ADVENTURE RACING
July 22-23
Breckenridge sprint, 12- and 24-hour
AdventureXstream, in Breckenridge; mountain bike, kayak, trek, orienteering/navigation; solo, two-person, four-person, coed or single; $75 sprint, $175 12-hour, $250 24-hour; a regional qualifier for the USARA National Championships. gravityplay.com
CLIMBING
Friday-Sunday
Three-Day Rock Camp with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; in Vedauwoo, Wyo.; $390 includes food and equipment. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
July 15
Intro to Rock Climbing with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; in Boulder; $90 includes climbing gear and lunch.
womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
July 22-23
Intro to Rock Climbing Weekend with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; in Boulder; $175 and includes all climbing gear and lunches. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
July 29-30
Lead Climbing Weekend with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; in Boulder; $175 includes all climbing gear and lunches.
womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Today
Fourth of July Firecracker 50 AMBC MTB Epic; in Breckenridge; race starts by leading the Fourth of July parade; solo, team and beginner/junior; $45 to $115; 11 a.m. mavsports.com
Saturday
Winter Park Mountain Bike Series, race No. 3, cross country; at Winter Park Resort; a 15.7-mile loop on single track, double track and Jeep road; 9 a.m. epicsingletrack.com
July 15
2006 Breckenridge 100; at Carter Park, Breckenridge; $185; a NORBA sanctioned event; 6 a.m.
warriorscycling.com/home/home.php
Crested Butte Classic 100; at Brick Oven Deck, Crested Butte; free; 7 a.m.
970-349-6882 or active.com
July 21-24
Courage Classic; 157 miles through mountain byways and backcountry; also a century option for an extra 100 miles; also a one-day ride for cyclists of all ages; through Leadville, Vail and Summit County; $60 to $105.
couragetours.com
July 23
Intro to mountain biking: basic techniques class; practice balancing, navigating obstacles, braking, pedaling, turning, hopping; other topics include trail etiquette, bike jargon and maintenance; helmet required; $39 to $44; 2-4 p.m., Colorado Free University. freeu.com or 303-399-0093
Aug. 13
14th Ride for Sight; 100-mile bike tour; also 10-, 20- and 50-mile routes; $15 to $35; 6:30 a.m.
rideforsightwy.org
Aug. 19
Ultra 100; in Beaver Creek; 20-mile mountain bike race; loop, stadium base and finish area; 100-mile and 100K team and solo divisions. mtbrace.com
Aug. 26
Durango MTB 100 Mountain Bike Race Durango; three courses: 100 miles, 100K and 50K; starts at base of Durango Mountain Resort and climbs to summit. mtb100.com
Ongoing
Guided Mountain Biking; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; $35; includes bike and helmet rental; with intro to technique; all abilities.
devilsthumbranch.com
Road rides each weekend in the south Denver area hosted by the Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free.
highlands-ranchcycling.com
Road bike rides every Saturday and Sunday along the Front Range, sponsored by Colorado HeartCycle; 20 to 100 miles; weather permitting; helmet required. heartcycle.org
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
Road ride each Saturday morning led by the staff of Bicycle Pedal’r bike shops in Highlands Ranch; 20 to 30 miles; weather permitting; open to all intermediate and advanced riders.
bicyclepedalr.com
Road bike rides; weekday evenings and every weekend along the Front Range; 25 to 125 miles; intermediate to advanced; helmet required, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club.
rmccrides.com
HIKING/ BACKPACKING
Sunday
Indian Peaks hike; views of Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, the Continental Divide and Arapahoe Glacier; 7-mile route with four hours of steady climbing; 3,300 feet of elevation gain; free; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. bill.campbell@rmc.sierraclub.org or 720-837-0074
Monday-July 15; July 17-22
Keystone Mountain Adventures series; introductory backpacking program for teens ages 14-17; learn about low-impact camping, orienteering, high-alpine environment and cultural history of Summit County. Includes a day rafting the Arkansas River through Brown’s Canyon; $700.
keystone.org or 800-215-5585
July 14-16
Intro to Backpacking with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; at Snowy Range, Wyo.; $375 includes food and equipment; for women with previous hiking experience and a moderate level of fitness. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
July 21-23
Mother/Daughter Backpack with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; in Snowy Range, Wyo.; $375, includes all food and equipment; mothers of all ages and daughters 13 and older. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
July 25-29
Rocky Mountain Backpack with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; at Rocky Mountain National Park; $580 includes all food and equipment; for women with previous backpacking experience.
womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
Ongoing
Trail access, nordic walking, guided hikes and bird and nature walks; at the Adventure Center, in Broad Axe Barn, at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash; 4,000 acres of wilderness and trails; $5 to $15; schedule varies.
devilsthumbranch.com
Guided backpacking trips from Altitude Adventures; overnight and three-day trips; $200. 303-499-1100 or altitudeadventures.com
KAYAKING
Ongoing
Kayak lessons with Poudre River Kayak and Canoe; on the Poudre River; learn how to run rivers, stroke, roll and play on whitewater. brian@themountainshop.com or 970-493-5720
Ducky trips with Poudre River Kayak and Canoe; with experienced guides.
brian@themountainshop.com or 970-493-5720
Lessons and open pool sessions hosted by Golden River Sports; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; reservations required; Golden Recreation Center. 303-215-9386
Open pool session and beginner and expert lessons hosted by Confluence Kayaks; 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays; lesson with gear, $45, open pool access only, $10; reservations required; University of Denver’s El Pomar Natatorium, 2201 E. Asbury Ave. 303-433-3676 or confluencekayaks.com
Roll clinic and outdoor sessions hosted by the Boulder Outdoor Center; in Boulder Reservoir; weekdays and weekends, day and night; online registration; reservations required;
Louisville Recreation Center, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville. 303-444-8420 or boc123.com
Open pool session hosted by Pikes Peak Whitewater Club and Colorado Kayak Supply; 5-7 p.m. Sundays; introductory lessons from 4-5 p.m.; Cheyenne Mountain High School pool, 1200 Cresta Road, in Colorado Springs.
pikespeakwhitewaterclub.com
RUNNING
Today
Liberty Run; 4-mile run, 1-mile walk and kids fun run; by the American Civil Liberties Union, at Washington Park in Denver; 7 a.m.
303-777-5482, ext. 109
HRCA Independence Day Sunset 10K; fourth of seven races in the Highlands Ranch Race Series; $30 to $35; at Highlands Ranch Town Center, in Highlands Ranch; 5:30 p.m.
highlandsranchrunseries.com
Superior Downhill Mile; 1-mile running/walking race; $5 to $15; at Rock Creek Parkway, in Superior; 7 a.m.
303-554-9518
North Colorado Race for the Cure; 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk; $20 to $25; in Greeley; 7:15 a.m.
komennco.org
25th Palmer Lake Fourth of July Run; at Santa Fe Trailhead, in Palmer Lake; easy and fast 4-mile run; begins at Palmer Lake Regional Park and ends in Monument; 7:30 a.m.
ples.lewispalmer.org
FireKracker 5K; and a kids fun run; flat, fast course through City Park onto city streets; at City Park, in Fort Collins; $20 to $25; 7:30 a.m.
footoftherockies.com
Scar Top Mountain Run 12K and Spruce Canyon 5K; challenging 12K route over mostly dirt roads with 1,000 feet of climbing; at Coal Creek Canyon, in Golden; CanyonFest to follow the runs; $20 to $25; 8 a.m.
racingunderground.com
Freedom Run 5K; at Evergreen Middle School, in Evergreen; $12 to $24; 8 a.m. bkbltd.com
Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5-mile and 1-mile family/canine walk; at Boogie’s Diner, in Aspen; $15 to $35; families $75; 8 a.m. buddyprogram.org
CU at the Outback Fourth of July 5K; at CU Research Park, 30th Avenue and Colorado Avenue, in Boulder; $10 to $15; 8 a.m. boulderroadrunners.org
Georgetown Fourth of July 5K Fun Run; at Strauss Park, in Georgetown; $5 to $10; 8 a.m. georgetownschool.org
Lone Tree Firecracker 5K Run; and kids fun run; in Lone Tree; $20 to $25; 9 a.m. cityoflonetree.com
Saturday
Hogback Hustle 5K run/walk; at New Castle Family Fitness Center, in New Castle; $15; 8:30 a.m. rfov.org
Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Half Marathon and 5K Run; at Snow Mountain Ranch, in Granby; a 13.1-mile loop, rolling to hilly, wide and single track dirt trails; half marathon, $20; 5K, $15; 9 a.m.
