Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge, Powderhorn Resort
January 28, 2006

Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge ski race added excitement to our already fun-packed and busy Saturdays. Most of our Special Olympics athletes competed in the event. Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge organizers were awesome and quickly made arrangements to accommodate participants from Colorado Discover Ability.
>> Check out the race results.
More information about the event on the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge web site.

Greer goes for a win.

Erin on the race course.

Mandi rips the race course.

Jake goes for the gold.

Justin takes it easy on the course.

Trevor with with his guide Brad.

Nick makes a very good time.

Mike on the fourth gate.

Coach Marge having fun on the race course.

Eric gets too far from the gate into soft snow.

Tim on the third gate of the race course.

Ashley tries to recover from a near fall.

Terry navigates the race course.

Cathy on the race course.

Coach Martin also participated.

The award ceremony.

Matt proudly shows his medal.

Wendy at the award ceremony.

Sisters Erin and Mandi with their mom Marlene.

Eric and Wendy congratulate each after.

Coaches Marge and Steve Gunderson.

Greer showing her trophies.

Artie and Tad after the race.

Jason shows his medal.