Today, I’m going to be sharing my favorite parts of the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Because for those of you who don’t know, Great Family Adventure is all about empowering and educating people on the topic of getting your family outside and exploring.
The GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, is a special event for my family because I’ve been visiting the games since when my father used to compete 16 years ago. Now, I compete each year. So for us, the games are a lot like coming home.
We Love Vail, Colorado
As a family, we adventure a lot, and we travel a ton. But the games are one place we’ve consistently gone back to almost every year. And one of my favorite things about visiting the games is actually visiting the town of Vail itself. Outside of winter, many people don’t actually realize how many fun activities Vail has on offer.
Vail has kayaking, biking, hiking, and a ton of fun stores. And not to mention, with it being summer, a lot of the restaurants are more affordable. It’s just an awesome place to visit.
You Get to See So Many Professional Athletes
Another thing we love about the GoPro Mountain games is the fact that you get to see so many professional athletes. Although I'm a professional kayaker, when I go to the games, I actually take time to go and watch other sports. I can watch the World Cup for bouldering or watch dog jumping, for example.
There’s definitely something for anyone that wants to challenge themselves. Whether you’re after a more intense event or something the average Joe can enjoy, the Mountain Games has it all.
Obviously, the kayaking events, for me, are the highlights of the mountain games. And when I go there, I have so many different events all in one weekend. One year, for instance, I did like five different kayaking events. And if you are an athlete, you’ll know that there are very few places where you can go for one discipline and have a ton of activity all weekend long.
Vendors at the Mountain Games
Visiting some of the vendors is also a huge highlight for me. During the Mountain Games, there are a ton of different tents and booths to look around. You can learn about individual brands. You can sample products. You can get free products. You can buy products. You can try new drinks. There’s just all sorts, and the engagement that these brands have with people just walking down the street is really fun.
Being able to walk to the town, stop in the booths, and check out the different products really adds an extra element to the event.
GoPro is There
One thing that’s really special about the GoPro Mountain Games is having GoPro there. GoPro is such an easy way for us to capture content and memories, especially in scenarios where our other camera equipment would get ruined.
The mud run at the games, for example, is an event I’d take my GoPro because I’d never take my phone. It’s one of those events where the GoPro can definitely handle whatever we’re going to get into. But all of my other camera equipment wouldn't. So I have years of memories participating in the events, all thanks to my GoPro.
Also, I love that at the games, GoPro themselves capture a ton of content. So while I’m capturing us in the mud or splashing in the river, GoPro is getting us from a different angle. After the event, you can see recaps on their social media feed. And it just makes me feel really involved.
Surrounded by Passion
They always say that you should surround yourself with great people, and that’s the beauty of the Mountain Games. At the GoPro Mountain Games, you’re surrounded by some of the most passionate, enthusiastic, and committed people you’ll ever meet.
So if you’re wondering whether or not you need to visit the games, you definitely should! Come visit us there in Vail, Colorado, because the Mountain Games is a great opportunity to be surrounded by some of the best people who love the outdoors and are pushing themselves to the max.
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Cameras: GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini, GoPro Hero 10 Black
Sunglasses: Wiley X
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