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.
CLIMBING
July 10-12
Youth Climbing Tournament at the Fieldhouse; 18700 E. Plaza Drive, Parker; climb up to 10 routes, top five will count for score; all participants receive coupon for a free admission, harness and shoe rental, good through September; three divisions — ages 9 and under, 10-13 and 14-18; $5 entry fee. 303-805-6300 or
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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
Aug. 1-2
Lead climbing weekend for women; Boulder area; designed for experienced climbers who are ready to start lead climbing but want more skills and a boost in confidence; $205; 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
Aug. 8
Rock climbing adventure for girls ages 8 and older; Boulder area; bring along parent, mentor, adult relative or friend; no experience necessary; $150 (includes climbing equipment and lunch, financial aid available); 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
CYCLING
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
July 16-19
USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships; at SolVista; amateur and pro divisions; competitors will test their speed and endurance on world-class trails.
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July 25
Third annual Sunrise Century; start/finish at Stazio Field (2454 Stazio Drive, Boulder); noncompetitive ride; 75-mile route with option for additional 25-mile mountain loop; fully supported; $69 ($79 after July 25); 6:30 a.m.
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July 25-27
Cycling’s Courage Classic; at Copper Mountain; includes three-day, 157-mile adventure ride; $95 ($50 for participants younger than 16), includes lunch and T-shirt. .
July 26
27th Wray Elks Road Races; start at Rainbow Park in Wray; 16- and 40-mile courses; $15; 7:30 a.m. kudokiddo@hotmail.com for information or 970-332-5080
Aug. 15
Advanced mountain biking clinic for women; Boulder area; instruction pushes your riding to the next level; $115; 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
Aug. 15-16
24 Hours in the Sage; relay bike race; at Hartman Rocks Multiuse Recreation Area in Gunnison; 13-mile loop; benefits community projects in Gunnison; noon. . or 303-507-1148
Ongoing
— Bike tune-ups, hosted by Community Cycles, Saturdays at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, 13th Street and Canyon; also pick up bike maps and get cycling safety info; tune-ups $20.
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— 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.
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— 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.
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HIKING/BACKPACKING
July 8-13
Adventure camp for girls ages 12 and 13; at Blue Moon Ranch; also Aug. 5-10; six-day courses takes place entirely outdoors, including three-night backpacking trip; learn 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
July 24-29
Latina course for girls ages 13 to 16; at Blue Moon Ranch; adventure camp brings girls together using cultural themes while having fun outdoors; rock climbing, art projects, overnight backpacking trip and more; $690; 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
July 31-Aug. 2
Longs Peak ascent for women; at Rocky Mountain National Park; challenging backpack course with amazing scenery during weekend climb; $480; 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
July 31-Aug. 11
Leadership camp for girls ages 15 to 18; at Mount Zirkel Wilderness; 12-day backpacking and rock climbing adventure for girls who want advanced backcountry experience combined with sharpened leadership skills; $1,420 (financial aid available); 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.
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Aug. 7
DeKoevend Park 5K; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; 6:30 p.m. .
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.
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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.
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SWIMMING
Aug. 16
Horsetooth Reservoir open-water 10K swim; at Fort Collins; each swimmer must be accompanied by support craft and paddler; $70 ($50 for 2.4-mile swim). .
MISCELLANEOUS
Aug. 20-23
Retreat for trauma survivors; at Blue Moon Ranch; nourishing wilderness environment for women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual trauma; on-site staff with master’s degree in counseling psychology; $490 (financial aid available); 8 a.m.
. or 303-938-9191
Aug. 27-30
Retreat for cancer survivors; at Blue Moon Ranch; powerful, energizing way for women who have survived cancer to reclaim personal strengths and harness the courage and confidence needed to take the next steps in their lives; $490 (financial aid available); 8 a.m. . or 303-938-9191
