To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an array of sports, activities, and music that stretched for 6 days.

Each June, the GoPro Mountain Games descend on Vail Village, bringing upwards of 3,000 pro and amateur athletes together for more than a dozen sports including biking, kayaking, dog events, fishing, running, rafting, climbing, standup paddleboarding (SUP), hiking, disc golf, and even yoga in Colorado’s high country.

Hundreds of visitors, athletes, and media streamed into Vail on Saturday for the marquee day of the festival. The crowds of attendees gathered around vendor booths to check out the latest gear from GoPro to Oakley. They strained their necks to get glimpses of athletes competing on Gore Creek and the massive rock climbing wall staged at the base of the mountain.

“This was a true return to all the vitality and excitement that have come with the GoPro Mountain Games since the event began in 2002, and we were extremely motivated to make this the best-ever version of this iconic event,” said Mike Imhof, president of the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which owns and operates the GoPro Mountain Games.

Compared to the X Games, the GoPro games are more accessible to families; most events are free and less competitive. One of the unique aspects of this festival is it brings some lesser-known sports into the spotlight, such as disc golf or SUP, and gives attendees access to try them in many cases.

GoPro Mountain Games Recap

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