Champion, PA (Tuesday, January 21, 2003) - Seven Springs Mountain Resort is now offering mountain tours in the heated comfort of specially-designed snowcats. The rides will take place after the mountain closes for the night.

While snow groomers typically are equipped with a special plow blade in the front and a surface tiller in the back, the resort has a specially designed snowcat that features a cabin on the back instead of a tiller. The cabin, similar to those used by snowcat ski operators, can accommodate 10 passengers. "Guests in the lodge see the terrain being groomed every night, and we have had many people ask if it would ever be possible for them to go for a ride," states Robert Duppstadt, spokesperson for Seven Springs. "Seven Springs has decided to offer this awesome experience to guests," he adds.

The snowcat rides will go out at 11:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight and 1:00 a.m. nightly. The cost for a trip in the cat is $20 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 800-452-2223, extension 3.