The Teva Mountain Games sent out an email highlighting the top 11 things to see at the games this year. So if you haven't decided to celebrate the start of summer in the mountains, maybe this will help convince you.

1. Free Ozomatli Concert & special guest APOSTLE and DJ Quest - Friday, June 6th @ 6pm

2. Opening Ceremon y - Thursday, June 5th @ 6pm. Featuring: A human powered parade, International athlete welcome, live music and giveaways!

3. Dock Dogs® - Three new dog events this year in the tank!

4. World Cup Climbing - First time on U.S. soil in almost 20 years!


5. Greenguru.com will be "upcycling" old '07 Vinyl Banners into briefcases!

6. Teva Mountain Games - Green Mantra - Make your pledge now !

7. Paragliding will be launching for the first time at the Games!

8. New photography competition! - Mountain Click - Huge cash purse!

9. Serac Adventure Film School added to the Teva Mountain Games

10. The Green Light District - featuring 5 things to make your life a little more green

11. Charity Crawl - Saturday, June 7th @ 9pm presented by VAILpm.com