Pacifico Gore IV Raft Challenge

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

10:00 AM

As its name implies, the Pacifico Gore IV Rafting Challenge is a 4-mile downriver time trial through the Class IV playground of lower Gore Creek west of International Bridge. This competition is geared toward Class IV rafters who love a good ol‘ sprint to the finish. Do you have the skills and speed to be crowned the Gore IV champion? 

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

10:00 AM

CATEGORIES:

Open (Men/Women)
*This competition is for Class IV rafters only. Athletes need to have rafted this stretch of the river at least twice at a water level similar to what the race will be.  Athletes will be contacted by an event representative and will need to pass certain qualifications in order to participate in the competition.

EQUIPMENT:

• Hyside 10.5 Mini Max rafts will be available for competitors needing a raft. 
  • A limited number of Hyside rafts will be available in each wave.
  • Competitors needing a raft MUST make this request on the registration website.
  • Competitors may bring their own Hyside 10.5 Mini Max raft.
• Athletes must wear competitor bibs outside their PFDs at all times.
• Event organizers and whitewater rescue teams are not responsible for equipment rescue and/or equipment removal from the GoPro Mountain Games whitewater courses should athletes lose their equipment during practice or competition.

REQUIRED GEAR:

• Coast Guard / ISO approved PFD
• Helmet
• Protective footwear
• Throw-bag
• Dry-suit, wetsuit, or splash pants 
• Athletes should bring their own paddles 

FORMAT & RULES:

• The Gore IV Raft Challenge is for Class IV rafters.  
• The course is on Gore Creek and is approximately 4 miles long. All competitors must have successfully navigated the course prior to the competition.  
• Please obey all ‘no access’ and ‘trespassing’ signage. This race runs through private property. Please respect the areas surrounding this race.  
• Athletes must arrive at the put–in 45 minutes before the race starts to check in, complete gear check, attend the mandatory safety meeting, receive their start times, and pick up their competition bib.   
• Paddlers who lose their equipment and require a rescue of any kind and/or appear to be excessively falling and swimming will be pulled from the course by the safety team. Paddlers who lose their gear and exit the river will receive a DNF.  
• Final race rules and format will be available during the Safety Meeting. 
• Athletes are encouraged to use reef safe sunscreen during all competitions.

location:

The course will start at the International Bridge in Mountain House Gear Town and finish at Stephens Park. 

RAFT CHALLENGE RESULTS

PRICE

EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 1 – April 5, 2023
$80/boat

REGISTRATION PRICING // April 6 – May 31, 2023
$85/boat

REGISTRATION PRICING // June 1 – June 7, 2023
$95/boat

*The first person that registers will serve as the captain and pay the full entry fee. All team members must register by June 1st at 6:00 PM.

PAYOUT

Total Prize Purse: $2,500

1st Place Team – $1,250 ($625 per person)

2nd Place Team – $750 ($375 per person)

3rd Place Team – $500 ($250 per person)

PRIZES

1st – YETI Rambler 36oz Bottle
2nd – YETI Yonder 1L Bottle
3rd – YETI Yonder .75ml Bottle

Prizes to be determined.

race start:

SUP & Down River Sprint Put In @ Aspen Lane in East Vail

FINISH:

SUP & Down River Sprint Take Out @ Covered Bridge
in Vail Village.

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