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ADVENTURE RACING
Saturday
Durango Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 12- and 24-hour races; disciplines include river paddle (flat water short Class I/II whitewater section 10 to 15 miles), mountain bike on singletrack (50 to 60 miles), trek/rogaine (20 to 30 miles); UTM plotting and map navigation, and ropes Tyrolean traverse. gravityplay.com
June 30-July 1
Copper Chase; a two-day adventure challenge combining mountain biking, running, orienteering, high ropes course elements and a 3,000-foot elevation gain; compete in teams of two. copperchaseadventure.com
July 21
Breckenridge Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 12- and 24-hour races and a sprint course; disciplines include lake paddle (10 to 15 miles), mountain bike (50 to 60 miles), trail run/trek (15 to 20 miles), in-line skate (8 to 12 miles) or kickbike with 1-hour penalty, orienteering (two to five hours), and UTM plotting and map navigation; sprint course July 22 for two-person teams. gravityplay.com
CLIMBING
Friday-Sunday
HERA Climb for Life; outdoor and indoor climbing events in Boulder and Eldorado Canyon; guided by Colorado Mountain School and other professional climbers; all ages; $50.
July 1
DIVAS Rock Out climbing class; free; learn basics of outdoor climbing; class held outside; also July 6 and July 27. outdoordivas.com
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Wednesday
Berry Creek Bash Mountain Bike Race in Edwards; by the Vail Recreation District. vailrec.com
Saturday
Lap the Lake Road Cycling Race; at Turquoise Lake in Leadville; 15-mile or 43-mile course; $28.
12th annual GooseChase in Greenwood Village; route goes around Cherry Creek State Park and through Greenwood Village; includes bike rides of 45 miles, 30 miles and 15 miles, and a 10K run/walk and a 5K run/walk; starts at William McKinley Carson Park; $10-$30; 8:15 a.m. gvchamber.com
Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series Mountain Circuit Race No. 2; laps of 7.5 miles, 15.2 miles and 22.9 miles; 885 feet of climbing each lap.
Babes in the Backcountry Summer Mountain Bike Skills Clinic; in Breckenridge; beginner to intermediate; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 970-453-4060
June 23-24
Seventh annual Wildflower Rush Cross Country and Downhill races; at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; part of the Mountain States Cup Regional Championship Series; the June 23 race is a traditional 10-mile cross country course on a singletrack, with an 1,800-foot climb; the June 24 race will be a downhill course with steep singletrack, fast roads, open ski runs and wooded sections and a Super-D course with a variety of terrain and a LeMans-style start. racemsc.com, or 970-349-2221
Dead Dog Classic Memorial Stage Race; in Laramie; includes three races; an 85-mile road race from Albany over the 10,800-foot Snowy Range Pass to Ryan Park and back; criterium race around Laramie; time trial race at Highway 30 Summit east of town. deaddogclassic.com
June 24-30
Bike Tour of Colorado; fully supported cycling tour covers 418 miles and eight Rocky Mountain passes; with a one-night stop at Winter Park Resort, followed by two nights at Copper Mountain.
June 27
Davos Dash Mountain Bike Race in West Vail; by the Vail Recreation District. vailrec.com
June 28-29
Colorado Mountain Biking Summit; during Fat Tire Bike Week; in Crested Butte; open to the public; to work on ways to improve biking opportunities on Bureau of Land Management lands.
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Saturday
Map and Compass Skills Clinic; cross country day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park; learn topography, orientation, declination and triangulation; with route-finding exercises; for women with prior hiking experience; $90. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
Saturday-Aug. 11
Trail exploration class with the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department; discover local hiking trails with a certified fitness trainer; 9-11 a.m.; a moderate workout with a warm-up and stretch before and after each hike; maps and hike descriptions provided. 303-413-7270
Monday
L2S hiking and backpacking training; also June 25 and Aug. 20; one gym/classroom session and one hike weekly to improve endurance and prevent injury; learn the basics of packing, nutrition and safety; eight-week program: $360, or $15 per class, $30 per hike. L2S-livehealthy.com or 720-352-3638
June 20
Wednesday Night Trail Work Party; at Telegraph Hill near Durango; 4-7 p.m.; work on drainage clearing and brush work; also June 20. trails2000.org or 970-259-4682
June 30
Mother-Daughter Day Trip; learn basic backcountry navigation skills with the Women’s Wilderness Institute; ages 10 and older; in Boulder; $90. womenswilderness.org or 303-938-9191
KAYAKING/RAFTING/CANOEING
Wednesday
Taste of White Water Rafting the Arkansas; a half-day trip down the Arkansas River; a 10-mile section of the river contains Class III-IV rapids that are renowned for giant waves, steep drops and narrow passageways; for experienced rafters; with an expert guide; 8 a.m.-noon. 970-350-9400
Sunday
Rafting Arkansas River/Brown’s Canyon; full day trip; ages 8 and older; meet at the Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park at 6:45 a.m., return by 6 p.m.; $64 to $88; includes transportation, lunch, rafts and guides. or 303-347-5999
June 20
Rolling DIVAS kayaking class; for intermediate level; covers flat water roll, etc.; three-hour course on the water; $59; also June 27, July 11 and July 18. outdoordivas.com
June 22-23
River DIVAS kayak class; two-day class; introduction to whitewater includes boat design, paddle strokes, wet exits and bracing; with river time that will include river features, rescue skills and river running; $179; also June 29-30 and July 13-14.
