Calendar submissions
Send information 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attention: Outdoor Extremes).
Include contact information. Items run on a space-available basis.
CLIMBING
Oct. 18
Colorado Mountain Club’s Mountain Fest; at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden; outdoor skills and conservation clinics, rock climbing, photo exhibit, silent auction, dinner.
CYCLING
Oct. 18
Sand Creek Fall Classic; cross country mountain bike race; near NORAD at base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs; 8.5 miles per lap.
Ongoing
RUNNING
Saturday
303-877-4211
Oct. 11
Backcountry 10-mile and 5-mile runs; at Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch; preregistration ($25 for 5-miler, $35 for 10-miler) and race day ($35 for 5-miler, $45 for 10-miler) fees; 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 18
Out of the Darkness walk; at Sloan’s Lake Park (north entrance) in Denver; sponsored by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention; no cost to participate, but pledges are appreciated to help the cause; 9 a.m.
Oct. 20
Holy Family Hallelujah 5K; at Holy Family School in Grand Junction; 9 a.m. 970-256-7227
Oct. 24
Scream Scram 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; 6 p.m.
Oct. 25
Denver Gorilla 5.6K; run, walk, ride, rollerblade and skateboard in Denver; start and finish at Wynkoop Brewing Co., 18th and Wynkoop downtown; everyone participating wears a full gorilla costume and helps raise money for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund, an international charity working in Central Africa for the protection of endangered mountain gorillas; $99.95 (includes gorilla suit); 11 a.m.
Nov. 1
Harbert Lumber Fall 5K; at Canyon View Park in Grand Junction; 10 a.m.
or 970-257-9267
Nov. 2
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; $60; 8 a.m. or 970-464-9040
SAILING
Ongoing
Colorado State Parks boating safety classes; at various locations; open to adults and teens; includes a homestudy manual, a two-hour classroom review and a written exam.
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
October-December
Ski conditioning fitness camps; in Boulder and Longmont; five-week program; for adults of all abilities; indoor-outdoor clinics; includes fitness assessment and nutritional guidance; child care available; $195 to $270.
or 303-443-8141
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
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.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Oct. 7
Start of wilderness first responder and wilderness EMT class; in Golden; two nights a week for six weeks, 6 p.m. 303-688-5176
Ongoing
