Denver’s International Sportsmen’s Expo brought thousands of outdoor aficionados to the Downtown Convention Center this past weekend. When I entered the event, I had no idea where to even start. The aisles were packed with Exhibitor’s displaying everything from adventure packages and travel equipment to fishing gadgets and hunting apparel. So overwhelming!

Product Try-Out & Fly Fishing Learning Center Lesson Pond

If you were an outdoor enthusiast, this is where you were going to find some great bargains. Hunters, fly fishers, rock climbers and campers were among the many sportsmen that filled the convention center for four days of presentations and exhibits. There were a number of interactive events allowing you to participate and join in on the fun. The Discover Fly Fishing Center brought newcomers and experts alike to the large man-made pond where you could pick up some tips on the sport or even test out new products. In the aisle over, you could show off your skills at the fly casting pond.

What a Catch!

Fly Casting Pond

Not far away, the rock climbing wall garnered much attention as did the archery range where you could test your accuracy on moving and pop-up targets.

Eastmans' Trophy Deer Display

The rock wall brought out many climbers.

But I have to say that my favorite of all was the Dockdogs Contest. As a lover of dogs and an owner of two myself, watching the dogs take mighty leaps into the pool to fetch was definitely a crowd pleaser. As you see below, some were a little more shy than others!

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