Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers. Competitors were judged on safety, work practices, neatness, equipment handling and timely event completion. The event showcased public power lineworker skill and knowledge as journeyman and apprentice lineworkers competed for professional recognition, attending training courses and practicing essential skills in a safe environment. Photo by Dougal Brownlie
Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002.
Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Lineworkers pay their respects to the singing of ‘America the Beautiful’ at the opening ceremonies of the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo. The event that brought an estimated 400 competitors was held at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Dummies hang ready as the sun illuminates Pikes Peak a little after sunrise before the start the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo where an estimated 400 competitors take part in the event at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)The American flag is handed to Jay Underwood, center, who waits at the top of the pole during the opening ceremonies of the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)A lineworker practices before the start of American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Dummies hang ready for the Hurtman Rescue as Pikes Peak becomes illuminated by the sun before an estimated 400 competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Jay Underwood of Colorado Springs, center, grounds the American flag to the top of the pole during the opening ceremonies as an estimated 400 competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Bryce Melancon works with a dummy during the apprentice event called Hurtman Rescue as he and an estimated 400 competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002 (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Competitors practice going up and down the poles before the start of the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Dummies hang ready for the Hurtman Rescue as Pikes Peak becomes illuminated by the sun before an estimated 400 competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. The last time the event was hosted by Colorado Springs was in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)Competitors take part in the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. An estimated 400 competitors take part in the event that was last hosted by Colorado Springs in 2002. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)
