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
Friday
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
Saturday
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
Saturday
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; 1:30 p.m. or 303-347-5999
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.
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Saturday
Outdoor Survival Day; kids and family programs at Cheyenne Mountain State Park; see fire trucks, rescue and park ranger equipment; talk to park rangers; learn wilderness survival techniques and wilderness first aid; food available; must purchase state parks pass; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
719-576-2016 or /parks/cheyennemountain
KAYAKING/RAFTING
CANOEING
Saturday
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
RUNNING
Saturday
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
Aug. 9
Desert Championships 10K and 15K; near Grand Junction airport); $3; 7:30 a.m.
970-241-6478
SAILING
Aug. 1-3
Dillon Open Regatta; hosted by the Dillon Yacht Club; open to keel, centerboard boats; limited field; entry forms, fees must be received by Monday to avoid $50 penalty.
303-339-5025
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
SKATEBOARDING/
MOUNTAINBOARDING
Thursday-Saturday
U.S. Open Mountainboarding Championships; competition in dirt boardercross and slopestyle big air; also expo, demonstrations and mountainboarding camp.
303-886-1812 or
TRIATHLON
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
Aug. 9
Splash Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon; at Northridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch; fundraiser for the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center; 800-yard swim, 13-mile bike ride, 3.5-mile run; $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.