June 23-24
Canyons of the Colorado Canoe Trip; ages 8 and older; 30-mile canoe trip through Ruby and Horsethief canyons of the Colorado River; meet in Fruita; Saturday 6:30 a.m. through Sunday afternoon; no previous experience required; provides all boats and accessories, meals and guides; bring tent, sleeping bag and personal clothing;$165 to $225. sspr.org or 303-347-5999
July 6-8
Canoe the Green River; through Red and Swallow Canyon following John Wesley Powell’s route on his first descent of the exploration of the Grand Canyon; begins below Flaming Gorge Dam at Little Hole, hike part of the Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid Outlaw Trail and explore the John Jarvie National Historic Site; includes meals and equipment; with White Water Canoe Co. 970-350-9400
Ongoing
River Rafting Rides on the South Platte River; Saturdays through Aug. 11; at Confluence Park in Denver; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free; ages 8 and older. citywild.org or 303-227-6863
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
Open pool session hosted by Pikes Peak Whitewater Club and Colorado Kayak Supply; 5-7 p.m. Sundays; introductory lessons from 3-5 p.m.; Cheyenne Mountain High School pool, 1200 Cresta Road, in Colorado Springs. pikespeakwhitewaterclub.com
RUNNING
Saturday
Mount Evans Ascent; start at Echo Lake, at 10,600 feet; climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet, 14.5 miles to the finish at the summit; “America’s highest road race;” $45 to $60. racingunderground.com/mtevans
Windsor Kiwanis Club Father’s Day Family 5K Run/Walk; at Eastman Park in Windsor; follows the Poudre River Trail; also a 1K safari walk for kids; $10-$25; 9 a.m. 970-686-5329
July 14
Monument Downhill 5K; at Dos Hombres restaurant on the Redlands, west of downtown Grand Junction; run on paved, mostly downhill, fast track; 8 a.m. 970-241-7866 or ernakay@aol.com
July 15
U.S. Half Marathon Copper; at Copper Mountain; also a family 5K and a kids’ run.
Nov. 10
Mesa State 37K RimRock Run; gate to gate through the Colorado National Monument, outside Grand Junction; 8 a.m. or 970-243-4055
TRAIL RUNNING
Saturday
Kremmling Days Celebration with the Kremmling Classic 10-mile, 5-mile and 3-mile fun run/walk; at the Kremmling Town Square; the run on singletrack and two-track trails at the Kremmling Cliffs; 3-miler goes through neighborhoods and walking paths; 8 a.m. runkremmling.com or 1-877-573-7926
Saturday-Sunday
La Sportiva Trail Race Trifecta; at Snowmass Village; three races: a 5-mile sprint, a 2.9-mile hill climb with 1,364 feet of elevation gain, and a half-marathon, run one or all three; runtherockies.com
June 23
Buffalo Creek 12K, part of La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy Series; July 21, Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run 12.7-mile; Aug. 12, Lookout Mountain Hill Climb 4.5-mile; $60 to $90; 8 a.m. runuphillracing.com
June 24
VRD Teva Vail Mountain Trail Run 10K at 10,000 feet; in Vail; by the Vail Recreation District.
Turkey Flats Loop 15K Trail Run; near Glade Park; run a singletrack through the aspen and pine forests about 10 miles south of town; 8:30 a.m. 970-241-9497
Race for the Mountains; in Breckenridge; includes a 10-mile trail run, 5K short course trail run and a family fun run; 9 a.m.; at the Watson Trailhead; $10 to $45.
SAILING
Saturday-Sunday; also June 23-24
Red Cross Adult Certified Basic Sailing; two-day certification course with Community Sailing; ages 18 and older at Standley Lake in Westminster; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; theory, rigging, knots, rescue and more; at least 24 hours of water time for the skills necessary to captain your own boat; $435. sspr.org or 303-347-5999
Monday-June 22
Sailing at Bittersweet Lake in Greeley; learn the basic fundamentals of sailing in a five-day class, with two-hour lessons; use state-of-the-art sunfish crafts; learn to launch a boat, rig it, sail upwind and downwind, to tacks and jibs and how to right capsized boats; gear equipment and tear provided; at Bittersweet Park; with Bernie Kendall of White Water Canoe Co.; 5:30 p.m. 970-350-9400
June 18-22; also June 25-29
Youth Learn-to-Sail at Cherry Creek Reservoir; by South Suburban Parks and Recreation; for ages 8-15; classes at Hobie Point on the west side of the reservoir; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $369; instruction, sailboats and safety equipment included. sspr.org or 303-347-5999
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
June 24
My Way or the Tri Way; choose the race order; 800-yard swim, 14-mile bike ride and a 4-mile run; 12 race configurations; $60 to $70.
MISCELLANEOUS
June 22-23
Basic Tree Climbing Certification; ages 13 and older; with South Suburban Parks and Recreation; learn the safe way to climb a tree including tree selection, rope handling and safety; $450; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 303-347-5999
Ongoing
Scuba Diving Adventures for beginners; with Ron Bland from Tortuga Bay of Greeley; become certified as an open-water diver; with confined water training and open-water evaluation; three sessions of Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 5-26, July 3-24 and Aug. 7-28. 970-350-9400
