age 55 and older in their communities. Over 400 RSVP volunteers give 64,000 hours of volunteer time each year to over 70 volunteer sites in Coos County. Major sponsors of the annual Wildman include: Wildcat Mountain, WPKQ 103.7, Altitude 6288 Sports, Great Glen Trails, the Royalty Inn, Munce’s Superior, Sportshoe Center, Pepsi-Cola, North Country Internet Access, NEEBCo, Northeast Delta Dental, Isaacson Enterprises, Davis & Towle Insurance Group, and Moriah Design Agency.

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Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic gondola, Wildcat offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.
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