Wilderness Voyageur's Beer and Gear Fest gets better every year.  This summer's gathering included the first annual 5K Vasque Trail Run to kick off the festivities.  About 20 runners came out for the event, all excited to see the course and get over the finish line.  After receiving race numbers the group headed over to the Ferncliff Peninsula, an area of land surrounded by the Loop section of the Lower Youghiogheny and well known for being an ecological hotspot of the area.  The course included two laps on Ferncliff and Oakwoods trail with several tight turns, large mud pits, gradual inclines and lots of roots, stumps, rocks and dirt! 

    Racers included local Ohiopylians, visiting kayakers, gear reps and running fanatics.  Everyone finished and recieved a pair of Darn Tough socks for entering.  The winners received a free pair of Vasque Trail Running shoes...over $100 value!!!  Everyone had a great time, especially knowing that the physical exertion was over and the beer drinking just beginning! 









Come out next year where we hope to have more participants which means more prizes from our awesome reps!