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AVALANCHE AWARENESS

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

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

CYCLING

Saturday

East Side Epic; winter mountain bike race in Leadville; course weaves through historic mining district; terrain includes snow-packed roads and snowmobile trails; $20; 10 a.m.

Feb. 23, April 6, May 17

Cycling clinic; in Denver; Elephant Rock 2008 training programs; two to four hours; $25 per class; other dates include April 6 women’s road cycling skills clinic and road clinics on April 19 and May 17. 303-744-2766 or

April 11-13; April 14-15

Mountain bike spring training camp in Moab; for recreational to beginner cross country cyclist looking to improve skills; includes a dinner Friday night, three skills sessions and two trail rides; Session One or Session Two $295; both $550. or e-mail scott@jdssportcoaching.com

Ongoing

  •  Road bike rides every Saturday and Sunday along the Front Range, sponsored by Colorado HeartCycle; 20 to 100 miles; weather permitting; helmet required.
  •  Mountain bike camps, private lessons and clinics with Better Ride; for recreation riders and racers; focus on core skills, balance, vision, cornering, energy management, obstacles, drops, etc.
  •  Road rides each weekend in the south Denver area hosted by the Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free.
  •  Beginner mountain bike skills class; various locations along the Front Range; first Sunday of every month; taught on a custom-made obstacle course; 8 a.m.; $80. 303-507-1148

    HIKING/BACKPACKING

    Ongoing

  •  Map and compass class; with the U.S. Geological Survey; a map, compass and orienteering class at 1 p.m. the first and third Fridays monthly in the map department at the Denver REI store, 1416 Platte St.; free. 303-756-3100 or

    RUNNING

    Saturday

  •  Best Cross Country Race on the Planet; at Harlow Platts Park, 1360 Gillaspie (near Fairview High School), Boulder; 4-miler for women (9:30 a.m.), 4-miler for men (10:30 a.m.), also youth events; all participants receive Reebok winter cap; more than $1,000 in prize money; $8 and $15.

  •  29th Winter Series; race No. 2; at El Pomar Youth Sports Center, 2815 National Place, Colorado Springs; military, firefighters, police officers run free; event could be canceled because of bad weather; courses in series are gravel/paved roads and packed trails, with elevation 6,000 to 7,500 feet; no dogs, baby strollers allowed on courses; $4, $5 and $10; 10 a.m.

  •  Gateway Canyons Winter Warm-up 5K; at Gateway Canyons Resort, 43200 Highway 141, Gateway (south of Grand Junction); $20; 11 a.m.

    Saturday-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 andother spring races; Saturdays at 7 a.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; $365.

    Feb. 3

  •  Cherry Creek Reservoir 7 Mile; in Aurora; walk and run; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first so everyone finishes at about the same time; free to members; $5 for nonmembers; 9 a.m.

  •  Super Sunday Fun Run 5K; South Suburban Parks and Recreation event; course starts and ends in Cornerstone Park; $12, $20; 9 a.m.
    or 303-347-5999

    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.

    Through Feb. 16

    Training for Run the Republic stair climb and offseason base training; in Lakewood; work on pacing, form, breathing and interval training; $15. or e-mail scott@jdssportcoaching.com

    TRIATHLON/DUATHLON

    Saturday

    Durango Winter Triathlon; at Durango Nordic Center, Route 550, north of Durango; world championship qualifier; $70 individual, $185 team; 10 a.m.

    Sunday

  •  Triathlon workshop with 2004 Olympic medalist Susan Williams; at SwimLabs, 5640 E. County Line Place, Suite B-100, Highlands Ranch; topics include individual swim analysis, sports nutrition, functional strength training, proper bike fit, run technique analysis; $249, includes clinic workbook, swim DVD, lunch; 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    303-798-7946 or

  •  t2 Indoor Triathlon Series, race No. 4; Fort Collins Club, 1307 E. Prospect, Fort Collins; $15.

    Ongoing

    Boulder Tri Babes; triathlon club; at RallySport Health Club; near 28th Street, between Pearl and Valmont; meet new friends who offer support every step of the way; women of all ages and abilities welcome; multiple levels of group training; $195.

    SKIING/SNOWBOARDING

    Saturday

    MFL Memorial Ski Day; fundraiser for National Brain Tumor Foundation and research; at Winter Park; 8 a.m. registration at Mary Jane Lodge, 2:30 p.m. meeting at top of Gandy Dancer for group run; $22 and $25.303-883-1677 or 415-834-9970 (ext. 105)

    Jan. 30-31

    Copper NorAm boardercross; at Copper Mountain; snowboard races limited to 125 riders (men and women); $75; 8 a.m. (Jan. 30), 3 p.m. (Jan. 31).

    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 during 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. 2, Feb. 9

    South Suburban ski bus trips; sponsored by South Suburban Parks and Recreation; charter bus for ages 13 and older; to Keystone and Breckenridge (Feb. 2), Copper and Vail (Feb. 9); depart from and return to Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers; youth must be accompanied by adult; $24 ($18 district rate, $10 for Lone Tree residents).

    Feb. 9-March 8

    Ski lessons for youth; sponsored by South Suburban Parks and Recreation; multiweek instructional program at Keystone for ages 8-15; also Feb. 10-March 9 and Feb. 13-27; transportation from South Suburban at 6:30 a.m., returning between 5:30-6:30 p.m.; package includes ride, equipment rental, lesson, lift ticket and lunch; discount rates available if equipment and lift passes are owned.
    or 303-347-5999

    Feb. 9

    Love Park Rail Jam; at the base of Loveland Basin; participants of all ages, abilities welcome; prizes for top finishers; free. 970-356-9727 or

    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

    SNOWSHOEING/XC SKIING

    Saturday

    Gold Run Loppet 15K/30K; freestyle citizens cross country ski race in Colorado Cup series; at Gold Run Nordic Center, 200 Clubhouse Drive, Breckenridge; prizes awarded to top overall men’s and women’s finishers; free demos; $15, $20, $30; 10 a.m.

  •  Colorado Biathlon Club Mass Start; at Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the Rockies Nordic Center, Winter Park; 15K for men, 10K for junior women (ages 19-20) and youth men (17-18), 7.5K for youth women (17-18) and boys/girls (15-16), 3K for kids (14 and younger); $10 and $20; 9:30 a.m.

    Feb. 4; March 3

    Mountainfilm on Tour film festival; at the Speakeasy Movie Theatre in Breckenridge; $8 to $12; 6:30 p.m. 970-453-7243 or

    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, ext.141

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