Ryan Sutter's 4th Challenge - XTERRA Mountain Championship - July 17th - Beaver Creek, CO

Come watch the Pros and Amateurs (and of course our own Ryan Sutter) from around the world in this Mountain competition that includes Mountain Biking, Running and Swimming.  Check out XTERRA's website at www.xterrabeavercreek.com for more details about the day.

Ryan Sutter's 5th Challenge - Ironman Lake Placid - July 25th - Lake Placid, NY

This is a big one for Ryan - The IRONMAN!  First the 2.4 mile swim, then a 112 miles on his bike, and then just a short 26.2 marathon when that is all over.  For more details about this incredible event go to www.ironmanusa.com

Ryan Sutter's 6th Challenge - The Leadville 100 - August 14th - Leadville, CO

For the last 3 years Team First Descents has participated in The Leadville 100.  This year will be no different.  Come out and join us cheer on all 8 of our members of Team First Descents.  For times, directions and more information please visit  www.leadvilletrail100.com

Pro-Am Squash Tournament - August 21st - August 22nd - Minturn, CO

Join us at the PRO-AM SquashTournament at the Minturn Racquet and Trout Club.

Ryan Sutter's 7th Challenge - Scott Firefighter Challenge - August 28th - August 29th - Vail, CO

The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. "victim" as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.  For more details plese visit www.firefighterschallenge.com

Ryan Sutters 8th Challenge - Nautica Malibu Triathlon - September 11th and 12th - Malibu, CA

Ryan is headed out West for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon.  We could think of worse places to be Ryan!  If anyone is interested in cheering Ryan on please head out to the beach and make sure to wear your FD Gear.  For information about this weekend event, go to http://www.nauticamalibutri.com/

Ryan Sutter's 9th Challenge - 24 Hours of Moab-2 Man Team - October 9th - October 10th - Moab, UT

Put it in Granny gear and join Ryan as he shows off his strength and endurance.  If you are in the Moab area join the other 4,000 racers, crew and spectators and enjoy this world class event.  You can learn more at http://www.grannygear.com/Races/Moab/index.shtml

Ryan Sutter's 10th and Final Event - NYC Marathon - November 7th - New York City, NY

Come cheer on Ryan, Brad and 3 of our amazing First Descents Participants while they run the 26.2 miles that is one of the most popular marathons in the country.  For all your information needs go to www.ingnycmarathon.org

Outdoor Kayak Benefit  - September 2010 - Hood River, OR

The challenge is worth it:  Paddle with a Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard from Hood River Waterfront Park around Wells Island, an approximate distance of 3 miles while raising money for First Descents.  For more information about this event please visit http://www.outdoorplay.com/PaddleForCancer

For more questions on any of these events please contact Lisa Goldstein at lisa@firstdescents.org.