Fun doesn't come easy. Today we hear the story of the inception of Bailey Fest and how a once tenuous relationship with a landowner at a critical rapid on the run became a forgotten issue.

0:00 - 3:00        Introduction
3:01 - 5:18         Who cares about Bailey Canyon?
5:19 - 8:16         Where’s the Gauley Fest of Colorado?
8:17 - 19:38      Acquiring water for recreational use
19:39 - 27:10   Putting together Bailey Fest
27:11 - 35:32   Foamy Race
35:33 - 37:47   Not all unicorns and rainbows
37:48 - 56:21   Liberation of First Falls
56:22 - 59:33   Conclusion

The Foamie Race Intro Video
Bailey Fest 2010 Video

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