Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/16/2008 12:11 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/17/2008 12:59 AM
Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
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Bear Valley Annual Sports Festival Continues Sunday August 17th!
Bear Valley, CA....Come celebrate the thrill of human powered recreation in the beautiful High Sierra village of Bear Valley, located at 7,000 feet along scenic Highway 4 between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. A variety of outdoor activities including rock climbing, road cycling, mountain biking, flatwater kayaking, hiking and trail running will blend into an exciting weekend of adventure, education, competition and fun. It doesn't matter whether you "pull, pedal or paddle", or simply just want to try a new outdoor sport in a safe and supportive environment, the Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival has something for everybody.....
Festival Highlights:
Road Cycling: "Ebbetts Pass Century" - 101 miles; 12,800 ft. of climbing; 1st 100 registrations receive a space into 2009 Death Ride (entry fee not included).
Mountain Bike Race: "Grizzly Challenge" - 1 to 3 laps; 8.75 miles/lap; 1500 ft. of climbing/lap; cash prizes
Rock Climbing: Clinics, Adventures & Kids - all ages and abilities welcome.
Bouldering Competition: "Bear Valley Boulder Bash" - 100+ problems; V0-V6+; 5 divisions; cash prizes
Kayaking: "Lake Alpine Paddling Adventure & Lunch" - enjoy time on the water and "adventure treaure hunt" leading to lunch. Fun for the whole family.
Plus more: Trail Running; Hiking; and Disc Golf (details coming soon ...)
Barbeque: Everyone is invited to join the festival Saturday night in Bear Valley for tasty food, good company, prizes and music (more info).
Everyone is welcomed to participate in as little or much as they desire. Pre-registration is encouraged and spaces are limited in some activities. Please feel free to contact Mountain Adventure Seminarswith questions.
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