Tough Mudder NorCal 2011 Photos. Tough Mudder NorCal 2011 at Squaw Valley Ski Resort was the biggest Tough Mudder event to date. Around 10,000 participants ran on Saturday and around 7,000 on Sunday. In addition to the 20+ obstacles, participants (and photographers) had to contend with an almost 3,000 foot change in elevation, as the course made full use of the absolutely stunning mountain landscape.
The event was really livened up by the presence of dozens of US Marines, who helped man (and woman) several obstacles, and really kept things going along with their unique brand of encouragement. Click through to see some of my favorite photos from this event.
The event was really livened up by the presence of dozens of US Marines, who helped man (and woman) several obstacles, and really kept things going along with their unique brand of encouragement. Click through to see some of my favorite photos from this event.
The bagpiper and… Shredder?
Braveheart Charge
Braveheart Charge
Braveheart Charge
Marines hosted pullups for t-shirts
Smurf attempts the keg toss
Costume contest. More near male nudity.
I took this cable lift to access parts of the course
Human ladder formed to conquer Everest
Struggling with the Everest obstacle
Camaraderie at Everest
Everest obstacle
Monkey bars
Some of the obstacles got a little hairy
Pirates!
Love in the 40 degree water
Walking the plank, with style points
This poor guy cut his head open on the barbed wire at the Underwater Tunnels obstacle
Determination at the Boa Constrictor
Did I mention Squaw Valley is stunning?
Mud mud mud
The Electroshock Therapy obstacle was back 
Happy finisher
Shoe drinking contest
Face marking
See that mountain? That’s, like, half way up the course.
Starting
The marines provided an unexpected ball-based obstacle
Yep, that guy was running with a baby stroller. I don’t know how far they got.
Bagpipes
Keg toss
Costume contest. These guys were the retired justice league
Everest
Teamork at Everest
You’re next
Whatever it takes
Ice bath
Looks cold
Yes, cold
Business casual
Ropes
Ropes
Underwater tunnels
A welcoming US Marine at Walk the Plank
Walk the plank backflip
Walk the plank
Squaw Valley
This was at close to 9000 feet
Hold your wood at 9000 feet
Hold your wood
Squaw Valley
Berlin Walls
Marines encourage contestants at Boa Constrictors
Cramping at Boa Constrictors
Electroshock Therapy
Finishers
Finishers
AMERICA
5 Comments
Gud way to get your camera dirty. This is awesome.
Not just my camera, but my rented lens, too! Sshhhhh!
Those are amazing pictures. I saw some of them on TM site, were you contracting for them?
We attended the 2011 NorCal, which was an awesome experience. Unfortunately, I got injured few weeks before the race… But I was there to support my team. They had an amazing time, the only issues were the long wait at the obstacles and the lack of food. One of them was so hungry, he grabbed a banana in a trash can!
I am looking forward doing it in 2012!
Here is an idea of what we did – epic video of our team!
http://vimeo.com/29706111
Thanks Meryl! Yeah, I was shooting for TM. That video is awesome! Feels like you’re there. Good luck on your next Tough Mudder.
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