AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Ongoing
Friends of Berthoud Pass-hosted classes; 2 1/2-hour classroom overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting methods, skills; classes Wednesday (Boulder), Thursday (Golden), Dec. 9 (Winter Park), Dec. 15 (Denver), Jan. 6 (Winter Park), Jan. 14 (Denver), Feb. 6-7 (on Berthoud Pass snow); open to the public; $5 minimum donation; 7 p.m. Send questions via e-mail to Friends of Berthoud Pass at fobp_info@yahoo.com
RUNNING
Dec. 6
Washington Park 4.4-mile race; part of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; 9 a.m.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING/ SNOWSHOEING
Nov. 27-29
Crested Butte Nordic Council’s annual Thanksgiving training camp; for nordic enthusiasts; at Crested Butte; instructors typically include former Olympians; all clinics conducted at elevations higher than 8,800 feet. 970-349-1707 or
Dec. 12
Tommelfest; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Tabernash; season kickoff celebration includes free lessons from the University of Denver nordic team and live music; $12 per person (includes food); 11 a.m.
Dec. 19-20
• Cross country ski and snowshoe season kickoff; sponsored by the Colorado Cross Country Ski Association and participating nordic centers and ranch resorts; Nordic Buck Certificates offer deals for skiers and snowshoers, beginners to experts; rental equipment available.
• Cross country ski and snowshoe weekend; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Tabernash; 9 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ongoing
• Map and compass class; first and third Fridays monthly in the map department at the Denver REI store, 1416 Platte St.; free. 303-756-3100 or
SUBMISSIONS: Send info 14 to 21 days in advance to: OEcalendar@denverpost.com. Please include contact information. Items run on a space-available basis.
