Blog: May 2010

The Teva Mountain Games are the country's largest celebration of adventure, sports, art and music.? The Teva Mountain Games return to Vail, June 3 - 6, 2010.? Professional and amateur athletes, both locally and around the world, will converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in eight sports? and 24 disciplines for more than $100,000 in prize money.? This years sporting events include; kayaking, rafting, World Cup bouldering, amateur climbing, fly fishing, stand up paddling, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling?and a half a marathon.

In addition to the athletic event, the Teva Mountain Games will include a mountain photography competition, an interactive family zone and demo area, live music and mountain lifestyle parties.? Come check out the intense competition, thrilling victories and the lastest and greatest in outdoor gear.

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The late spring snow storms have increased our snowpack to almost normal and the rivers are starting to rise.? It's time to get geared up for the summer activities that Vail and Beaver Creek have to offer and one of my favorite's is whitewater rafting.? Savor a true adventure while in Vail or Beaver Creek this summer with a whitewater rafting trip.? Class I to Class V river trips on the Eagle, Colorado and Arkansas are available.? Take a day to enjoy the trills of a half day, full day or multi-day river trip designed for beginner to advanced paddlers.? For information on rafting please go to:? www.timberlinetours.com or www.lakotaguides.com