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 runon a space-available basis.
ADVENTURE RACING
Friday-Sunday
Purgatory Challenge; downriver kayak race Friday, 50K mountain bike race Saturday, mountain marathon Sunday; $50 to $250. or 970-259-7771
June 27
Adventure racing; part of the three-day Gunnison River Festival in Gunnison; kayaking, running and biking; 9 a.m. gunnisonriverfestival or 970-596-7094
CLIMBING
Sunday
Women’s introduction to rock climbing; Boulder area; $100; 8 a.m.
or 303-938-9191
July 18-19
Top rope anchors weekend clinic for women; Boulder area; for intermediate climbers; $205; 8 a.m.
or 303-938-9191
July 25-26
Women’s introduction to rock climbing weekend; Boulder area; $185; 8 a.m.
or 303-938-9191
CYCLING
Wednesday, Friday
Seniors on Bikes rides; in Boulder County; two divisions: “Pacers,” who average below 15 mph, and “Tigers,” who average above 15 mph; course lengths about 40 to 55 miles; check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations; 8 a.m. seniorsonbikes@gmail.com for more info.
Saturday-Sunday
Mountain biking’s Wildflower Rush; at Crested Butte; singletrack event starts with cross country race.
June 24-28
29th annual Fat Tire Bike Week; at Crested Butte; world’s oldest mountain biking festival.
or 800-545-4505
June 27
Mountain biking skills clinic for women; Boulder area; instruction covers cornering, body positioning, using clips, climbing, descending, basic bike maintenance; $100; 8 a.m. or 303-938-9191
June 27-28
Bridges of the Butte; at Crested Butte; 24-hour bike tour; costumes encouraged but not required; benefits the Adaptive Sports Center; $24.
or 970-349-5075
Through June
Boulder Cycling Club weekly rides; part of Walk and Bike Month; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.; various starting points; free.
July 16
Start of the Pinnacle Race Series; at Crested Butte; also July 23, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13; recreational racing geared toward having fun; food, beer and prizes follow every race; 5:45 p.m. 970-349-2221
HIKING/BACKPACKING
June 24-29
Adventure camp for girls ages 12 and 13; at Blue Moon Ranch; also July 8-13, Aug. 5-10; six-day courses take place entirely outdoors, including three-night backpacking trip; build friendships while learning to rock climb, set up a campsite, backpack and more; $690 (financial aid available).
or 303-938-9191
July 17-19
Mountain lakes yoga retreat for women; at Rocky Mountain National Park; backpacking trip abundant in relaxation, natural beauty and fun; instructors from Boulder’s Yoga Workshop; no yoga or backpacking experience necessary; $480; 8 a.m.
or 303-938-9191
July 21-25
Rocky Mountain National Park backpack trip for women; five days of honing navigation skills, hiking techniques and backcountry cooking while developing tools to lead your own expedition; route journeys to Continental Divide; backpacking experience required; $650; 8 a.m.
or 303-938-9191
RUNNING
July 12
Stone House Park 2.4-mile race; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; 8 a.m.
Through July 18
Running school for endurance runners and triathletes; learn how to run faster, stronger, stay healthy; 10-week sessions; two locations, Greenwood Village and Edgewater; $20 drop-in or $150 for 10 weeks. or
triforthecure-denver.com
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
Through July 23
Tri for the Cure bike/run training; at Cherry Creek Reservoir; train for an easy transition off the bike; Thursday nights 6-7:30 p.m.; $15 drop-in session or six for $72. or triforthecure-denver.com
Through July 26
Tri for the Cure swim clinics; at the University of Denver Coors Fitness Center; comprehensive swim training for triathletes; Sundays, 1-3 p.m.; $25 per clinic or eight for $160. or triforthecure-denver.com
MISCELLANEOUS
June 26-28
Gunnison River Festival; at Gunnison Whitewater Park; events include competitive race divisions in canoe, duck, paddle, row and kayak, a climb-a-thon, adventure racing, bird-watching tours and kids’ events; free camping is available all weekend in the meadow behind Almont Resort in Almont.
or 970-596-7094
