Teva Mountain Games Day 1

And they are off!!! Today was the start of the games with the first event of the Steep Creek Championship held in Homestake Creek, dropping a whopping 480 feet per mile Homestake is a paddling gem that was once known only to Vail Valley locals . I tell you what these guys and gals are tough. With 6 females and 57 men this event was packed and all were eager for the bruising torrent full of pockets and chutes leaving the competitors stoked with conditions and really stepping up their games for the competition. The weather held off for the practice runs but let loose some rain and sleet for the finals. After the last boat ran we headed into Vail Village to check out the rest of the set up but bailed due to the weather. Which worked out well for me, when I got back to the caravan in Leadville I headed out for a good run and as luck would have it my route passed right in front of Rosie's Brewpub, sitting at 10,152 feet claims the title of North America's highest brewery so I had to give it a go. Tomorrow I am going to check out the IFSC Bouldering World Cup Qualifer, dockdogs Big Air competition, kayak freestyle qualifier, the Sobe freeride demonstration and maybe the Ozomatli concert. I am also going to try and ride some of the outragous single track around Vail if I get a chance!! More tomorrow. I just got word that climbing stud Chris Sharma has entered the climbing competition which I am sure will be amazing!! Oh yeah I also wanted to let you guys know that there is a bar in town with PBR 2 for $1!!! DYYY-NOOOO-MITE!!