Sights and Sounds from Rebecca Farm Cross Country

“Is Montana weather always like this?” I asked a local in attendance at last night’s competitor party. “Watercolor skies, cotton candy clouds, perfect temperature, double rainbows?”

Are you kidding me, Montana? Photo by Leslie Wylie.

He shook his head. “Nope. Last weekend it was hotter than blazes, the weekend before that it was pouring rain, and most of the time when we see double rainbows it’s because we’ve had one too many of these,” he said, lifting his beer.

But the Kalispell, Montana weather was clearly on Team Rebecca Farm yesterday, much to the delight of spectators who turned out in droves to take in the action. The hillsides were dotted with onlookers sprawled out on blankets, and the competitors did their part to put on a show. There were feats of incredible athleticism, dramatic displays of heart and a positive thrill-to-spill ratio.

Tracy Valentine, the Washington state photographer who shared her beautiful jog photos with EN earlier today, was here yesterday as well, capturing the cross country action and atmosphere.

From competitors …

Gina Economou and Calidore in the Rebecca Farm CCI3*. Photo by Tracy Valentine.

… to spectators (and their adorable dogs!) …

Photo by Tracy Valentine.

… here’s a glimpse of the day that was, as seen through Tracy’s lens.

You can check out more of Tracy’s work at Tracy Valentine Photography here.

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