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CLIMBING
Today
DIVAS send; $149; women-specific advanced climbing techniques course, Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com
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-Sunday
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/home.asp
Sunday; Oct. 25
DIVAS on the sharp end; $149; women’s climbing class, learn to lead climb and how to place proper protection; Boulder. outdoordivas.com
Oct. 29-30
Intro rock intensive; course focuses on rope management and belay skills, gear selection and use, and climbing movement; entire weekend or Oct. 30 only; Oct. 30 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, Oct. 30 only $175; Boulder. cmsschool.com/home.asp.
Nov. 15
DIVAS rock; women’s intro to climbing class; 6:30.9 p.m.; $55; indoors; at the Spot Bouldering Gym, in Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com. Nov. 19-20
Intro to Ice Climbing class; designed for people with no previous ice climbing experience and also for those who wish to review and improve techniques; Nov. 19 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/home.asp
Nov. 29
DIVAS Move class; women-specific climbing technique class; 6:30.9 p.m.; $55; indoors; at the Spot Bouldering Gym, in Boulder. 303-449-DIVA or outdoordivas.com. Dec. 17
Vertical Ice course; learn how to steal rests from marginal stems, draft by hooking in old placements, clean pro quickly and cleanly and improve your movement skills by borrowing from rock climbing; multipitch climbing is an option on this course; primary focus is climbing movement (prerequisite: CMS Intro to Ice Climbing course or equivalent); $170; Rocky Mountain National Park. cmsschool.com/home.asp
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 mountain bike skills camp; $379; Fruita. betterride.net
HIKING
Tuesdays through Oct. 25
Colorado Mountain Club’s Wilderness Trekking School; beginner hiking school; 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
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
Sunday
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. 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. 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. 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
Heart Center of the Rockies Half-marathon, 10K, 4K and fun run; 8:30 a.m.; $20 to $35; mix of sand, asphalt and concrete trails; Boyd Lake State Park, County Road 11C, in Loveland. runnersroostftcollins.com
Josh and Gus’ Run For a Reason; 8:30 a.m.; 5K run/walk, 2K family fitness walk; $20 to $25; at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. joshandgus.com
Nov. 6
Littleton Stride 10K Run, 5K run/walk and 1K fun run; 9 a.m.; $12 to $23 (kids’ 1K is free); 9 a.m.; Ketring Park, 6028 S. Gallup St., in Littleton. 303-694-2030 or active.com
Chi Omega’s Just Wish For It 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation; 11 a.m.; $16; at the University Memorial Center, University of Colorado, Boulder campus; corner of Euclid Avenue and Broadway Street. colorado.edu/Greeks/ChiOmega
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/
SAILING
Saturday
Pumpkin Bash Regatta; centerboard boats, one-design & handicap fleets; Cherry Creek Reservoir. denversailing.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
Avalanche Awareness class; experts from National Ski Patrol, Alpine Rescue, Diamond Patrol/Ortovox Rep or the Crested Butte Mountain Guides offer instruction on how to recognize and avoid avalanche conditions; 7 p.m.; at REI Denver flagship store, 1416 Platte St.; at various REI stores (Nov. 2, Denver; Nov. 8, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins; Nov. 15, Englewood; Nov. 29, Lakewood). rei.com
Nov. 8-10
Atlas Explore Winter women’s snowshoe workshop; 7 p.m.; topics include how to choose the right snowshoe to what to wear to how to safely plan your trip; all ages; at various REI stores (Nov. 8, Englewood; Nov. 9, Boulder; Nov. 11, Denver; Nov. 29, Colorado Springs; Nov. 30, Fort Collins; Dec. 1, Lakewood). rei.com
Dec. 9-11
Level I Avalanche Course; two-day, one-evening course; introduction and review of avalanche phenomena, travel techniques, decision-making strategies and avalanche rescue; classroom and mountain-based sessions; Dec. 9 7-9:30 p.m.; All day Dec. 10 and 11; $195; Estes Park. cmsschool.com/home.asp
Avalanche 1 class; topics include recognizing avalanche terrain, go/no-go decision making and rescue techniques; for those new to travel in avalanche terrain or those in need of a skills tuneup; skills required are intermediate skiing/riding skills, or travel on snowshoes, and the ability to travel in the winter backcountry for at least four hours; $220; Boulder/Berthoud Pass. alpineworldascents.com
LECTURES, CLASSES
Ongoing
Maps, Compasses, & Orienteering class; a U.S. Geological Survey- hosted map, compass and orienteering class; expert instruction for orienteering skills; free; 1 p.m. Friday at REI Denver flagship store, 1416 Platte St. rei.com
Saturday
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
Monday
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, Colorado Mountain School, Estes Park. cmsschool.com/home.asp
MISCELLANEOUS
Nov. 4
Fifth annual LunaFest; national film festival, including documentaries, animated shorts and dance narratives, covering women’s health, body image, spirituality, sports, relationships, cultural diversity, and more; at REI Denver flagship store, 1416 Platte St. lunabar.com/lunafest
