HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” The Dew Crew will be at Jiminy Peak on Sunday, March 12th to host the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge. The Vertical Challenge is a free, fun race open to all ages and abilities. The Dew Crew will bring music and prizes and Mountain Dew samples will be available throughout the day.

The day will begin with registration in Crane East at the resort beginning at 8 am. Races will begin at 11 am. There is no cost to enter the race but all participants must have a valid Jiminy Peak lift ticket or season pass. The first 100 participants will receive a special event day T-shirt. The races will be held on the 360 and 180 trails. The event will end with the Vertical Victory Party and Awards ceremony at 2:30 PM.

For further information on the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge, please visit www.mountaindewvc.com. For more information on this and other events at Jiminy Peak, please visit www.jiminypeak.com. Jiminy Peak is the premier four-season resort in the Berkshires and the largest ski and snowboard resort in Southern New England.