ymcarockies.org/nordic
Sunday
28th Mountain Madness Half Marathon and 10K; at Howelsen Hill Park, Steamboat Springs; $25; 8 a.m.
runningseries.com
Copperman Marathon; 10K, half marathon and marathon; at Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain; $30, $45, $65; 8 a.m. delicatelaser.com
Salomon Trespass Challenge; 5-mile and 10-mile off-road running races; by the Boulder Running Company; at Nederland Elementary School, Nederland; $15 to $20; 8 a.m.
trespasschallenge.com
July 15
Aspen Race for the Cure; a 5K run/walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation; in Aspen. 970-920-0250 or
Aug. 20
2006 Pikes Peak Marathon; 26.21 miles; at Pike National Forest, in Manitou Springs; various cutoff times; 7 a.m.
pikespeakmarathon.org
Oct. 15
The Denver Marathon; also a half marathon or four-person marathon relay; $85 to $105. denvermarathon.com
Ongoing
Niketown Running Club, meets in front of downtown Denver store Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., year-round rain or shine. Runs or walks from 3 to 7 miles. 303-623-6453 or nikerunning.com
Team Run 5280 weekly training runs through Oct. 15; all abilities; $225; with Maureen Roben, a Colorado women’s record-holder for the half marathon; Saturdays at 7 a.m. denvermarathon.com or
SAILING
Ongoing
Community Sailing of Colorado sailing programs; for children ages 8-17 and adults 18-95; introductory learn to sail, advanced sailing, voyaging and racing; at Cherry Creek State Park or Standley Lake Regional Park; certified sailing instructors.
communitysailing.org or 303-757-7718
SKYDIVING
Ongoing
Mile-Hi Skydiving Center; full jumping operations; weekdays 9 a.m. to sunset, weekends 8 a.m. to sunset. 303-702-9911 or mile-hi-skydiving.com
TRAIL RUNNING
Sunday
2006 Summer Roundup Trail Run 12K; at Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs; mostly well-groomed dirt trails; $18 to $25; 7 a.m. pikespeakmarathon.org
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Third annual 24 hours of Frisco; trail runners race on the peninsula along the shores of Lake Dillon; solo, two- to four-person team or six- to eight-person team; a 6-mile loop on the trails of the Frisco Nordic Center, in Frisco. 303-635-2815
or emgcolorado.com
SWIMMING
Aug. 12
10K open-water race; benefits Wingshadow, a nonprofit organization that serves endangered youth in northern Colorado; at Horsetooth Reservoir, west of Fort Collins.
whswim.com or 970-419-3252
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
Saturday
Cabbage Head Duathlon; in Wiggins; 5K run, 30K bike; solo $45, team $60; male, female, and coed divisions; 8 a.m. racingunderground.com/cabbagehead.html
Tri for the Cure Training Camp; led by Tri for the Cure spokeswoman Colleen Cannon; full day of instruction, features open-water swimming, biking and running; $75; at Cherry Creek State Park, in Aurora; 9 a.m.
triforthecure-denver.com
Ongoing
Surf & Turf Aquathon 2006; six-race series; series championship Sept. 6; at Chatfield State Park, Gravel Pond, in Littleton; individual race, $27; five-race series, $125 to $165; short course: 500-meter swim, 5K trail run; long course: 1,500-meter swim, 5K trail run. aquathonusa.com
2006 Dip & Dash Series; today, July 18 and 25, and Aug. 1; at Aurora and Cherry Creek reservoirs; 6 p.m. starts; $30 to $75. majrae.com
LECTURES/ CLASSES
Wednesday-Thursday;
Aug. 8-9
Youth Learn GPS Camp; six hours of instruction include learning ins and outs of GPS technology in this hands-on course; for children ages 9-13; $60, includes GPS rental and ice cream buffet; Washington Park. 303-619-5252 or
gpsdiscoveryadventures.com
MISCELLANEOUS
July 28-30
Mountain Lakes Yoga Retreat with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; at Snowy Range, Wyo.; $395 includes all food and equipment; no experience required.
womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
