Climb 4 Life to fight cancer
Named after the Greek goddess of women and marriage and as an acronym for “health, empowerment, research and awareness,” the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation’s hiking and climbing event raises money for ovarian cancer research and awareness. On Friday and Saturday, hike and rock climb in the canyons and on trails in the Boulder/Denver area. Climbers with experience will be grouped according to ability and led by a professional climber. Colorado Mountain School instructors will help rock-climbing newbies. Other activities include morning yoga classes, massages, and a dinner/dance party. One in 71 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. With early detection, more than 90 percent will survive. But, only 24 percent of ovarian cancer is caught early. Registration is $65 at . Check-in at 3 p.m. Friday, REI Boulder, 1789 28th St. herafoundation.org, 858-945-1398
Bikes and trees
Fort Collins city forester Tim Buchanan will lead an easy 6-mile (one-way) bike tour of a dozen notable trees of Fort Collins on Sunday morning. Participants will also receive information on more than 30 trees that are rare, unusual or unique to visit on their own. Tour begins 9:30 a.m. at City Park Pool (City Park Drive and Byran Street) and ends at noon at the downtown Library Park. Dress for weather, bring water and a snack, $10 members, $15 nonmembers. , 970-416-2486
A new way of walking
In her new book, “Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide to Health, Fitness, and Fun,” Boulder author Claire Walter offers the following tips for walking with poles: • The specially designed, lightweight Nordic walking poles relieve some of the stress on the ankles, knees and hips and transfer it to the upper torso, making it a full-body workout. • Nordic walking burns up to 45 percent more calories than walking the same distance at the same speed without poles. • Nordic walking is effective for new exercisers just off the couch, dedicated walkers, longtime runners who are now trying to favor their knees, anyone rehabilitating from an injury, and even sedentary seniors or people with mobility and balance issues. Available at local bookstores and . Check out Walter’s blog at nordic-walking-usa.blogspot.com.
