Hundreds expected to attend Gore 2006 whitewater race

KREMMLING, Colo. – With hundreds of spectators and participants expected at this year’s whitewater race on the Colorado River through Gore Canyon Aug. 19, Bureau of Land Management officials are working closely with the race organizers, Union Pacific Railroad and Grand County.

The Gore Race is a national competitive whitewater race through Gore Canyon southwest of Kremmling. This year’s race gets underway at noon.

This year race organizers will incorporate shuttle buses and designated parking areas to reduce traffic congestion. Also, the Confluence Road to the put-in for the Gore Canyon run will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to noon.

The free shuttles will run between Pumphouse Campground and the confluence of the Blue and Colorado Rivers with stops at designated parking areas. Competitors may park in the designated area along the Trough Road just west of the Confluence Road. A public overflow parking area will be located near Pumphouse Campground.

“We’re reminding everyone to stay off of the railroad tracks and keep their dogs leashed,” said John Ruhs, Kremmling BLM Field Manager.

Ruhs also points out that the Pumphouse Recreation Area will be occupied by high numbers of racers and spectators the weekend of Aug. 19.

For those looking to camp away from the race activity, a limited number of campsites are available farther down river at BLM’s Radium Site.

This will be the 18th year for the race. Race organizers obtain a special recreation use permit from BLM to hold the race and coordinate closely with BLM, Union Pacific and Grand County.

For more information on Gore 2006, visit www.gorecanyon.com.

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