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Ultimate Mountain Challenge

Posted by mvalenti Jun 7, 2008

I was on the fence about whether or not I wanted to do the 10K trail run. Then I got a call from a friend in Santa Fe asking if I wanted to be part of an all girls team for the Ultimate Mountain Challenge. The challenge combines scores from four events including the Kayak Down River Sprint, the Sobe Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, the Road Bike Hill Climb and the 10K Spring Run Off.

 

It didn't take much convincing but as soon as I committed I got super nervous. I have been living at sea level for four years and I knew the altitude would be a killer. Now that I am here I can only hope that three days is enough time to acclimate. Adding to my nerves is the fact that our mountain biker has been racing professionally for several years and they decided to name our team after her sponsor (and the sponsor of the cross country mountain bike course)...Sobe.

 

 

 

Luckily these girls are a blast, super laid back and just want to have a good time...which is exactly what we plan to do starting with Rachel rocking the down river sprint this morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain, wind and cool temperatures are in the forecast this weekend in Vail, Colorado, which could make competitions like the mountain bike race and the trail run pretty dang fun!

 

The great thing about mountain festivals is the folks that come to play never let a little weather get in the way!

 

 

 

 

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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

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