TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES, VAIL, COLORADO, USA, JUNE 2021

Words: Clay Wright

The Mountain Games at Vail is a glamorous affair of big sponsors, big checks, and big crowds, so many expected a second year without this prestigious multi-sport XL event. Surprise! Back in March, the Vail Valley Foundation chose to give it a go, planning a pared-down event that could function if COVID restrictions eased off a bit to enable the athletes to perform whether the crowds could attend or not. Almost on cue, the outdoor restrictions were lifted just weeks ahead of the Mountain Games, and the public was invited back into town to enjoy the show. Awkward, uncomfortable, and a bit unexpected, but the Mountain Games were on! But a second gloomy cloud was hovering over the Games—low snowpack jeopardized all river events, as the courses were too low…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2021

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