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Outdoor Extremes calendar: 2/10-2/17

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SUBMISSIONS: Send info 14 to 21 days in advance to: OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes). Include contact info. Items run on a space-available basis.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS

Feb. 26-March 1

Level 1 avalanche course; by Alpine World Ascents; at Boulder/Berthoud Pass; two nights, two full days (24 hours with classroom and field sessions); includes course booklet, field book, snow saw and certificate of completion; another course will be held March 19-22; $295.

CYCLING

Ongoing

  •  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.

  •  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 ride each Saturday morning led by the staff of Bicycle Pedal’r bike shops in Highlands Ranch; 20 to 30 miles; weather permitting; open to intermediate and advanced riders.

    HIKING/BACKPACKING

    Feb. 22

    Trail safety tips; part of Garden of the Gods lecture series; at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St. in Colorado Springs; free; 2 p.m. 719-219-0108

    RUNNING

    Sunday

    Valentine’s 5K run/walk and kids fun run; at Washington Park; benefits Prostate Cancer Education Council; $15 to $30; 10 a.m. or 303-694-2202

    March 1

    That Dam Run 5K; at Cherry Creek State Park; benefits Prostate Cancer Education Council; $15 to $30; 10 a.m.
    or 303-694-2202

  •  Cancellation note: The Feb. 14 Valentine’s 3-mile prediction run in Grand Junction has been canceled because of road construction; questions, call 970-243-8308.

    SKIING/SNOWBOARDING

    Saturday-Sunday

    Backcountry ski and snowboard weekend for women; at Cameron Pass; two-day course includes one night in backcountry yurt or cabin; course designed for intermediate skiers or riders looking to practice winter navigation skills and safe backcountry travel techniques; $290; 8 a.m. or 303-938-9191

    Saturday

    Mountaintop Matrimony at Loveland Ski Area; new couples are married and married couples can renew their vows in mass wedding; registration in the morning, ceremony at noon; register online to receive 2-for-1 lift tickets. or 303-571-5580 (ext. 141)

    Monday

    Youth ski trip to Echo Mountain; depart from Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle; for ages 10 to 15 of all abilities; $58 (includes transportation, lift ticket, instruction, equipment rental); chaperoned charter bus leaves at 8 a.m., returns by 5:30 p.m.
    or 303-483-7036

    Feb. 27-March 1

    U.S. Freeskiing Open Championships; at Copper Mountain; freeskiing’s most prestigious event; athletes include Copper pros Jess Cumming and Taylor Seaton; competition in slopestyle, superpipe, big air.

    SNOWSHOEING/CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

    Saturday

    14th annual Winter Trails snowshoe event; Estes Park program at Rocky Mountain National Park near Glacier Basin; snowshoe equipment, instruction provided; 10 a.m.

    Sunday

    Ski and Soak Day; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Tabernash; cross country ski lessons, group yoga, heated outdoor pool, wine and more; $100; 9:30 a.m.
    or 970-726-8231

    Feb. 21

    Snowshoe adventure for girls ages 8 and older; Boulder area; bring along parent, mentor, adult relative or friend; no experience necessary; $150 (includes snowshoes and lunch); financial aid available; 8 a.m.
    or 303-938-9191

    March 5

    Learn to skate ski for free; at Crested Butte Nordic Center; reduced-price ski rentals available; 1 p.m. , 970-349-1707

    March 6

    Full Moon Ski and Ice Skating; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Tabernash; includes bonfire and hot chocolate; $5 trail pass, $5 for ski rental; 6:30-9:30 p.m. or 970-726-8231

    March 7

  •  Progressive Ski Dinner; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Winter Park; 6-kilometer course under light of moon and candles; leads skiers and snowshoers from the appetizer barn to the soup and bread yurt, then back to the main courses at the Broad Axe Barn (short course available); fundraiser for the Grand Huts Association; dinner, music and equipment included, $50 adults, $15 children; start times 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. 970-726-4099 or 970-726-9877

  •  Super Tour 22.5K backcountry ski; near Crested Butte; steep 2,000-foot climb and a sometimes fast downhill; shovels, probes, beacons and full skins are required; $35; 8 a.m.
    , 970-349-1707

    Ongoing

  •  Snowshoe Girlfriend Getaway Days; in Estes Park; women-only groups, all ability levels; Thursdays and Fridays through March (also includes two Saturdays, Feb. 28 and March 28); includes guide, snowshoes and poles; $35.

    TRIATHLON

    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.

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