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Re: [RC] Last Ass Over the Pass? - Joe LongOn Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:08:32 -0800, "Karla Watson" <karlawatson@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Is the "Ass" a mule or a donkey? That would certainly change things! Do they ride it or just lead it the whole way? -------Karla Watson/owner of 3 miniature donkeys ;-) "In the mountain town of Leadville (I believe it is Leadville) they have an annual race called "Last ass over the pass". It is a half marathon that runners run with a four legged ass. It was started as a loose re-enactment of the old gold miners racing to town with their gold and their mules." They run and lead the animal, which carries a 33-pound pack. Riding is not allowed. They not only have one in Leadville, but in Cripple Creek and other mountain towns. Check here: http://www.adventuresportsmagazine.com/features/ass_over_pass.html or http://tinyurl.com/aa872 -- Joe Long jlong@xxxxxxxx http://www.rnbw.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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