Getting your player ready...
CLIMBING/HIKING
Saturday-Nov. 34
- Mountaineering seminar; Colorado Mountain School’s seven-day course for novice mountaineers; learn technical systems, skills to become aware of alpine hazards and risk management strategies; $1,475. 303-865-3605 or
Sunday
- Mountain navigation; Colorado Mountain School’s one-day orienteering course teaches how to navigate using map, compass, altimeter and GPS; course helpful for mountaineers, hikers, backcountry skiers; $170. 303-865-3605 or
Nov. 29
- Opening day of week-long mountain photography exhibit; spectacular photographs of sites around the world; at the Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th St., Golden; exhibit concludes Dec. 6; admission free to club members, $2 for others; opening-night reception from 6-9 p.m. or 303-279-3080
Dec. 1
- Mountain Fest; for all mountain enthusiasts; sponsored by Colorado Mountain Club; at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden; outdoor skills and conservation clinics; silent auction, rock climbing, photo exhibit, base camp, Himalayan dinner and evening presentation by Aron Ralston; free parking; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 303-996-2748
RUNNING
Thursday
- Loveland Turkey Trot; 5K and 2K run/walk; at McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave., Loveland; adults $25 and $20, kids $10; no dogs allowed; 8 a.m.
- NCMC Turkey Trot 5K; at North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th St., Greeley; participants encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to benefit the Weld Food Bank; adults $20, children 17 and younger $15; no dogs allowed; 9 a.m.
- 10th annual Briargate YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; at 4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs; adults $18 (kids 1K free); 8:15 a.m. or
- Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K; run/walk at Shea Stadium in Redstone Park; $40, $27.50, $20 (children 11 and younger free); 9 a.m.
- Rock Trot 5K; at The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; $25 and $20; bring nonperishable food donations for chance to win raffle prizes; 9:30 a.m.
- CU Turkey Trot 5K; no-frills, low-key event; at CU Research Park, Boulder; runners requested to bring canned food items for the Boulder County Food Share Program; $10 to $15; 10 a.m.
Saturday
- Fishers of Men Fellowship 5K; run/walk at Aurora Municipal Court, 14999 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora; $20, $15 and $10; participants receive commemorative sports bag; 10 a.m. 303-877-8534
- Gobbler Chase 5K snowshoe race; at Copper Mountain; benefits the Advocates for Victims of Assault; Thanksgiving treats, awards following the race; $20; 11 a.m. or 970-968-2318, extension 40906
Dec. 1
- Pueblo’s 21st annual Rock Canyon Half-Marathon; 13.1 miles, Pueblo City Park; $20 preregistered, $30 race day, includes sweat shirt; 9 a.m. 719-564-9303 or
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
Dec. 8
- Love Park Rail Jam; at the base of Loveland Basin ski area; participants of all ages, abilities welcome with groups divided by age, gender and ride; prizes for top finishers.
SNOWSHOEING/XC SKIING
Dec. 1
- Pedal Power snowshoe racing series; at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center at Ski Cooper; $20 to $25. 970-845-0931 or
Calendar submissions
To get an event listed, send your information 14 to 21 days in advance to: OEcalendar@denverpost.com or fax: 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes) Please include a contact number. Items will run on a space-available basis.
