HENNIKER, New Hampshire ??” Pats Peak announced Friday its participation in the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge series on Sunday, January 23, 2005. This is a fun, family ski and snowboard race on the Downdraft slope at Pats Peak, sponsored by Mountain Dew. The race is open to all ages and free of charge to all who have purchased a Pats Peak lift ticket for that day. Registration starts at 8am in the Pats Peak Main Lodge and continues until 11am. The first 100 racers who register will receive a free t-shirt. There will be a Vertical Party and Awards Ceremony following the race. Participants and resort guests will be entertained throughout the day with exciting interactive games, music, thousands in raffle prizes and plenty of free Mountain Dew.