Portland, Ore - Gorge Games, LLC announces the return of one of the
most incredible events in the scenic Pacific Northwest. The 2008 Gorge
Games will take place from July 17-20 with competition held in the host
City of Hood River and surrounding areas in the scenic Columbia River
Gorge. “I am honored and thrilled to be part of the excitement that is
the Gorge Games,” said Alan Peters, Co-Founder of 2008 Gorge Games.
“This is a truly unique Pacific Northwest event that showcases all the
beauty and splendor this area has to offer. It will be a great weekend
for fans and athletes, especially the folks that live in Portland,
Southwest Washington, and the entire Columbia River Gorge community.”
The 2008 Gorge Games will consist of ten action sports and nearly 40 separate events - Adventure
Race, Running, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Mountain Biking, Outrigger Canoeing,
Riverboarding, Sailing, Skateboarding, and Windsurfing. Every sport is
led by a Sports Director - each of whom are among the top professionals
in their action sport and have organized and managed previous sporting
events as well. “Throughout the process of meeting with past sponsors,
community leaders, and athletes, we have decided to focus on three
kinds of Gorge Game participants: professional athletes, people that
fit a weekend-warrior profile, and average folks and their families
that want to experience the beauty of the Columbia Gorge and see action
sports for the first time,” said Joshua Ryan, Co-Founder and Chief
Executive Officer of the 2008 Gorge Games. It’s the public’s chance to
see one of the most incredible action packed sporting events in the
Pacific Northwest. The wild rivers, pristine forests, and the
challenges of the Columbia River Gorge itself make for the most extreme
environment possible for action sport athletes and an amazing
experience for fans.
The Gorge Games is an authentic and unique
Pacific Northwest experience. Teaching children about action sports and
encouraging young people to engage in healthy lifestyles is one of the
core missions of the Gorge Games. “To accomplish these goals for our
youth, we have scheduled a week of action sports training camps to
allow children and teens to participate in safe action sports and get
passionate about their sport of choice,” said Ryan. “We are excited to
be able to offer clinics throughout the Gorge Games including hands-on,
real-life experience with some of the greatest professionals on earth.”
Another highlight of the 2008 Gorge Games is Adventure Village in the Port of
Hood River, which will be the hub of activity all weekend long. It will
feature live open air concerts, including some of the region’s premier
musical acts and bands, interactive competitions, a farmer’s market,
and numerous social events. In addition, guests and patrons will be
able to enjoy what the city of Hood River has to offer with planned
activities downtown each night.
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