A primitive biathlon is a fun and challenging wilderness competition of target shooting and snowshoeing. The event is open to all muzzleloading firearm enthusiast, regardless of their skill level or athletic ability.

Spectators are welcomed and encouraged to view portions of the course. Other black powder shooting events are held throughout the weekend.

All the wonderful prizes shown below have been generously donated by many local sponsors. To date, this event has contributed $3400 to Green Mountain Conservation Camps and $30,000 to the Manchester Rod and Gun Club's Green Mountain Conservation Camps Scholarship Fund.

2023 Raffle Prizes:

Investarm .50 cal Hawken (unfired) generously donated by Gun Supply of Vermont in Bondville, Vermont.

CVA Wolf .50 cal inline generously donated by Tony duPont of Manchester, Vermont.

Thompson Center Arms .50 cal. Hawken (lightly used) generously donated by Leroy Hayes of Manchester, Vermont.

Door Prizes:

Registrants and spectators can also sign up to win one of many great door prizes to be given away. You do not have to be present to win. Last year our generous sponsors have donated over $2500 in goods and services.