This weekend, Vail is hosting the 2010 Teva Mountain Games. Unfortunately (or fortunately, for me), I’ll be west of Yellowstone fishing the Henry’s Fork among other streams in Idaho. But, I wanted to let you know that I know of a few friends competing, and that both Lincoln Westby and Abbie Marin from Currents of Belize will be there, too. Lincoln and Abbie will be on hand to talk about the film, and answer questions about some of the actions affecting the Belizean coast line.

Don’t miss the the Outdoor Reels Film Series either. This collection of films features filmmakers from across the country showcasing their newest outdoor films on Friday, June 4, from the Lodge at Vail right in the heart of Vail Village.

All films are free to attend, and will be presented and shown at the International Ball Room at the Lodge at Vail with a cash bar open during all shows.

Here’s info from the Costa press release:

Costa X-Stream 2-Fly Fishing Competition

Saturday, Jun. 5 7 a.m.

Fly Fishing Qualifier Mountain Plaza/Vista Bahn Lawn

Each of the 80 registered fly anglers will attempt on-land casts at targets for accuracy and judged distance with the top performers moving on to the semi-qualifiers.

Saturday, Jun. 5 2 p.m.

Fly Fishing Semi-Qualifier Gore Creek/International Bridge Whitewater Park

The semi-qualifier contestants will move to Gore Creek, near the International Bride and cast into various targets hanging over the water or on the river banks. The top eight male and two female casters will move on to the Costa 2 Fly X-Stream on-water fishing finals.

Sunday, Jun. 6 8 a.m.

Fly Fishing Finals Location TBA

The Finals will consist of a timed float trip on a yet-to-be-named river with two competitors per boat, five boats total. Anglers will be able to use two fly patterns and winners will be awarded based on quantity or size of their catch. The location will be determined based on river conditions and announced the morning of the competition.

With 80 anglers signed up to compete in the Costa X-Stream 2-Fly fishing competition this year, the field is stacked with talent and mad skills. Only one winner will take home the $1,000 cash purse. But all will take away an unforgettable weekend experience at the Teva Mountain Games.

Interview opportunity

* Fly fishing event competitors Lincoln Westby and Abbie Marin, both visiting the U.S. from their homeland in Belize, will be on hand to talk about the dynamics of fishing for freshwater trout versus the elusive permit (their specialty).

* Al Perkinson from Costa sunglasses is available to preview the Costa X-Stream 2-Fly fishing competition and talk about what’s at stake at the event.