PINKHAM NOTCH, NH — Hundreds of hikers will return to the White Mountains and the mighty Presidential Range for the Mount Washington Observatory’s 19th Annual Seek the Peak (STP) hike-a-thon on July 19-20, the largest annual fundraiser for the summit weather station. The Mt. Washington Auto Road is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this event, which helps to fund the amazing meteorological studies that the organization has been conducting since 1932.
“The energy and camaraderie that our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff bring to this weekend event is inspiring,” said Executive Director, Sharon Schilling. “This is a critical fundraiser for the Observatory and I can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support and enthusiasm each year.”
Participants raise a minimum of $200 to support the Observatory by hiking 6,288-foot Mount Washington or other peaks they choose. Individuals and teams of up to eight are eligible for chances to win valuable prizes donated by a wealth of sponsors. The first 500 people who raise the minimum receive an exclusive STP
t-shirt and STP Eastern Mountain Sports backpack.
The two-day event begins Friday, July 19 with the Kick-Off Party and registration at the Weather Discovery Center in North Conway. On Saturday, July 20 there are informative summit weather station tours, illuminating guided nature walks, an active vendor expo and a fun after-party at the base of Mount Washington at Great Glen Trails and the Mt. Washington Auto Road including dinner, entertainment and giveaways. STP is also a great way to meet and interact with Observatory staff from the executive director to the summit observers responsible for collecting hourly weather data in all sorts of conditions. |