Yakima Skyline Rim

A couple weekends ago, we drove to the Yakima River Canyon for an event called the Yakima Skyline Rim, an ultra-running race with a 25 or 50K option. Brandon was running the 25K and Kye and I were the support crew.

Brandon knew a guy that was also running in the race, with several other friends. So we hooked up with this crew on Friday night around a bonfire at the campground. They were great guys with campfire tales both amazing and hilarious.

Just before Brandon and the racers hit the trail, Kye and I headed out to hike a bit. The course was beautiful, with views of the Yakima River, Ellensburg, and the Cascades.

(B is in blue, third person in this pic)

We enjoyed a short hike, then went back to camp where Kye had a great time throwing rocks in the river from the suspension bridge.

Just over a couple hours later, Brandon came across the finish line, placing 5th. Pretty good for no training.

(B coming over the bridge at the finish)

After the race, there was live bluegrass, wood-fire pizza, tons of other grub, and Ellensburg brew on tap. Support crew is not too bad. I got to hike, throw rocks with Kye, eat excellent food, and enjoy bluegrass; Brandon 'got' to run 16 steep miles. Hmmm...