Beer, Mud, and Matrimony: Wife-Carrying Championship

Publish Date
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 7:19AM

At the Sunday River ski resort in Maine, the North American Wife Carrying Championship saw over 30 couples tackle a muddy, obstacle-filled course, all in the name of fun and teamwork. Inspired by a Finnish legend, the event has evolved into a lighthearted competition with modern twists. Here's what went down:

  • The Challenge: Couples faced a 254-meter course filled with water hazards, logs, and deep mud, with one partner carrying the other through the obstacles.

  • No Restrictions: While originally a male-dominated event, today's contest is open to all couples, regardless of gender. Competitors can also choose their own costumes and carrying styles.

  • Winning Strategy: The most successful method? Carrying the "wife" upside down like a backpack, allowing for better agility and speed.

  • The Prize: The winning team walks away with the "wife's" weight in beer and five times her weight in cash!

For couples like Wade and Sara Porterfield, it's the joy and camaraderie that keep them coming back each year, making the event an unforgettable mix of fun, mud, and memories.

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