Aerial Circus Holiday Camp
Today-Wednesday: Ages 6 to adult are invited to this three-day mini camp where participants learn on a variety of aerial apparatuses. 10 a.m.-noon. $135, $25 registration fee for new students. Multi-family member discounts available. Reservations required. 8964 E. Hampden Ave., 303-771-0161, e-mail Dance@AerialDanceOverDenver.com, aerialdanceoverdenver.com
First Day Hikes Jan. 1: A nationwide initiative encourages everyone to get out and hike, snowshoe or cross country to start off 2012. Eleven Colorado state parks offer naturalist-guided hikes and other activities throughout the day. Events are free with a daily or annual Colorado State Parks pass. Participating parks include Barr Lake, Castlewood Canyon, Chatfield , Cherry Creek, Cheyenne Mountain, Eldorado Canyon, Eleven Mile, Lory, Mueller, Roxborough and Stagecoach. parks.co.state.us
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Jan. 7: Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 trail pass, $5 equipment rental; Jan. 7-8: Winter Trails Day & Free Kids Day, children 12 and under can improve their cross-country skiing with a lesson, trail pass and rentals, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m.; Jan. 8: Skijoring Clinic, learn to ski with your dog, 10 a.m.-noon, return students refresher clinic 12:30-1:30 p.m., fees vary; Jan. 21: 25th annual Governor’s Cup, visit active.com. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumbranch.com
About Time Fitness opens
Jan. 7: About Time Fitness will open with 6,250 square feet dedicated to group training programs, with a large group fitness area, stage, spacious locker rooms with showers, and a separate space for child-care services. 870 South Broadway, Englewood,
Orangetheory Fitness opens
Jan. 9: Orangetheory Fitness bases its workouts on burning extra calories up to 36 hours after you exercise. All participants wear heart rate monitors and their data is displayed on mounted TV screens during 60-minute routines broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. 9551 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, 877-46-8348;
Durango discount program
Through Jan. 15: The Durango Community Recreation Center and the Durango Discovery Museum have partnered for a same-day discount program. Buy a full-price daily admission at either the Durango Community Recreation or at the Durango Discovery Museum and receive a half-price admission at the other facility on the same day.970-375-7313, 970-259-9234
Colorado State Parks photo contest
Through Jan. 31: Photographers 18 and older are invited to submit photos of people enjoying the state parks. Categories include: Best of Winter, Best of Spring/Summer and Best of Fall. Winners in each category will receive a 2012 Colorado State Parks annual pass and a $50 Cabela’s Gift Card, courtesy of The Foundation for Colorado State Parks. Photo submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31. Complete contest rules at
Snow Salutes: A Yoga Retreat for Snowboarders & Skiers Jan. 29-30: Copper Mountain and The Yoga Mat present this workshop/retreat teaching participants key yoga poses to warm up in the morning and stretch out at night. Also to avoid injury on the slopes. $175 includes meals and classes. Reservations required. Discounted lodging and lift tickets available. Copper Mountain Resort, ontheyogamat.com/copper/
Friday Night Yoga Club
Fridays through March 16: The annual winter series continues in a different Denver studio each week, 5:30-9 p.m. Live music, food and beverages, massage and acupuncture treatments included. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Chanda Plan Foundation that helps people with disabilities. Visit the website for more informtion. fridaynightyogaclub.com
Team CWW
Accepting memberships for the 2012 season that includes training in biking, swimming and running. Participants get a progression of training to meet fitness goals. E-mail info@teamcww.org. Also hosting Fiesty Fit Females, a free exercise group for cancer survivors, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month. fiestyfitfemales.org
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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