Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park offers a variety of winter activities, including winter camping and sledding. Backcountry areas can be reached on snowshoes and skis, and at lower elevations, all you need are hiking boots. Elk, coyotes, deer, snowshoe hares and other wildlife remain active. Stop by a park visitor center or call 970-586-1206 for current road, snow and avalanche conditions. nps.gov/romo/ photosmultimedia/roaming_rocky.htm
Orangetheory Fitness opens
Today: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 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 877-466-8348;
Lafayette Quicker Quaker 5K Run/Walk
Saturday: Discounted registration in advance through Thursday. Race registration is at Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Races starts at 9:30. Electronic-chip timing will be used for all runners. Entry fees vary and include an oatmeal breakfast ticket. Participants are invited to the Oatmeal Health Fair 8 a.m.-1 p.m. the same day at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Activities include health screenings, information booths, children’s activities and more. Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, active.com
The Wildlife Experience
Continues its Wild Outdoor Workshops Series. Saturday: “Archery Basics,” 10 a.m.-noon Session 1 and 1-3 p.m. Session 2, age 7 and up, $18, $15 members; Jan. 21: “Outdoor Cooking,” 1-3 p.m. $18, $15 members; Jan. 28: “Beginner Fly Fishing,” 1-3 p.m. $18, $15 members; Jan. 31: “Nature Night: Joe Riis Pronghorn Photography,” 5:30 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations required for each class. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org
Yoga Tree Colorado
Sunday & Jan. 22: “Beginning Meditation” workshops, 1-5 p.m. $30. All levels welcome. Learn the effects, actions and benefits of meditation. 3333 S. Bannock St., No. 125, Englewood, 303-578-8733, YogaTreeColorado.com
Winter Meltdown Challenge
Registration deadline Jan. 19: The Lafayette Recreation Department is sponsoring an eight-week community challenge to lose weight and form healthy fitness habits. There are two participation levels to choose from including a Nutrition Only Level and a Fitness/Nutrition Level. Fees vary. The female and male who lose the largest percentage of body weight each win an annual pass. Punch cards will be awarded through random drawings during the challenge. Register online or in person at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469, cityoflafayette.com/recreation
Catch Healthy Habits
Jan 21: Seniors’ Resource Center has partnered with the OASIS Institute, a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older, for a new program that pairs adults age 50-plus with children in grades K-5 to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Sessions last eight weeks and include a nutrition lesson, a snack and 30 minutes of vigorous and physical games. Other volunteer positions are available including recruiting volunteers, researching organizations, coordinating training and some clerical duties. An information meeting is 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 21. Old Firehouse, 3232 Depew St., call Sue Eby at 303-235-6947 or e-mail seby@SRCAging.org.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Jan. 21: 25th annual Governor’s Cup, visit active.com; Jan. 29: “Ski, Sip & Spa,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $85; Feb. 4: Moonlight Grant Huts Progressive Dinner, tours at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. $50, $15 ages 15 and under, grandhuts.org; “Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe,” 6-9 p.m. $5 trail pass, $5 rental equipment; Feb. 5: Skijoring Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, returning students 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fees vary. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumbranch .com
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Jan. 28-29: The International Ski Mountaineering Federation’s North American Championships; Feb. 4: Crested Butte Nordic Council’s Alley Loop, cbnordic.org; March 29-31: Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, elkmountaintraverse.com. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 800-600-2803, skicb.com
Linden Tree Yoga
Jan. 28: “Energize Body, Mind and Soul,” a class combining Himalayan yoga, meditation and sound healing with YogaSansar from Nepal, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $20, $15 in advance. Koelbel Library, 5995 S. Holly St., Centennial, 720-394-9425, 720-988-8666
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/
Colorado State Parks photo contest
Deadline 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 receive a 2012 Colorado State Parks annual pass and a $50 Cabela’s Gift Card, courtesy of The Foundation for Colorado State Parks. Contest rules at parks.state.co.us/PhotoContest
Bear Creek Nature Center
Feb. 4: “Snowshoe Outing in the Mountains,” a naturalist-guided snowshoe hike for beginners, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10, $8 members. Reservations required. Location to be determined upon snow conditions. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountyparks.com
SnowDash Extreme 5K Adventure Race
Feb. 4: The extreme race has participants climbing over nets, running up a hill, crawling through powder pits and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Lung Association in Colorado. A post-race celebration includes music and refreshments. Echo Mountain, SnowDashColorado.com
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer
March 3: The 10th annual benefit for the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Participants can choose a 3K or 5K snowshoe walk or 3K snowshoes race at the Frisco Nordic Center. tubbsromptostomp.com
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
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: A weekly workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. Participants learn the health benefits of yoga in age and how to increase flexibility, improve strength and balance, maintain healthy joints, build bone and muscle, prevent osteoporosis and reduce stress. The workshop is taught by a retired physician and certified instructor trained at Duke Integrative Medicine in Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-680-YOGA (680-9642), samadhiyoga.net
Outdoor Active Camp for Parkinson’s
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center hosts a series of camps for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. The five-day, four-night programs include skiing, yoga and various exercises along with theater, dance, singing, art and more. 970-453-6422, 800-383-BOEC (383-2632), boec.org
Parkinson Association of the Rockies
Offers various exercise and educational classes and events for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Visit the website for details. parkinsonrockies.org
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; teamcww.org.
TriBella Women’s
Multisport Team
Accepting applications to join the 2012 team. Sprint to Ironman race plans available along with swim clinics, indoor bike classes and group runs. E-mail Kathy@mile highmultisport.com or visit Tribellas.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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