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
<link http: tubbsromptostomp.com vt>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
<link http: www.camelshumpchallenge.com index.html external-link-new-window>Website
Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle 5K to benefit
the American Lung Association in Vermont
5k snowshoe, walk or race
Bolton Valley Resort
February 11
<link http: action.lungusa.org site tr general>Website
Nordic Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society
Nighttime cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
Trapp Family Lodge
March 10
<link http: main.acsevents.org site tr relayforlife>Website
Hope on the Slopes to benefit the American Cancer Society
Skiing/riding Vertical Feet Challenge
<link http: www.cancer.org myacs newengland hope-on-the-slopes-in-new-england-events>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
