AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Friday-Sunday; Feb. 16-17
Avalanche School Level I; at Telluride Conference Center in Telluride Mountain Village; hosted by San Juan Field School; introductory two-day course with classroom and field sessions; gain basic understanding of how to evaluate avalanche conditions; $210, includes lift access for Telluride ski area. 970-708-7736 or
Jan. 12-13
Backcountry skiing/snowboarding avalanche refresher and hut trip; at Telluride Conference Center in Telluride Mountain Village; hosted by San Juan Field School; field sessions with focus on evaluating avalanche conditions; $200, includes food and lodging. 970-708-7736 or
Feb. 1-3
Backcountry level II course; at Telluride Conference Center in Telluride Mountain Village; hosted by San Juan Field School; advanced-level course suitable for backcountry enthusiasts; $395, includes food and lodging. 970-708-7736 or
CYCLING
Mountain and road
Ongoing
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.
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Ongoing
KAYAKING/RAFTING
CANOEING
Ongoing
RUNNING
Today
Saturday
FastForward Sports winter training begins for Canyonlands Half-Marathon in Moab; Canyonlands event is March 8; training takes place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Boulder or Denver; fees range from $129 to $199, travel costs not included.
Jan. 20
Frosty’s Frozen Five; 5-mile and 10-mile races; second event in winter distance series; at Chatfield State Park in Littleton; 5-miler: $30 ($35 race day), 10-miler: $35 ($40 race day); 10 a.m.
Jan. 26-April 19
Everygirl Runs Training Program; group training, including a 12-week plan, with two weekly group run sessions, coaching and sports nutrition information; designed to help women prepare for the Douglas County Greenland Trail Run or other spring races; Saturday’s at 7 a.m. and Tuesday’s at 6 p.m.; $365.
Feb. 23
Snowman Stampede; 10-mile and 20-mile races; third event in winter distance series; at Cherry Creek State Park in Denver area; 10-miler: $35 ($40 race day), 20-miler: $40 ($45 race day); 10 a.m.
SAILING Jan. 19
Community sailing volunteers needed to help staff Denver Boat Show exhibit at the Colorado Convention Center. We have partnered with another nonprofit, “Captain Kids Discovery Point,” and will staff a children’s interactive exhibit. There are seven interactive boating and safety stations. Volunteer shift times Jan. 19 are 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5:30 p.m., and 5:30-9:15 p.m. Junior sailor volunteers younger than 14 must be accompanied by a parent. Volunteers will be admitted to the boat show free and able to view the exhibits before or after shift.
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
Today-Wednesday
USASA-sanctioned halfpipe, slopestyle event; at Copper Mountain; open to all ski, snowboard competitors; $30.
Jan. 7-9
Backcountry skiing tour; Red Mountain Pass near Ouray; intermediate skiing skills required, limited registration, spots fill quickly. Fee: $390, does not include accommodation, meals.
E-mail, markusb@alpineworldascents.com or 303-589-1195
Jan. 12, Feb. 9
Love Park Rail Jam; at the base of Loveland Basin; participants of all ages, abilities welcome with groups divided by age, gender, ride; register for free the morning of the event in the Rathskeller; prizes for top finishers.
970-356-9727 or
Jan. 14-16
Backcountry skiing tour; Red Mountain Pass near Ouray; advanced skiing skills required, limited registration, spots fill quickly. Fee: $390, does not include accommodation, meals.
E-mail, markusb@alpineworldascents.com or 303-589-1195
Jan. 17, Feb. 21
Ski Hooky Party; at Loveland Basin. Play hooky with 95.7 FM and get a lift ticket for only $10 when you present the coupon featured in radio station’s e-newsletter. Music, giveaways, drink specials all day long.970-356-9727 or
Feb. 6-8
Bob’s Ski & Ride School, three-day mogul camp; Bob Barnes, Winter Park Resort’s Ski & Ride School director, and his pros offer expertise in three full days of intense bump fun. Camp includes orientation, six hours per day of bump coaching, indoor sessions with equipment and stance analysis, new equipment demos and personal video analysis; $489. 800-729-7907
Feb. 23
Vertical Challenge: Hope on the Slopes; fundraiser at Loveland Ski Area benefits American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services; compete as an individual or a team, volunteer on the event committee or sponsor a participant.
970-356-9727 or
March 1-2
Master of the Mountain events; at Loveland Ski Area; sponsored by Subaru; weekend dedicated to promoting safe, enjoyable snowrider environment; events include free mini-lessons in the Subaru Learning Lane, Nordica demos and an insider’s look at the operations of the National Ski Patrol with an avalanche awareness and beacon training session; free popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee, plus prizes; participation free to all skiers, snowboarders with valid lift ticket.
970-356-9727 or
March 8
Cosmic Series Randonee Race; at Loveland Ski Area; traditional ski mountaineering race involving multiple ascents and descents; recreational route with about 2,500 feet of climbing and advanced course with about 4,500 feet of climbing open to telemarkers, alpinists, snowboarders alike.
970-356-9727 or
March 15
Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge; at Loveland Ski Area; fun, free, ski and snowboard giant slalom race and rail jam; participants compete for gold, silver, bronze medals in 30 categories; also entertainment on the plaza with games, contests, trivia.
or 970-356-9727
March 22, April 19
Vert Alert; terrain park competition at Loveland Ski Area; freestyle skiing, snowboarding; join us for a day of fun, food and drink; prizes for the top finishers.
970-356-9727 or
March 29
12th annual 3-Pin Grin Telemark Festival and Freeskiing Terrain Classic; at Loveland Ski Area; traditional event that attracts some of the best telemark skiers from the Front Range and Summit County; live music all day on the plaza, as well as great prizes for top finishers.
970-356-9727 or
April 5
New Belgium Brewing Scavenger Hunt; at Loveland Ski Area; sign up in teams of up to four participants and compete to solve the clues while exploring the mountain; fun for all ages with great prizes for winners, raffle for everyone.
970-356-9727 or
April 12
Orage Pros and Powder Tour; at Loveland Ski Area; valid lift ticket carries the opportunity to meet and ski with the pros, join them for a ski party and enter to win an all-expenses paid trip to Retallack Cat Skiing in the Selkirk Mountains.
970-356-9727 or
April 26
Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party; at Loveland Ski Area; fundraiser for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center; join us for food, beer, raffles and a fun day of skiing for a good cause.
970-356-9727 or
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Jan. 18-20
Rocky Mountain Pond Hockey Championships, at Nottingham Lake in Avon; team competition includes men’s and women’s divisions of various age groups.
Jan. 25-27
Winter Park birthday celebration for Mary Jane; activities include chef’s dinner and dance, moguls clinic; snow sculpture contest, live music.
or 800-729-5813.
Feb. 14
17th annual Mountaintop Matrimony; Valentine’s Day ceremony, reception a Loveland Ski Area tradition; new couples are joined in matrimony and married couples renew their vows in a mass wedding at the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin, elevation 12,440 feet, located at the top of lift No. 2; reception for participants, guests follows the ceremony at Loveland Basin; morning registration, ceremony at noon.
or 303-571-5580, extension 141
LECTURES/CLASSES
Ongoing
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