St. Patty’s parade. Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Fort Collins on Saturday. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Afterward, head to Old Town Square for an Irish party with live music and festivities. or 970-484-6500
Tailgate party. Celebrate the end of ski season and beginning of whitewater season with the sixth annual Parking Lot Cook-off and Tailgate Party in Monarch on April 15. Guests are encouraged to cook their best culinary creations to compete for next year’s season pass and other prizes. Contestants will also be judged on décor and spirit. or 888-996-7669
Spyder Grind. The 10th annual Spyder Grind competition will take place April 21 at Arapahoe Basin. This uphill/downhill race begins on foot, with competitors running to clip into their skis, then skiing uphill on a tough course and racing down to finish. There is both a race course and a recreational course. Registration for the race course is $40; $25 for the recreational. There will be an après ski party afterward. or 888-272-7246
Women’s half-marathon. Moab Half Marathon Inc. will host an all-women’s half-marathon May 12 in Moab. Utah. The race, inspired by the movie “Thelma & Louise,” runs through Canyonlands National Park, a few miles from where the final scenes of the film were shot. Goody bags will be provided to all participants. Registration is $75 through March 31, $85 through April and $95 May 1-11. or 435-259-4525
Compiled by Anya Semenoff
