Special
Events - 1st Annual HERC Open Vermont Speed Hiking Competition
August 11, 2007
The 1st Annual HERC Open Vermont Speed Hiking Competition took place on Saturday August 11th, 2007 at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont.The HERC Open was sponsored by Unither Nutriceuticals, Inc and Lung Rx, Inc, both subsidiary companies of United Therapeutics Corporation.
View from Lincoln Peak Summit, Warren VT photo courtesy of Sally Albrecht
The competition involved participants hiking as quickly as possible (some ran) over the very steep, beautiful peaks of Vermont’s central Green Mountains. There were 2 courses to choose from; a short 4.5 mile loop, and a longer 16 mile loop. The race was a benefit for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). The day brought great weather and it was a true family affair with live music, food, PHA raffle, and kids’ events. 150 people, some from as far away as California, participated in the race! A special thanks to all of those who volunteered their time and services making the HERC Open a successful PHA fundraising event!
-Amy Mayer
HERC Open Race Coordinator
Photo taken at Sugarbush Resort, photo courtesy of Sandy Macy
Start of the race at Sugarbush Resot, photocourtesy of Sandy Macy
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