SHEEP THRILLS
Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Station
Every winter weekend
Info at: wildlife.state.co.us/viewing/ eventsfestivals.com
When driving through Clear Creek County, we always crane our necks to check for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep on the cliffs above. Here’s a safer way: Stop at the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Station, staffed by trained volunteer guides. They’re equipped with binoculars, viewing scopes and information about our state mammal and lots of other wildlife. To get there, take Interstate 70 to exit 228, turn left on Alvarado Road and follow the brown-and-white binocular signs to the station near Georgetown Lake.
SOCIAL CLIMBING
Hair Party
at the Ouray Ice Festival
10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday; Ouray Community Centre, 320 Sixth Ave. Ourayicefestival.com
Some say the world will end in hair, some say in ice. Wait, that sounds wrong. In any event, a Hair Party (a tribute to legendary climber Harry Berger) caps the annual festival, which takes place Wednesday through Jan. 14. Don’t miss climbing competitions featuring some of world’s best, the free ice-climbing college for kids Saturday and Sunday, and the ice-ax-throwing competition Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Most events take place at the Ouray Ice Park.
STRUM ALONG
John McEuen at Swallow Hill
8 p.m. Saturday; 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; Info: 303-777-1003 swallowhillmusic.org
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen plays a band’s worth of stringed instruments, although he’s best known for being as close to a virtuoso as it’s possible to be on the five-string banjo. He’s described Swallow Hill as one of his favorite places to play, so a good show’s just about guaranteed. It’s billed as a solo show, but surprise guests have a way of turning up. Tickets are $24 in advance, $27 day of show, cheaper for Swallow Hill members.
