Calendar submissions: Send information 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes). Include a contact number. Items run on a space-available basis.
CLIMBING
July
Courses offered throughout the month by the Colorado Mountain School. Classes are available for all ability levels and feature indoor or outdoor climbing and cover various techniques;
locations in Boulder and Estes Park; prices vary. or 800-836-4008, ext. 3
CYCLING
Friday-Sunday
Blast the Mass; Mountain States Cup Series stop; downhill, cross country and mountaincross events for regional champion
titles, UCI points.
or 970-333-1159
July 16, 26
Bike repair instruction; at South Platte Park, Littleton; learn how to repair flat tires, lube your bike, adjust brakes and gears; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 10 and older; 6:30 p.m. on July 16, 1:30 p.m. on July 26.
or 303-347-5999
July 20
or 303-316-1590
July 27
E-mail Dick Evans at kudokiddo@hotmail.com or 970-332-5080
Sept. 6
Aspen-Snowmass Ride for the Cure; 100-mile bike ride between Aspen and Snowmass, with a flatter 26-mile option; benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; last year’s event drew 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000.
or 970-920-0250
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Saturday
Mount Toll Scramble; Sierra Club hike; 10.3 miles round trip; 2,300 feet elevation gain; dress for the weather; 7 a.m. 720-837-0074
Aug. 23
Paiute Peak Scramble; Sierra Club hike; limited to eight participants; bring sturdy hiking shoes or boots suitable for loose footing (also bring extra food, water); 8 miles round trip; 2,500 feet elevation gain; free; 7 a.m.
720-837-0074
KAYAKING/RAFTING
July 19
by registered adult); $85-$89,
includes kayak equipment but not park entrance fee; 1 p.m.
or 303-347-5999
July 26
Basics of canoeing; learn paddle strokes, craft handling, rescues and safe boating procedures; at Chatfield Reservoir; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 12 and older (participants ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by registered adult); $18 ($15 district rate), state park entrance fee not included; 9:30 a.m.
or 303-347-5999
July 26-27
Canoe the Gunnison; 29-mile paddle trip through Escalante and Dominguez canyons, including time for swimming and hiking; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 8 and older (participants ages 8 to 17 must be accompanied by registered adult); boats, accessories, meals and guides provided; participants must bring tent, sleeping bag and personal clothing; $165 ($160 district rate) for ages 8 to 12, $225 ($215 district rate) for ages 13 and older; begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, ends at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
or 303-347-5999
RUNNING
Sunday
Bible Park 2-mile race; walk and run; at Yale Avenue between Quebec and Monaco; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners trophy series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about the same time; postrace pancake breakfast; free to members, $5 for nonmembers; 8 a.m.
July 26
Loveland Classic at Centerra; third run in Healthy Kids Run Series, also 5K and 10K; presented by Loveland Road Runners; $20 (includes T-shirt if registered by July 19); 7 a.m.
970-635-2726
Aug. 9
Nov. 8
Mesa State 37K Rim Rock Run; starts at east entrance (Grand Junction side) to Colorado National Monument, finishes near Fruita; limited to 400 runners because of park rules; fundraiser for Mesa State College cross country team scholarships; $30; 8 a.m. or 970-464-9040
TRAIL RUNNING
July 20
Trail run; 10.5 miles; start and finish at Island Lake Trailhead on south side of the Grand Mesa (north of Cedaredge); $3; 9 a.m.
970-241-6478
Aug. 9
Desert Championships 10K and 15K; near Grand Junction airport); $3; 7:30 a.m.
970-241-6478
SAILING
Aug. 23
Junior Open Sailing Regatta; at Cherry Creek State Park; for junior sailors younger than 19; hosted by the Denver Sailing Association; loaner boats are available from Community Sailing of Colorado; contact Steve Frank at stevefrank@communitysailing.org or 303-757-7718; 9:30 a.m.; $5.
SKATEBOARDING/
MOUNTAINBOARDING
July 24-26
U.S. Open Mountainboarding Championships; competition in dirt boardercross and slopestyle big air; also expo, demonstrations and mountainboarding camp.
303-886-1812 or
TRIATHLON
July 19
Tri-N-July Sprint Triathlon; at Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; 500-yard indoor swim, 12-mile bike ride, 3.1-mile run; fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Foundation; $69;
6 a.m. or
Ongoing through Sept. 15
Open-water swimming, masters swimming; at Grant Ranch Community Association (Bowles Reservoir) in Littleton; outdoor pool and lake; early-morning and evening sessions; simulated races; $10 per session, season passes also available;
presented by Mile High Multisport.
or e-mail Pete@milehighmultisport.com or
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.
