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CLIMBING
Today
Anchor DIVAS; $149; women’s climbing class, learn to build top rope anchors, Boulder. outdoordivas.com or 303-449-DIVA
Saturday, Monday
DIVAS scale the first; $175; one-day, multipitch climbing course on the First Flatiron in Boulder. outdoordivas.com or 303-449-DIVA
Saturday
High angle self-rescue course; outside, hands-on, full day, taught by American Mountain Guide Association trained/certified mountain guides with Alpine World Ascents; $95. alpineworldascents.com
Saturday-Sunday
Intro rock intensive course focuses on rope management and belay skills, gear selection and use, and climbing movement; entire weekend or Saturday only; Saturday focuses on building confidence in the security of the safety system; topics include basic knots, gear, belay and rappel, and how to move smoothly while climbing; no experience necessary; $386, Saturday only $175; Boulder. cmsschool.com
Sunday; Oct. 18
DIVAS send; $149; women-specific advanced climbing techniques course, Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com
Oct. 22-23
Climbers self-rescue; learn to escape belays, improvise rappels when without a device, ascend a rope using slings and prussiks and improvise pulleys for mechanical advantage; second day involves more advanced rescue techniques including raises, passing knots on rappels and lowers, and tandem rappels (prerequisite: Gear and top-rope anchor course or equivalent experience); $386; Boulder. cmsschool.com
Oct. 23, 25
DIVAS on the sharp end; $149; women’s climbing class, learn to lead climb and how to place proper protection; Boulder. outdoordivas.com
Nov. 19-20
Intro to ice climbing; designed for people with no ice climbing experience and for those who wish to review and improve techniques; Saturday course only; learn proper use of ice tools and crampons, safe belaying and stance management, and climbing movement on moderately angled waterfall ice; basics of placing and cleaning ice anchors and how they are used to protect the climbing; how to rappel and identify and evaluate possible hazards; $386; Rocky Mountain National Park. cmsschool.com
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Ongoing
Road rides each weekend in south metro area hosted by the Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free. highlandsranchcycling.com
Gunnison Valley Mountain Biking instruction and tours; private, groups, ladies-only, half-day, full-day or custom; fees vary; Gunnison/Crested Butte. 970-275-0485
Friday-Sunday
BetterRide free ride skills camp; $379; Fruita. betterride.net
Oct. 21-23
BetterRide mountain bike skills camp; $379; Fruita. betterride.net
HIKING
Tuesdays through Oct. 25
Colorado Mountain Club’s Wilderness Trekking School; beginner hiking school; includes four weekend field days; $75; 7 p.m.; at the American Mountaineering Center, Golden. 303-279-3080
RUNNING
Ongoing
Niketown Running Club, meets in front of downtown Denver store Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., year-round rain or shine. Includes stretches and runs or walks from 3 to 7 miles. Your choice, your pace. 303-623-6453 or nikerunning.com
Saturday
Mayor’s Cup Challenge; 5K and 10K; $20 to $25; Colorado Springs. csgrandprix.com
Habitat Home Run 5K Run/Walk; 9 a.m.; at Habitat Home Supply Store, 4001 S. Taft Hill Road, in Fort Collins; point-to-point course with shuttle to start; $20. 970-482-5396 or active.com
Harvest Lights 2-Miler; 6 p.m.; at North Lake Park, 29th Street and Taft Avenue, in Loveland; fun run course illuminated by torches; all ages; $10 to $20. 970-663-5251 or active.com
Saturday
Band on the Run 2-mile run/walk; in Shenandoah Park, next to Smoky Hill High School; $10 students, $15 adults. 303-877-4211
Sunday
Coal Creek Cross Country Challenge; 9 a.m.; at 301 East St., Louisville; $10. comastersrun.org
Run to Whitewater; 18-mile trail run from Bang’s Canyon trailhead to Tabeguache Trail intersection with Colorado 141, near Whitewater; self-supported; 8:30 a.m.; suggested $2 donation; good training distance for Rimrock Run (Nov. 12). 970-241-9497 or mmstriders.org
High 5 Five-Mile Run; 9:30 a.m.; at Centennial Middle School, in Boulder; 5-mile run or 2-mile run/walk and kid’s cross country race; $10 to $20. bolderboulder.com/highfive.cfm
Red Rock Ramble 5M Run and 3M walk; 10 a.m.; at Lyons High School, 100 South Second Ave., in Lyons; follows the St. Vrain River via smooth trails and rural roads; $17 to $23; competitive 5-mile run and a noncompetitive 3-mile walk. boulder-running.com/redrockramble
Oct. 22
Second annual Denver Gorilla Run, 5.6K run/walk; 11 a.m.; $40 to $150; benefits the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (keeping Dian Fossey’s dream alive); Six Flags Elitch Gardens, Denver. 720-244-9938, denvergorillarun.com
Oct. 23
