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.
ADVENTURE RACING
July 25
Lakewood’s Grin and Bear It Adventure Race; participants compete in teams of two: adults and adults/youth (ages 5 to 16); race stages include a water crossing, 2- to 3-mile run and 6- to 7-mile mountain bike ride; $20 per team; 6 p.m.
or 303-697-6159
July 26
Breckenridge Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 12-hour and 24-hour courses for mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, or 970-259-7771
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
Aug. 23-24
Rock climbing instruction in Estes Park; starting at $159 for ages 10 to 17, $199 for adults; registration fee includes professional instruction, weekend camping, Saturday barbecue, Sunday breakfast.
or 800-829-2009
CYCLING
Wednesday; July 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 Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. on July 26. or 303-347-5999
Sunday
or 303-316-1590
July 27
E-mail Dick Evans at
kudokiddo@hotmail.com or 970-332-5080
Aug. 8-10
Snowmass G3; newest event in Mountain States Cup Series; riders compete in downhill and super-D races.
or 970-333-1159
Aug. 17
Venus de Miles; Colorado’s first women’s-only bike ride; noncompetitive event with two riding routes in Boulder County, starting and finishing in Longmont; proceeds benefit Greenhouse Scholars, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for college-bound students.
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
Ongoing
or 303-744-2766
HIKING/BACKPACKING
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
Saturday
July 26
Basics of canoeing; learn paddle strokes, craft handling, rescues and safe boating procedures; at Chatfield Reservoir; for ages 12 and older (participants ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by registered adult); $15 to $18 (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, 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; $160 to $225. or 303-347-5999
RUNNING
July 26
Loveland Classic at Centerra; third run in Healthy Kids Run Series, also 5K and 10K; presented by Loveland Road Runners; $20 7 a.m. 970-635-2726
Aug. 9
Aug. 16
Palisade Peach Festival 5-mile run; through and around Palisade’s peach orchards; $20; 8 a.m.
970-250-8592
Aug. 24
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
Sunday
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. 4-8
Learn to Sail Week; at Cherry Creek Reservoir; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program for ages 8 to 15 at Hobie Point on west side of reservoir; participants must know how to swim; $399 ($390 district rate); fee includes instruction, sailboats, safety equipment; 9:30 a.m.
or 303-347-5999
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
Saturday
Tri-N-July Sprint Triathlon; at Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; 500-yard indoor swim, 12-mile bike ride, 3.1-mile run; $69; 6 a.m.
Aug. 2
Youth TRYathloncq; swimming, biking and running for ages 6 to 11; South Suburban Parks and Recreation program at Cook Creek Park and pool on Lone Tree Parkway; $10 ($15 day of event); 7 a.m.
or 303-347-5999
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.
