2007 Great Falls Extreme Race

Gotta love great falls, the water for the morning practice runs is warmer than the air around you and probably warmer than the shower water you just bathed in.....and oh yeah, it smells like your toilet. But none-the-less it plays host to one of the greatest sections or vertical whitewater in the country and sets the perfect scene for an extreme race.
This year I believe there we about 60 racers including local legends and pro's from all over. Jay Kincaid even made his way to the east coast to race with EJ in their new Jackson Super Hero's.

After taking a couple practice runs on the falls with Brian Kirk, i was feeling solid with my lines and was ready for the race to start. The first heat is the toughest because the only take 10 to the finals. Feeling the pressure i layed down my fasted time of the day putting me in 5th place overall for the finals.
My run in finals was going great as i thought i had the smooth line off of the fingers only to get bumped by the rock and pushed left. I made a quick recovery and a sprint for the finish but could only scramble enough time back to get 8th. Next year will be the year from redemption.

After the race a great time was had by all at the Potamac Festival and it was great catching up with the likes of Woody Callaway and the new "LL rep extraordinar", Mike.