http://www.imogenerun.com/
A quick shout out to the local running community… don’t forget to mark your calendar for June 1st registration for the Imogene Pass Run on Sept. 11th. The race fills up very fast, so an early morning registration will guarantee a slot.

As if in perfect coordination with the new snowfall in the mountains this morning, priming the potential for an epic run-off for river season, Avery Brewing announced recently that it will join Colorado breweries Oskar Blues, New Belgium, Ska Brewing, Breckenridge and Upslope Brewing in canning their creations. Boulder Brewing’s Hazed and Infused is slated to hit the stores later on this month as well.

Gone are the days of suffering in the Heineken, Budweiser, Coors, Tecate doldrums while quenching sun induced thirst on the river. For those of you uninitiated into the world of recreational rafting, canned beer is as important as any other critical piece of gear on a boat. What else would fuel a day long expedition into the unknown with good friends and good food? Who else would carry a kayaker’s required ration of barley pop? Given the shrinking size of play boats these days, the role of the raft is even more important in maintaining harmony on the river. Glass is banned on rivers by anyone with half a brain, leaving cans the only other option. I, for one, look forward to reaching into my cooler and pulling out an Avery that, according to BrewNews.org http://beernews.org/2010/05/the-craft-beer-can-revolution/, is rumored to be a hoppy pilsner. A perfect complement to a sandy beach rest stop on a hot July day.

Mmmmmmmmmm…… beer!

This looks pretty fun. Oyster Off Road Adventure- Glenwood Springs

Saturday May 22nd- 9AM race starts from Transition Area, Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs

The Oyster Urban Adventure Racing series hosts a version of its well known urban series in small mountain towns as the Oyster Off-Road adventure. This race challenges teams of two to push the limits in some of nature’s pristine playgrounds.

From the website above:

• Teams of Two, three or four
• Mandatory Disciplines- biking and running
• 4 to 5 hours spanning 20 to 30 miles
• Mystery Disciplines could include, but are not limited to- kayaking, climbing, repelling, basic orienteering, trivia, clue solving, and crazy other activities. We do reserve the right to get you wet.
• The Off Road course is a secret and reveals itself as teams move from Check Point to Check Point