Chris Freud:
"VAIL — Try to top that.
It's a game that the Teva Mountain Games has been playing rather successfully since its inception as the Jeep Whitewater Festival many years ago. That said, rafting toward a keg of beer at the end of Dowd Chute, no matter how noble the pursuit, wasn't hard.
But how do you top last year's steep-creek championships, which start the 2012 edition of the Mountain Games, today at 10 a.m. up at Homestake Creek near Red Cliff?
Honza Lasko, of the Czech Republic, and New Zealand's Michael Dawson tied for first in the two-run race down to the hundredth second — 3 minutes, 34.62 seconds.
Try doing that again.
OK, probably not, but the Homestake race kicks off four days of mountain sporting events, which should provide plenty of chills and definitely some spills. What was originally a rafting event is now a confluence of biking, running, whitewater, climbing, fishing and dog sports....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Showing posts with label Teva Mountain Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teva Mountain Games. Show all posts
May 30, 2012
SandBoxBlogs; Vail Daily News "Teva Mountain Games names official app"
VAIL, Colorado — TimeRAZOR, the free, dynamic hyperlocal events app that gives users the scoop on tons of cool events near where you live, work and play, has been named the official mobile app of the Teva Mountain Games being held in Vail May 31 though June 3 by the Vail Valley Foundation.
The app, which acts as a “fast pass,” will provide users an entire listing of, and priority access to, select events throughout the entire weekend. Love the swag but hate the wait? TimeRAZOR users can skip the lines to snag all the cool, free swag gifts provided by partner brands including Teva silk screen shirts, Eddie Bauer beanie hats, Maui Jim celebrity athlete autographs, VIP passes and much more.
“By partnering with The Vail Valley Foundation, timeRAZOR is the perfect app for those with an active lifestyle and a perfect partner for this long weekend filled with tons of activities,” said Paul Abling from the Vail Valley Foundation.
“We're excited to work with the Vail Valley Foundation and Teva Mountain Games in order to provide a unique marketing mobile solution for their partners and allow their participants to spend more time enjoying the games and less time in lines,” said Carolyn Parent, chief experience officer for timeRAZOR.
To download the free app, visit http://app.net/timeRAZOR
The app, which acts as a “fast pass,” will provide users an entire listing of, and priority access to, select events throughout the entire weekend. Love the swag but hate the wait? TimeRAZOR users can skip the lines to snag all the cool, free swag gifts provided by partner brands including Teva silk screen shirts, Eddie Bauer beanie hats, Maui Jim celebrity athlete autographs, VIP passes and much more.
“By partnering with The Vail Valley Foundation, timeRAZOR is the perfect app for those with an active lifestyle and a perfect partner for this long weekend filled with tons of activities,” said Paul Abling from the Vail Valley Foundation.
“We're excited to work with the Vail Valley Foundation and Teva Mountain Games in order to provide a unique marketing mobile solution for their partners and allow their participants to spend more time enjoying the games and less time in lines,” said Carolyn Parent, chief experience officer for timeRAZOR.
To download the free app, visit http://app.net/timeRAZOR
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
April 21, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Vail Daily "Teva Mountain Games free Vail concerts announced"
"VAIL — While some of the world's foremost adventure athletes tackle the mountains and rivers of Vail during the 11th annual Teva Mountain Games, some equally prominent musical artists will take to the main stage for a pair of free concerts when the Mountains of Music series rocks Vail Village May 31 and June 2.
Both free shows will be on the main Teva Mountain Games stage at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village and both will get underway at 7 p.m. The May 31 performance with Williams will be held in conjunction with the event's opening ceremonies....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Both free shows will be on the main Teva Mountain Games stage at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village and both will get underway at 7 p.m. The May 31 performance with Williams will be held in conjunction with the event's opening ceremonies....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
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