A Sneak Peek at #SeekthePeak25’s Après Hike Expo

By MWOBS Staff

Whether you’re hiking with us this summer for our 25th Anniversary Seek the Peak or just want to celebrate with us, we’re less than two weeks away from our largest annual gathering at Great Glen Trails! The 2025 Seek the Peak Après Hike Expo is going to be big this year, with 475 hikers already participating in the event. If you’re foregoing the fundraising hike but want to join us at the Expo, you can buy Expo tickets here ($15 per car in advance, $20 at the door). Below, we highlight just a few of the awesome activations happening from 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, July 19.

Music & Entertainment

The Expo will include live music by local band Food for Bears, a semi-acoustic duo out of Conway, NH. A little folk, a little rock, a little singer-songwriter, Haley and Kyle reimagine everything from Fleetwood Mac to Foo Fighters, Maroon Five to Noah Kahan, and The Darkness to Brandi Carlile. When they aren’t grooving, you’ll find Haley and Kyle in the Valley playing with their dog, and the band’s namesake, Koda-bear. Learn more about them via their Facebook page here.

In addition to music, we will once again be joined by the amazing Roy Prescott of WMWV, who will emcee the event and also include a live broadcast.

Food for Bears (left) and Roy Prescott of WMWV.

Food & Brews

We are excited to have Chef Joe’s Catering with us this year, offering a BBQ feast with chicken, pork, and vegan options. There will also be complimentary hiker snacks available thanks to our partners DripDrop Hydration, Grillo’s Pickles, Righteous Vices Coffee Roasters, and Big Dave’s Bagels. PLUS, we’ll have two trucks with treats in tow— Trail’s End Ice Cream and Boba Beach Bubble Tea, courtesy of our partners at Settler’s Green North Conway.

Chef Joe’s Bistro (left), Tuckerman Brewing (top right), and Stowe Cider (bottom right).

Trail’s End Ice Cream (left) and BOBA BEACH Bubble Tea.

Rock City by Granite Outdoor Alliance

We’re very excited to have Granite Outdoor Alliance’s vendor village at this year’s Expo! Rock City will highlight New Hampshire brands and businesses like Terracea, Burgeon Outdoor, Minus33 Merino Wool, Limmer Boots, and more!

Brand Booths & Activations

In addition to NH-based brands, we’ll have many of our national brand partners sharing fun and engaging activations, like Arc’teryx Boston‘s ReBIRD crew, Oboz Footwear’s shoe gurus, and 10+ more!

(Left to right) ReBIRD by Arc’teryx, Oboz Footwear, and Eastern Mountain Sports.

Climbing Schools & Professional Guides

Our local guiding partners Redline Guiding, Vertex Mountain Guides, Guineafowl Adventure Company, and International Mountain Climbing School will be joining us at the Expo to share their expertise and New England adventure beta.

Be sure to stop by Thrive Adventures’ booth too, a Manchester, NH-based adventure company specializing in International Tour Operations and Adventure Travel consulting. They will be raffling a Self Guided Itinerary Development Package (valued at $600) at their table!

Kid-Friendly Fun

Scouting America New Hampshire will be joining us with an engaging, experiential, and inflatable kids zone featuring target practice, archery, and fishing with their scout leaders. Believe in Books’ Bookmobile will also be back this year, as well as White Mountain Science (WMSI) and their super-fun STEM activities for learners of all ages. The MWOBS Education table will also be set up for young learners, and we’ll also have the popular Extreme Mount Washington Gear Race for those wanting some friendly and fun competition. Thanks to our friends at Party Vision, we will also have a climbing wall!

Scouting America NH (left) and Believe in Books’ Bookmobile.

Party Vision climbing wall (left) and MWOBS’ Education station. 

Non-Profit Partners

We are excited to have nearly 20 New England non-profits with us this year for the Expo! In addition to the the kid-friendly booths mentioned above, we will be joined by the National Forest Foundation, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Appalachian Mountain Club, and more! Plus, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will be joining us as they celebrate their centennial.

Epic Gear Raffle

You know Seek the Peak for its epic gear raffle, and this year is no different. The more you raise, the more raffle tickets you earn!

This year’s gear raffle includes prizes from Helly Hansen, Arc’teryx, Eastern Mountain Sports, Mountainsmith, Nemo Equipment, L.L.Bean, Garmin, Oboz, Minus33, Terracea, Burgeon Outdoor, Vail Resorts, Limmer Boots, and more!

View the prize page here.

We hope to see you! If you’re looking for more things to do to make the most of your weekend in the Mount Washington Valley, browse our recent blog highlighting five fun things to check out during Seek the Peak weekend. Looking for a place to stay during your adventure? Book with our lodging partners Cranmore Mountain Lodge and Fairfield Inn North Conway to save on your stay during Seek the Peak weekend. *Don’t forget– You can WIN a Seek the Peak weekend stay if you raise $500 by Sunday, 7/13!

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