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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Warm Up at Wachusett
DESCRIPTION:Join AGC MA for our annual Winter Warm Up a full day of camaraderie\, adventure\, and a spark of friendly rivalry at Wachusett Mountain. Whether you?re carving down the mountain or kicking back in the private lounge\, this winter gathering blends the best of New England winter fun with spirited competitions that bring out everyone?s competitive streak.\n\n\n\nHit the slopes for daytime or evening skiing\, or enjoy the comfort of the lodge with warm drinks by the fire pits alongside colleagues and industry peers. Throughout the day\, jump into on-site challenges designed to test your skill\, luck\, and creativity. Cap off the evening with a hearty dinner and a lively trivia showdown where bragging rights and prizes are up for grabs.\n\n\n\nExpect fun\, laughter\, and a few surprises along the way.\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\nSkiing Options\n\n\n	Daytime Ski Pass: 9:00am ? 3:30pm\n	Evening Ski Pass: 4:00pm ? 9:30pm\n	Full Day Ski Pass: 9:00am ? 9:30pm\n\n(All ski passes include full-day lodge access\, dinner\, and networking.)\n\n\n\nLodge Relaxation\n\n\n	Lodge Pass: Full-day access for those who prefer comfort over carving.\n\n\n\n\nFriendly Rivalry Competitions\n\n\n	Onsite challenges throughout the day\n	Apr s-ski networking\n	Evening trivia with prizes for the top competitors\n\n\n\nFeatured Contest: Build-It & Bite-It Challenge\n\n\n\nThe Concept\n\nTeams compete to build the best structure using only food items?then present it like a real construction project.\n\n\n\nTeam Setup\n\n\n	Teams of 3?5 people\n	Mixed skill levels encouraged (skiers + non-skiers)\n\nBuilding Materials (example kit per team)\n\nAll edible\, all messy\, all fun:\n\n\n	Pretzel rods (beams)\n	Graham crackers (walls/floors)\n	Cheese cubes or marshmallows (connectors)\n	Toothpicks or pretzel sticks (reinforcement)\n	Frosting\, peanut butter\, or cream cheese (mortar)\n	Candy or crackers (design elements)\n\nThe Challenge\n\nTeams have 30?45 minutes to build a structure that:\n\n\n	Can stand on its own\n	Is at least a minimum height \n	Represents a construction-themed or winter-themed build\n\n	(ski lodge\, bridge\, tower\, mountain chalet\, etc.)\n\nJudging Criteria\n\n\n	Structural Integrity ? Does it stand?\n	Creativity & Design ? Is it clever or funny?\n	Theme Fit ? Construction + winter vibe\n	Team Presentation ? 30-second ?project pitch? \n\n \n\nFire pits\, drinks\, games\, and nonstop friendly competition make this the perfect winter warm-up. Bring your A-game and your team spirit.\n\n\n\nSponsor Opportunities: (choose at check out)\n\n*New Early Bird Sponsor - 10% discount when you purchase 60 days prior to event!\n\nReception Sponsor (1): $3\,000  \n\n(includes logo on all promotions\, signage at event\, 1 full day ski package\, promotional table at the event)\n\n\n\nApr s Ski Sponsor (2): $1\,500 \n\n(includes logo on all promotions\, signage at event\, 1 day time ski package)\n\n\n\nTrivia Sponsor (1): $1\,500\n\n(includes logo on all promotions and signage at event)\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds Benefiting the American Heart Association\n\nAll proceeds from this event will support the American Heart Association\, a longstanding leader in cardiovascular research\, education\, and community health initiatives. Your participation helps advance lifesaving work\, from pioneering medical research to CPR training and public health advocacy. By contributing\, you strengthen a mission rooted in tradition and focused on building healthier\, more resilient communities for the future.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img alt="" height="180" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/9382/Image/Events/wachusettlogo.webp" style="width: 400px\; height: 180px\;" width="400" /><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Join AGC MA for our annual Winter Warm Up</strong> a full day of camaraderie\, adventure\, and a spark of friendly rivalry at Wachusett Mountain. Whether you?re carving down the mountain or kicking back in the private lounge\, this winter gathering blends the best of New England winter fun with spirited competitions that bring out everyone?s competitive streak.<br />\n<br />\nHit the slopes for daytime or evening skiing\, or enjoy the comfort of the lodge with warm drinks by the fire pits alongside colleagues and industry peers. Throughout the day\, jump into on-site challenges designed to test your skill\, luck\, and creativity. Cap off the evening with a hearty dinner and a lively trivia showdown where bragging rights and prizes are up for grabs.<br />\n<br />\n<em><strong>Expect fun\, laughter\, and a few surprises along the way.</strong></em><br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>Event Highlights</strong></u><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Skiing Options</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Daytime Ski Pass: 9:00am ? 3:30pm</li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Evening Ski Pass: 4:00pm ? 9:30pm</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Full Day Ski Pass: 9:00am ? 9:30pm</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">(All ski passes include full-day lodge access\, dinner\, and networking.)