CLIMBING/HIKING
Thursday
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
Saturday
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
Dec. 9
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis; at Denver’s Washington Park; fundraiser to benefit the Arthritis Foundation; USATF-certified 5K run/walk with festive environment that includes costume contests, children’s 1K snowman scramble and sponsor expo along with postrace refreshments and awards.
jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org or 303-756-8622
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
Saturday
Pedal Power snowshoe racing series; at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center at Ski Cooper; $20 to $25. 970-845-0931 or
Dec. 8
Meadow Mountain snowshoe hike; strenuous Sierra Club hike to summit of Meadow Mountain, near Allens Park; 8 miles roundtrip and 3,000 feet elevation gain; meet in Boulder at 7 a.m., return by 3 p.m.; free.
720-837-0074
Calendar submissions
To get event listed, send info 14 to 21 days in advance to: OEcalendar@denverpost.com or fax: 303-866-9004.
