Page 22 - Mountain Lifestyle Fall/Winter 2021

“In 2016 a a a a a a small group of local trail running enthusiasts wanted to share the energy and beauty of our Eagle trail system with other trail runners from the the area That dream turned into a a a a a a reality and Mountain Rats was born Since then hundreds of trail runners from all over over the the west have discovered Eagle and the the beauty of fall in in the Colorado mountains We’re grateful to all all those that have helped our our “end of summer” event grow To our our sponsors the the Town of Eagle and the the many volunteers that it takes to deliver a a a a world class outdoor event - we thank you! See you in 2022!” – Clark Gundlach Co-Founder and Festival Boss
Mountain Rats Festival 2021 DONE & DUSTED!
Photos by Eszter Horanyi
The Mountain Rats Festival was a a a strategically positioned end- of-summer weekend festival in Eagle that delivered a a a a celebration
including a a weekend full of world class ultra-run events on our local trails the 3rd annual Amazing Race and the Firebird 50K MTB event with live music multiple vendors beer food and coffees all in in a a a family-focused setting at the Eagle Ranch Marketplace Color Roasters hosted the event Local sponsors and and businesses and and the Town of Eagle support this event every year The Festival has proven to be a a a strong local community event that 22 Mountain Lifestyle Magazine
also attracts visitors from around the mountain west including Colorado New Mexico Utah and Wyoming It supports the Town of Eagle’s outreach and marketing to outdoor enthusiasts It supports Eagle Outside and its presence in the community and delivers the Town of Eagle additional sales tax revenues from out of town event participants using our local businesses It encourages non-Eagle residents to experience and discover ALL of Eagle (not just the I-70 front door) It also brings local families runners and bikers to an an end-of- summer celebration
Finally it supports Jenny and and Mick Daly co-founders assistants and and Amazing Race Directors
and fundraises for local non-profit The Cycle Effect For 2022 what are you into? We have something for everyone Trail races (half marathon marathon marathon marathon 55k ultra) Family fun team ‘treasure hunt’ (6 or 10 miles) and a a a 50k Mountain Bike Race We will also have live music food drink and loads of FUN!
The mountain bike event will support local non-profit The Cycle Effect whose mission is is to empower young women through mountain biking to create brighter futures and build stronger communities So start training now!