“Originating in the backcountry of Colorado, Flyathlon is a race that combines trail running and fly fishing. Taking on either the 7-mile short course or 13-mile vertical slog along a small-stream watershed, competitors run then catch a fish, or vice versa, quickly snap a photo and hope its length is enough to knock a few minutes off their finish time … Over the years, Flyathlon has morphed into an event that gathers competitors from all over the country and has raised more than $400,000 for native trout habitat.” Writer Erin Spaulding (@ink_and_flyline) traveled to Colorado to compete in her second Flyathlon competition. Along the way, she finds steep trails, finicky cutthroat and a few surprises. Read the story through the link in bio.
Photo: Craig Hoffman / @craig.hoffman.photography
