fitness paddling: exercise, train, race by kayak & canoe

For this year, the 48 mile race is scheduled in the middle of Memorial Day weekend on May 25, 2008. They are just two classes to enter: single or double blade. I hope to see more racers this year. You can expect great scenery, high water, a fast current and a strong headwind.

Please check 2008 Marathon Race Calendar for more racing opportunities in Colorado and vicinity.

Paddling along the Eagle Nest cliff

Scott Cumming (Fenn surfski, 4:55:10) and Jeremy Rodgers (JKK Supernova, 4:58:57) at the finish

Mike Lesnik in his WSBS X-par Missile kayak (5:06:08)

Marek Uliasz finishing in Thunderbolt-x kayak (5:19:37)

Danielle Ballengee in Vaihala surfski (5:28:26)

Dax, our Newfie girl, and a stern of Thunderbolt kayak

Related posts and links:

• 2007 Wyoming Outback Challenge on North Platte River- Results and Pictures
• 3 Days on the North Platte River in Wyoming: from Treasure Island to Fort Steele
• Memorial Day Race - Wyoming Outback Challenge on the North Platte River
• 2007 Wyoming Outback Challenge on North Platte River
• more paddling on North Platte River at Mountain Wayfarer
• North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir, Wyoming
• North Platte River from Treasure Island to Pick Bridge - movie
• The Floater's Guide to Wyoming Rivers: Paddle and Portage
• Wyoming Atlas & Gazetteer
• map of public access areas by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
• North Platte River guides by Canoe Colorado:
  Treasure Island-Saratoga and Saratoga-Pick Bridge
• river flow: Northgate, CO | Ft Steele/Dugway