If you're looking for a fun filled way to truly kick the summer off in style, then you must consider visiting the Vail Valley for the Teva Mountain Games, a festival slated to begin June 4, 2009 and to run until June 7, 2009.  Teva Mountain Games events will take place at various locations throughout the Vail area with a number of resorts participating as hosts . More information about the Teva Mountain Games can be found at http://www.tevamountaingames.com

With a backdrop of  mountains, art and music, more than 2000 amateur and pro athletes vie in some truly extreme athletic contests with a mountain sports twist, icnluding kayaking, trail running, rafting, biking, adventure racing and climbing. Also on tap will be photography competitions, Adventure Film School, live concerts, the Teva Mountain Ball and a multitude of street parties. Many of the events are free, making it well worthwhile to check out the events during these three days of activity.