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

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

USNWC & World Kayak PRO*AM Team Throwdown - August 28 - Charlotte, NC

Get kayaking with USNWC and the World Kayak PRO*AM Team.  1 PRO and 2 AMS = Freestyle Team.  There will be Men and Women divisions competing for Pro Best Trick Contest, Free Amateur Hometown Throwdown and much more.  Great Prizes.  The USNWC is donating all water time to everyone so any money raised will be donated to First Descents.  We hope to see you in Charlotte on August 28th!   For more information please contact:  jason@rapid-straps.com

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

Man of the Cliff - October 8th-10th - Red Cliff, CO

Looking for totally something different and fun?  Join us for hatchet throwing, keg tossing, archery, caber toss, tug-of-war and so much more.  It is an amazing weekend of individual and team events.  Don't miss out on the fun!!

The 80's Ski Party Benefitting First Descents -- October 15th - Denver, CO

Get out your 80's ski clothes and head to Mile High Station at 8pm for a night of fun.  Brad, Ryan Sutter and Chris Anthony will be your emcees for the evening - this is one party you do not want to miss!!  http://www.80skiparty.com 

2nd Annual TVCC Ocoee River Race -- October 16th -- Tennessee Valley Canoe Club

What are you doing on October 16th?  Head over to the TVCC and be a part of the Ocoee River Race, a downriver race over five miles of continuous class III rapids on the middle section of the Ocoee River, from the put in to Hell Hole.  For more information check it out at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111314588907868&ref=ts   We hope to see you there!!!

The Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half and Full Marathon - October 17th - Denver, CO

First Descents is being sponsored by The Denver Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.  Join us as the weekend celebration continues.  You've been looking for a good reason to join Team FD and this is a great opportunity.   We have already started a team, Denver Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon.  We have training groups started in Vail and Denver.  Start one in your area and let us know about it!!   For more information on this event please visit http://denver.competitor.com/

The AMG Walk for Life - October 24th - Rockville, MD

Please join us to celebrate the memory of Allan Goldberg, who devoted his life to enriching and improving the lives of individuals with cancer. Help us continue Allan's vision and the mission of First Descents to improve your own health and the health of others.  To register please visit www.amgwalkforlife.com

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.