| Televised sporting events have been common place | | | | seven other outdoor adventure sports to satisfy their |
| for sports such as baseball, basketball, and football. | | | | sports craving. Whether you are an aficionado of |
| However, other lesser known competitive sports are | | | | rafting or trail running, the games have spectacular |
| making their mark on cable television. Cable television | | | | events for you to enjoy. The outdoor sporting events |
| networks such as the OLN are a welcome sight for | | | | are the mainstay of the festival, but art and music |
| passionate kayakers. OLN was proud to broadcast | | | | events are also offered. There are concerts and |
| the "Teva Mountain Games" this past June. Kayakers, | | | | nightlife parties that will entertain you until the wee |
| bikers, and rafters were among many adventure | | | | hours of the morning. |
| athletes that were showcased. | | | | The Teva Mountain Games is also geared towards |
| What are the Teva Mountain Games? The Teva | | | | families. There is an event guide that will be of interest |
| Mountain Games is the premier outdoor adventure | | | | to families. For example, there is a list of events for |
| sports festival. Events include: kayaking, rafting, biking, | | | | each day. Families can figure out which events to |
| climbing, trail running, adventure race, fishing, and even a | | | | attend by reading the tips and insights offered by |
| dog challenge. The Teva Mountain Games were first | | | | festival officials. If your family has trouble deciding |
| held in 2003. This year's competition took place in Vail, | | | | which events to take in, then the family information |
| Colorado. The games consist of amateur and | | | | available will be a welcome guide. Plus, you'll know |
| professional athletes. Arts and music are an important | | | | where to take the kids for dinner. Finding a |
| aspect of the festival. | | | | family-friendly restaurant is a major plus. |
| The kayaking event has a number of different races | | | | An outdoor sports festival wouldn't be complete |
| that test novice and advanced kayakers. There is the | | | | without offering clinics to the eager spectators. The |
| Kayak PaddleCross race where kayakers try to beat | | | | games offer clinics in climbing, kayaking, adventure |
| the clock and have the fastest time. Another race pits | | | | racing, fly fishing, trail running, and mountain biking. The |
| kayakers against each other as they battle it out over | | | | clinics are geared for participants of all ages and skill |
| 200 meters of river. Kayaking fans will assuredly have | | | | levels. The clinics are free, so take advantage of them. |
| plenty of kayaking events to experience. Attending the | | | | Set your sites on attending the next Teva Mountain |
| Teva Mountain Games can boost your enthusiasm for | | | | Games or watching it on the OLN cable network from |
| the sport as you admire the skills of professional | | | | the comfort of your own home. It is thrilling to watch |
| kayakers. If you are unable to attend the games, then | | | | professional athletes in action. You might learn a thing |
| don't worry because OLN cable network has you | | | | or two about your favorite sport and have fun in the |
| covered. | | | | process. |
| Fans at the Teva Mountain Games can choose from | | | | |