Teva games in vail colorado

Sports Sports. Big tricks, nasty whitewater? No problem. Endurance is not my forte. And this is what makes the Teva Mountain Games, which start today at 10 a. For kayaking having the four competitions it shows all aspects of kayaking. At the Teva Games, you really see a high level of ability and performance.

In the next four days, athletes of all forms dogs included will be running, paddling, biking, climbing, fishing, jumping the aforementioned canines and yes, running, Ruth, all over Vail as the Eighth annual Teva Mountain Games come to town. It was the first time we had a World Cup event in the states. And why not? The runners will be going all the way up from Golden Peak to the top, covering This year, the Vail Valley Foundation, which took over the event for the first time, reported well over 1, athletes and over 35, spectators in attendance.

The Teva Games established credibility as a world-class sporting event, by drawing top pros in many sports, Imhof said. It was a national race out there — nobody was missing from among the best riders. Climbers at the World Cup bouldering event competed against the best as well. The competition, which is the only climbing World Cup in the United States, drew the top European pros. The kayaking competitions, the most established part of the event, are easily some of the biggest and most respected races in the kayaking world, said professional Vail Valley kayaker Brad Ludden.

In fact, the event had at least 35 more businesses setting up expo booths compared to last year, he said. It gives us tremendous exposure and continues to place Teva as premiere adventure brand. Imhof said the foundation plans to continue growing all the athletic events, including the new half-marathon. Amateur participation was strong this year, and Imhof hopes the trend will continue.