</span></span></span></span>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Lodge Relaxation</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Lodge Pass: Full-day access for those who prefer comfort over carving.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Friendly Rivalry Competitions</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Onsite challenges throughout the day</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Apr&egrave\;s-ski networking</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Evening trivia with prizes for the top competitors</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Featured Contest: Build-It &amp\; Bite-It Challenge</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The Concept</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Teams compete to build the <strong>best structure using only food items</strong>?then present it like a real construction project.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Team Setup</span></span></strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Teams of 3?5 people</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Mixed skill levels encouraged (skiers + non-skiers)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Building Materials (example kit per team)</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">All edible\, all messy\, all fun:</span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Pretzel rods (beams)</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Graham crackers (walls/floors)</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Cheese cubes or marshmallows (connectors)</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Toothpicks or pretzel sticks (reinforcement)</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Frosting\, peanut butter\, or cream cheese (mortar)</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Candy or crackers (design elements)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">The Challenge</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Teams have <strong>30?45 minutes</strong>&nbsp\;to build a structure that:</span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Can stand on its own</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Is at least a minimum height&nbsp\;</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Represents a <strong>construction-themed or winter-themed build</strong><br />\n	(ski lodge\, bridge\, tower\, mountain chalet\, etc.)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Judging Criteria</span></span></strong>\n\n<ol>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Structural Integrity</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&nbsp\;? Does it stand?</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Creativity &amp\; Design</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&nbsp\;? Is it clever or funny?</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Theme Fit</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&nbsp\;? Construction + winter vibe</span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Team Presentation</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">&nbsp\;? 30-second ?project pitch? </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<p><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Fire pits\, drinks\, games\, and nonstop friendly competition make this the perfect winter warm-up. Bring your A-game and your team spirit.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong><u>Sponsor Opportunities: (choose at check out)</u><br />\n*New Early Bird Sponsor - 10% discount when you purchase 60 days prior to event!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Reception Sponsor (1): $3\,000 &nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">(includes logo on all promotions\, signage at event\, 1 full day ski package\, promotional table at the event)</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Apr&egrave\;s Ski Sponsor (2): $1\,500&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\;">(includes logo on all promotions\, signage at event\, 1 day time ski package)<br />\n<br />\nTrivia Sponsor (1): $1\,500<br />\n(includes logo on all promotions and signage at event)</span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<img alt="American Heart Association - Wikipedia" height="179" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e6/American_Heart_Association_Logo.svg" style="float: left\; height: 179px\; width: 300px\;" width="300" /><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><em><strong>Proceeds Benefiting the American Heart Association</strong></em><br />\nAll proceeds from this event will support the American Heart Association\, a longstanding leader in cardiovascular research\, education\, and community health initiatives. Your participation helps advance lifesaving work\, from pioneering medical research to CPR training and public health advocacy. By contributing\, you strengthen a mission rooted in tradition and focused on building healthier\, more resilient communities for the future.</span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:Wachusett Mountain 499 Mountain Rd.\, Princeton\, MA 01541
UID:e.9382.4563
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URL:https://members.agcmass.org/events/details/2026-winter-warm-up-at-wachusett-4563
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