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CLIMBING
Oct. 17, 24 and 31
Climbing classes; for first-time or novice climbers with an introduction to basic sport-climbing procedures, terminology, technique and the proper use of equipment; at Denver REI store. rei.com
Oct. 28-29
Basic tree climbing certification; learn the safe way to climb solo, including tree selection, rope handling, knots and more; ages 13 to adult; at South Platte Park; $345 to $450; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. sspr.org or 303-347-5999
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Wednesday
Octobercross 5K; at Chatfield State Park in Littleton; cross country race on grass, dirt trails and bike path with a moderate hill; 6 p.m. eclecticedgeracing.com
Oct. 27-31
Canyonlands Mountain Bike Expedition with The Women’s Wilderness Institute; at Canyonlands
National Park, Utah; $675, includes food and camping equipment. www.womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
Ongoing
Beginner Mountain Bike Skills Class; various locations along the Front Range; first Sunday of every month; taught on a custom-made obstacle course; 8 a.m.; $80. 303-507-1148
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
DISC GOLF
Saturday-Sunday
Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Tournament; at Johnny Roberts Memorial Disc Golf Course and Bird’s Nest Disc Park, in Arvada. milehighdiscgolf.org or hamvest@msn.com
HIKING/BACKPACKING
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
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
Saturday
Band on the Run 2-mile run/walk; at Shenandoah Community Clubhouse; benefits the Smoky Hill High School marching band; $10 to $15; 9 a.m. 303-877-4211
Poudre Fire Authority Flame Out 5K; a 5K run and walk and a 3K walk for all ages; also a kids course safety challenge; in Fort Collins; $10 to $15; kids 10 and younger free; 8:30 a.m. poudre-fire.org
Battle Mountain Invite; cross country 5K race; at Battle Mountain High School, in Eagle Vail; a fast path that combines grass and paved surfaces on the local golf course and around the high school; noon. 970-390-7815
James Cooper Memorial 5K Run and Race Walk; at Chatfield State Park, in Littleton; starts at the Swim Beach parking lot; 9 a.m. coopsrun.com
Boo Park Boogie; a 5K fun walk; in Glendale; $20 to $40; families $100; 10 a.m. hospiceofmetrodenver.org
Harvest Lights 2-Miler; 2-mile run; illuminated by torches and lights; at North Lake Park, in Loveland; $10 to $20; 6 p.m. 970-663-5251
Erace Homelessness Charity Run; 8K run and 4K run or walk; also a 2K fun walk; at Sloan’s Lake in Denver; USATF-certified and Bolder Boulder qualifiers; $20 to $30; kids 10 and younger free; 9 a.m. eracehomelessness.org
Sunday
The Denver Marathon; also a half-marathon or four-person marathon relay; $85 to $105. denvermarathon.com
Oct. 22
Girl Scout 5K and 1K run/walk and Fitness Fair; at Washington Park in Denver; 9 a.m. 303-778-8774 or gsmhc.org
Oct. 28
Third Denver Gorilla Run 5K; at Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver; benefits the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund; 11 a.m.; $45 to $150. denvergorillarun.com
Through Nov. 4
Ric Rojas Running Middle School Cross Country; individualized program to develop endurance, speed and strength, with competitive opportunities at fall road races and cross country meets, including the State Junior Olympics; Tuesdays and Thursdays; $245. ricrojasrunning.com
Nov. 11
Breckenridge Ale House Rim Rock Run; 22.5 miles (37K); gate-to-gate through Colorado National Monument; starts at the park’s east entrance, in Grand Junction; 8 a.m.; limited to 400 entries. rimrockrun.org or 970-243-4055
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
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
Saturday
Barr Lake Boogie 15K Trail Run; at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton; a flat and fast 15K run on predominantly doubletrack dirt and grass trails around Barr Lake; 9 a.m. racingunderground.com
Sunday
Run to Whitewater; point-to-point, self-supported, 18-mile semi-extreme trail run; starts at Bangs Canyon Trailhead, finishes at Colorado 141 near Whitewater; 8:30 a.m. 970-241-9497
Oct. 28
Matchett Park Cross Country 5K (1K for kids); at Matchett Park in Grand Junction; course on farm roads and desert arroyo trails; 8:45 a.m. 970-254-FUNN
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
Saturday
Fort Lupton Recreation Center Indoor Triathlon; at Fort Lupton Recreation Center; $18; 8 a.m. 303-857-4200
Third annual Kate Kimberly Foundation Indoor Triathlon; based on time, not distance; see how far you can: swim in 10 minutes, bike in 20 minutes and run in 20 minutes; in Broomfield; $25 to $45; 8 a.m. katekimberlyfoundation.org
LECTURES/CLASSES
Saturday; Oct. 28
Learn GPS Family Camp; teach the basics of GPS usage; ages 7 and older; $60 per family includes rental of GPS receiver and three hours of instruction/exercises by GPS Discovery Adventures; 1-4 p.m. gpsdiscoveryadventures.com 303-619-5252
Oct. 19 and 26
AQX Intelligent Training Deep Water Running Clinics; by former Bolder Boulder champion Ric Rojas; a series of deep water running clinics using the specialized AQX water running shoe; at the Elks Lodge swimming pool, in Boulder; $8 to $10; 6-7 p.m. ricrojasrunning.com
Nov. 10
Pre-Rimrock Run Banquet with Olympic triathlon bronze medalist Susan Williams; at Mesa State College Liff Auditorium; 6 p.m. rimrockrun.org or 970-243-4055
Ongoing
Maps, Compasses and Orienteering class; a U.S. Geological Survey-hosted class; free; 1 p.m. Friday at REI Denver flagship store, 1416 Platte St. rei.com
Outdoor discussion with Altitude Adventures staff; topics include high-altitude sicknesses, trip planning and compass reading and what to do in emergency situations. altitudeadventures.com or 303-499-1100
MISCELLANEOUS
Through Nov. 10
Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp; programs in Boulder, Broomfield and Superior; five weeks (16 Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes), hours vary for programs; challenging and wacky exercise-driven class series combining fun, teamwork and friendly competition; for all fitness levels; $175 to $245. fitliv.com
