This past weekend I photographed the latest Tough Mudder event in Mount Snow, Vermont. Having previously shot Tough Mudder Tri-State and Tough Mudder Pennsylvania, I’d say this is definitely the most grueling course I have encountered. This is thanks largely to the fact that the ten mile course is composed largely of strenuous climbs up and down ski slopes. And then, of course, there are the obstacles. Click through for the highlights from Saturday and Sunday.
Electroshock Therapy
Pumping up the Mudders at the start line with a reminder of recent events
Why not carry a rugby ball through the whole course?
Keg toss for free beer
Helping fellow Mudders with elegance and style
Many people don't finish the course...
The Boa Constrictor obstacle is tough on knees and shins
Entering the Ball Shrinker
Electroshock Therapy
It was Derby day on Saturday!
The Funky Monkey is not easy.
Banana
The view from Mount Snow
Boa Constrictor tunnels emptied out into freezing muddy water, of course
Tigger and Pooh were a great partnership to watch on Saturday
Mudder fans
Some people came armed
Calf crams were very common
Caught by barbed wire in the Kiss of Mud obstacle
The littlest Mudder
I don't think anyone drowned
"Up" was a common theme to the day. Sadly, those chair lifts were inert.
What to say about this photo... he and his buddies carried logs for the second half of the course.
Classy form on Walk the Plank
Spartan sneak attack
Smoking and helping
She was tough
I think this guy enjoyed his electric shocks
Your reward for 3 hours of grueling punishment? A free headband!
Free mullets and mohawks
Sunday was Mother's Day
The Waldo team. Look for the after photo below
Tough lady, and excellent camera stashing technique
First Aid
The Evil Knievil obstacle was great for displays of teamwork
He made it up the halfpipe on sheer momentum, all while carrying a log
Upon seeing the banana station, he exclaimed "You animals!". But the need for potassium won over.
Near the end - ice bath and dye. Why not?
By the end of the course, many people were looking forward to the Fire Walker
Tough Mudders.
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Vitaliy - Dude, these are amazing! (I think I already commented about these on flickr a while but whatever, nothing wrong with 2 lol) The banana waiting for the port-a-potty is hilarious! You’ve also caught some great in-the-moment shots
Dmitry - Thanks, V! So many great moments to capture at every Tough Mudder – that’s one of my favorite things about the job.