Athletes to Watch: The Jackson Family
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
The most iconic kayaking family in the United States, if not the world, the Jacksons…
ATHLETES TO WATCH
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Some come for glory, some come to just have a little fun. At the GoPro Mountain Games, pros and amateurs from around the world (and from just around the corner) come together to compete (or to just be a part of it) side-by-side, soaking up the sun and enjoying Vail’s annual kick-off to summer in the mountains.
FACES OF THE 2021 GOPRO MOUNTAIN GAMES
Athletes to Watch: Josiah Middaugh
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
Josiah Middaugh is a perennial force in the Mountain Games and a 10-time GMC Ultimate…
Athletes to watch: Brooks Laich
Posted by: Tom Boyd
Canadian NHL star Brooks Laich returns to the GoPro Mountain Games in 2021 and, yes,…
Athletes to Watch: Jeshurun Small
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
Colorado native Jeshurun Small embraces his first name every time he takes on a trail…
Athletes to Watch: Richie Schley
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member Richie Schley is a pioneer of freeride mountain biking…
Athletes to Watch: Nick Troutman
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
A perennial fixture on the Mountain Games podium in numerous kayak events (and sometimes even…
Athletes to watch: O’Winter the dog
Posted by: Tom Boyd
A 3-year-old Belgian Malinois from Colorado Springs, O’Winter’s skill set goes well beyond the dock,…
Athletes to Watch: Joe Gray
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
Joe Gray is going for a record seventh victory in the adidas Terrex 10K Spring…
Athletes to Watch: Tara Richardson
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
In 2019, 27-year-old Tara Richardson beat her nearest competitor by nearly a full minute to…
Athletes to Watch: Sparky Moir
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
Fruita’s Sparky Moir grew up practicing classical ballet and danced through college. After 20 years…
Athletes to Watch: Josh Eberly
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
After a competitive road running career, Josh Eberly made the switch to trail running and…
Athletes to watch: Rafa Ortiz
Posted by: Tom Boyd
In 2005, Rafa Ortiz became the first Mexican kayaker to compete in the World Freestyle…
Athletes to Watch: Team Hawaiian Chaos
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
Led by handlers Ryan and Cassie Swift, Team Hawaiian Chaos has always cherished its time…
Athletes to Watch: Team Splashdown
Posted by: Shauna Farnell
Sugar, a friendly and adorable yellow lab, returns to the GoPro Mountain Games with owner/handler…
Athletes to Watch: Chris Brubeck
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
Chris Brubeck has worked with Discmania for over five years dating back to early 2016.…
Athletes to Watch: Aaron Gossage
Posted by: Ross Leonhart
Aaron Gossage, 23, is from Grand Junction, Colorado, and has been playing disc golf since…
Athletes to watch: YOU!
Posted by: Tom Boyd
The best part about the GoPro Mountain Games is that YOU can compete right alongside…
