I recently found out about this event held on beautiful Flathead Lake in Montana. This lake and the surrounding towns are my favorite summer place in the world. I'll happen to be there this summer at this time and so will be able to swim in this race with my kids. It's the same day as the wonderful Long Bridge Swim over in Sandpoint, Idaho, but, if you're looking for a reason to visit Montana, check this out.
Best of all, the sponsoring organization is mobilized to build a pool in the area (see http://www.mvaquatics.org).
Thanks! I'm aiming for Glacier at some point and hope to throw in Flathead Lake as a side trip. August 1 is awfully soon to plan a trip from Chicago. (It's also the date of the USMS 6-Mile-Plus Championship in Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Springs, MI, so I guess CreamPuff's calendar is preoccupied that weekend!) :)
I like the community swims. If this is an annual event, I'll look for it in coming years.
Thanks! I'm aiming for Glacier at some point and hope to throw in Flathead Lake as a side trip. August 1 is awfully soon to plan a trip from Chicago. (It's also the date of the USMS 6-Mile-Plus Championship in Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Springs, MI, so I guess CreamPuff's calendar is preoccupied that weekend!) :)
I like the community swims. If this is an annual event, I'll look for it in coming years.