Girl Scout 5K & 1K (run/walk) and Fitness Fair; Washington Park. 303-778-8774 or gsmhc.org
Oct. 28
Scream Scram 5K and 100-meter Spooky Sneak; 6 p.m.; at Washington Park (southeast corner), 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver. 303-893-608 or active.com
Oct. 29
23rd annual Eerie Erie; 10K/5K; 9:30 a.m.; at Erie Middle School, 650 Main St., in Erie; $18 to $23. www.optimistcluboferie.org
Pumpkin Dash 5K & Kid’s 1K; 10 a.m.; at University of Denver’s Ritchie Center, 2201 E. Asbury Ave.; 5K $20, 1K $10; holiday festival follows race until 2 p.m. www.recreation.du.edu/halloweenfest
Manitou Springs Mayor’s Cup 5K; 10:30 a.m.; road race at 900 Manitou Ave., in Manitou Springs; $15 to $20. www.runpikespeak.com/msmc/index.htm
Oct. 30
Halloween Hustle 5K & 1/4-mile Monster Dash; 9 a.m.; at Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver; $11 to $22. 303-694-2030 or active.com
Optimist 10K/5K Ghost Run; 9 a.m.; at Sells Lake Trailhead, in Cañon City; along the Arkansas River; 10K with hills; 5K family fun run; costumes encouraged; 10K, $25; 5K, $15. 719-429-5633 or active.com
The Transylvalley Trot; 5K fun run/walk; 5 p.m.; at Colorado Mountain College, Spring Valley Campus, 3000 County Road #114, Glenwood Springs; $15. 970-947-8204 or active.com
Nov. 5
Harbert Lumber Fall Festival 5K; 9 a.m.; at Grand Junction’s Botanical Gardens; $15 to $20; paved riverfront trail. 970-257-9267
Nov. 12
Mesa State 37K Rimrock run; 8 a.m.; about 23 miles from east entrance of the Colorado National Monument to the west entrance; $40. rimrockrun.org
Nov. 13
Rattlesnake Rumble; 4 miles; $10 to $15; youth start 9 a.m., open start 10 a.m.; Cottonwood Glen Park, Fort Collins. home.comcast.net/~rattlesnakerumble/
Nov. 19
Strider “Tom Turkey” 6-mile prediction run; 10:30 a.m.; $3; at 2932 B Road, in Grand Junction. 970-243-3721
Nov. 24
Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K Family Run; final race in Highlands Ranch run series; $25 to $30. highlandsranchrunseries.com
SAILING
Saturday-Sunday
Columbus Day Regatta; multiple races for keel & centerboard boats, one-design & handicap fleets; Chatfield Reservoir. csyc.org
Oct. 22
Pumpkin Bash Regatta; centerboard boats, one-design & handicap fleets; Cherry Creek Reservoir. denversailing.org
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON/BIATHLON
Saturday
Second annual Kate Kimberly Foundation Indoor Triathlon; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; at Lakeshore Athletic Club-Flatiron, 300 Summit Blvd., in Broomfield; $20 to $25. katekimberlyfoundation.org
WINTER SPORTS
Nov. 1
“Ski Like a Girl”; free slide show by women’s ski guru Jeannie Thoren; reception at 6 p.m., slide show at 7 p.m., Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com
Nov. 2
Ski equipment consultations with women’s ski guru Jeannie Thoren; free; by appointment only, Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com
LECTURES, CLASSES
Today, Friday
Biking Australia on a budget; Joe Wiggins, Rocky Mountain Council Board member, discusses how to find a cheap airfare, transport a bike, choose a route, select equipment and locate inexpensive lodging; 7 p.m.; REI, Boulder. 303-756-3100
Wednesday
Injury Prevention and Strengthening for the Skier; learn how to properly condition to avoid injuries, especially ACL injuries; 7 p.m.; REI, Denver. 303-455-0366 or championsmpt.com
Monday
Extreme Adventures for Women, Part I; Hera Multisport presents inspirational stories from female adventure athletes; panelists include Alison Dunlap, pro mountain biker/Olympian; Kelly Reed, Xterra Pro/triathlete; Lisa Goldsmith, ultra runner; Deanne Buck, mountain climber; $15 to $20; proceeds benefit Women’s Wilderness Institute; 6-9 p.m.; REI, Denver. heramultisport.com; 303-756-3100
Oct. 22
Active living with multiple sclerosis; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; speakers will share their experiences in living with MS, finding ways to realize their dreams and participate in life fully, demonstrations include yoga, Pilates, spinning; REI, Denver. 303-788-4030 ext. 100 or mscenter.org
Oct. 24
Extreme Adventures for Women, Part II; Hera Multisport presents inspirational stories from panelists Sari Chwalk, extreme kayaker; Voni Oerman, endurance swimmer; Julie Hudetz, adventure racer/pro cyclist; Diane VanDeren, ultra runner; $15 to $20; proceeds benefit Women’s Wilderness Institute; 6-9 p.m.; REI, Denver. heramultisport.com, 303-756-3100
Oct. 26, 27
Bike maintenance basics; clinic to demystify the challenge of keeping your bicycle in working order; 7 p.m.; Oct. 26 clinic at Lakewood, Boulder REI stores, Oct. 27 at Colorado Springs, Denver, Englewood, Fort Collins REI stores. 303-756-3100
Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Map and Compass – Essential Navigation; learn and work with map, compass, altimeter and GPS; $210. cmsschool.com
