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Photos: Battle of the Animas returns to Durango

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 3:09 PM MT

Updated Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:04 PM MT

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James Allred high-fives Larkin Brodie, both with Eolus Bar & Dining, after winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas at Santa Rita Park on Wednesday. About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops started the race at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. After the race, teams were shuttled to Steamworks for the closing ceremony and trophy presentation along with complementary barbecue. Second place was awarded to 11th Street Station and third place went to Homeslice Pizza/El Moro Tavern team. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
James Allred high-fives Larkin Brodie, both with Eolus Bar & Dining, after winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas at Santa Rita Park on Wednesday. About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops started the race at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. After the race, teams were shuttled to Steamworks for the closing ceremony and trophy presentation along with complementary barbecue. Second place was awarded to 11th Street Station and third place went to Homeslice Pizza/El Moro Tavern team. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops prepare for the 20th annual Battle of the Animas Rafting competition on Wednesday at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats that raced to Santa Rita Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops prepare for the 20th annual Battle of the Animas Rafting competition on Wednesday at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats that raced to Santa Rita Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops take off from the 32nd Street put-in on Wednesday as they race to Santa Rita Park during the 20th annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops take off from the 32nd Street put-in on Wednesday as they race to Santa Rita Park during the 20th annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops take off from the 32nd Street put-in on Wednesday as they race to Santa Rita Park during the 20th annual Battle of the Animas Rafting competition. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops take off from the 32nd Street put-in on Wednesday as they race to Santa Rita Park during the 20th annual Battle of the Animas Rafting competition. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Eolus Bar & Dining staff guided by Hundy Dolla Don, with Mild to Wild Rafting, are the first to reach the take-out at Santa Rita Park on Wednesday, winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas. About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops started the race at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. After the race, teams were shuttled to Steamworks for the closing ceremony and trophy presentation along with a complementary barbecue. Second place was 11th Street Station and third place was Homeslice Pizza/El Moro Tavern team. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Eolus Bar & Dining staff guided by Hundy Dolla Don, with Mild to Wild Rafting, are the first to reach the take-out at Santa Rita Park on Wednesday, winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas. About 60 workers from local restaurants, lodging establishments and tourist shops started the race at the 32nd Street put-in. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provided certified raft guides for each of the 10 boats for the race. After the race, teams were shuttled to Steamworks for the closing ceremony and trophy presentation along with a complementary barbecue. Second place was 11th Street Station and third place was Homeslice Pizza/El Moro Tavern team. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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