Press Kit

2026/27 Wildcat Mountain Summer Tip Sheet 

Step into the Wild: 

Delivering the best scenic views of Mount Washington, Wildcat is the perfect summer escape offering scenic chairlift rides and a picturesque disc golf course right in the heart of the Presidential Range. 

Summer Operating Hours: June 26 – October 4; Friday – Sunday, 10am-4pm 
Base Elevation: 1,950 feet  
Summit Elevation: 4,062 feet  

Summer Activities: 

Top Cat Disc Golf: The 18‑hole course starts near the Ski Patrol building and follows winter-season fairways across natural terrain with elevation changes, trees, and other challenging features. Free to use, and requires your own disc. 

Scenic Chairlift Rides: Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range as you ride our high-speed quad to Wildcat Mountain’s 4,000‑plus‑foot summit. Turn your chairlift ride into a whole experience with our Sightseeing & Lunch Package, combining scenic views with a delicious mountaintop lunch (includes $20 food voucher* for Slopeside Station). Bring a blanket and take your lunch to the summit for a breathtaking picnic!  

*Voucher is not redeemable for alcohol and must be purchased at time of Scenic Lift Ticket purchase. 

Hikes + Waterfalls: Enjoy the leisurely, 1.1-mile (roundtrip) Thompson Brook Trail, or the challenging Wildcat Ridge Trail with incredible views of Mount Washington, Carter Notch, and the surrounding valley. 

Signature Events: 

• Seek the Peak | July 18: Seek the Peak is the Mount Washington Observatory’s largest annual fundraiser, uniting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to support vital weather forecasting, research, and education. Participants raise funds through this summer-long Hike‑a‑Thon and then come together for the Après Hike Celebration on July 18 at Wildcat Mountain. 

• Oktoberfest | October 10: More details to come.  

Save on Your Mountain Experience with Epic Pass:  

Now is the time to lock in an Epic Pass at the lowest price with the most benefits. Epic Passes offer significant pre-season savings compared to lift tickets, and, whether you plan to ski or ride one day or every day, there is a Pass option. 

• Epic Day Pass offers skiers and riders the ability to build their own Pass – choosing 1-7 days to use throughout the season. Epic Day Passes provide up to 65% savings compared to lift tickets. 

• Epic Local Pass provides unlimited access to eight resorts in the Northeast including Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Stowe, Okemo, and more. Plus, it gets you out West, with access to destinations like Vail Mountain, Park City Mountain, Breckenridge, Whistler Blackcomb and more (with some restrictions).   

• Northeast Value Pass offers incredible value with access to ski and ride resorts across the Northeast including Stowe, Hunter, Mount Snow and Okemo (with some restrictions).   

• Specialty Passes are available including Military, Adaptive, and College.  

Stay Connected: 

Website: skiwildcat.com  

Facebook: facebook.com/wildcatmountain  

Instagram: @wildcatmountain 

Media Resources: 

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