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 Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon 
Aspen Cup Nordic Series

January 2009
   

1

 Skyway Shuffle - Grand Mesa, Colorado. For more information click here.

2

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

3

 Aspen Cup High School Circuit Race -5k & 15k Freestyle races. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. For more information click here.

4

 Cross Country Ski Extravaganza - Tour the Aspen trails with FREE demos, skate and classic instruction, food, waxing, and more. For more information click here.

5

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

7

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

8-11

 58th Aspen Winterskol- For more information click here.

8

 Level II Avalanche Education Course - Understanding Snowpack Formation and Metamorphism. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

9

 Full Moon Tour - Snowmass Cross Country Center. For more information, call (970) 923-5700

9-11

 14th Annual Ouray Ice Festival - Check out world-class ice climbers from France, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain, and many other countries.  For more information, go to www.ourayicefestival.com.

10

 Snow Mountain Classic - Granby, Co. For more information, click here.

10

 AVSC Progressive Bonfire Dinner - XC ski or snowshoe by candlelight between food stations. Benefit for the AVSC Junior Nordic Center. For more information, click here or call (970) 925-2720-ext 110

10

Aspen Cup Ashcroft Classic - This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. 10k Classic at Ashcroft Cross Country Center. For more information, call (970) 925-1971 or click here.

11-18

 Gay Ski Week - Aspen/ Snowmass For more information click here.

11

 Hike for Hope - Race up Buttermilk.  Starts at 7:30 a.m. Minimum donation of $25 required.  Cliff House will also provide a pancake breakfast for only $5; this is not included in race fee.  All proceeds go to research for a cure for muscular dystrophy.  For more information or to register online go to www.hikeforhopemd.com or email hikeforhope@comcast.net.

12

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

14

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

16

 AVSC SuperTour 5/10K Classic, Junior National Qualifiers & Citizens Races - part of Aspen Nordic Festival. For more information, click here.

16

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

17

 22nd Annual Aspen Parks and Rec. Owl Creek Chase -USSA Super Tour.  21K SuperTour/Colordo Cup Elite and Citizen's race. Freestyle Snowmass to Aspen.  15K Junior Olympic Qualifier and Citizen's Freestyle, Snowmass to Aspen. 9 a.m. start.  Part of the Colorado Cup. For more information, click here.

17

 AVSC Nordic Sprints - Wagner Park, Aspen. 80m Freestyle. Invite only. For more information, click here. 

18

 Sunlight Mtn. Ski Area COSMIC Race - Part of COSMIC series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.

18

 Skate with the Pros - Lessons taught by the professional skiers of the Owl Creek Chase at the Aspen Cross Country Center.  Starts at 10am. For more information call the Aspen Cross Country Center (970) 925-2145m, or click here.

19

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

21

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

22-25

 X-Games - Buttermilk Ski Area

24

 Gold Run Loppet - Breckenridge, 30k Freestyle. For more information, click here.

25

 $5 Beginner and Intermediate Skate Lessons with $5 rentals at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. 10am, 12:30pm.  First come, first-served. (970) 923-5700 Rentals can be picked up 30 min prior to lessons.

25

 Grand Mesa Classic - Skyway (Grand Mesa), 10k Classic. For more information, click here.

26

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

28

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

31

 Town to Town Recreational Tour - Start at Stein Park in Aspen. 17mi. and 6mi. on Rio Grand Trail  to Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, with way station in Woody Creek.  Start at 10am. Contact David Hamilton at Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers at rfov@sopris.net.

31

 Colorado Cup Alley Loop Race - Crested Butte, Co. 42k Freestyle. For more information, click here.
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February 2009

1

 39th Frisco Gold Rush - Sponsored by Solomon. 30k races, 7k snowshoe. Frisco Nordic Center. For more information, contact the Frisco Nordic Center at: (970)668-0866 or www.emgcolorado.com.

2

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

4

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

5-8

 Ski & Snowboard Open at Buttermilk - In its fourth year, the Aspen/Snowmass Open will be a ski and snowboard, men and women, slopestyle and superpipe competition. Call: (800) 525-6200 or (970) 925-1220 for more information, or click here.

6

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

7

 Crested Butte COSMIC Race - Part of COSMIC series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.

7

 Full Moon Tour - Snowmass Cross Country Center. For more information, call (970) 923-5700
7-8 24 Hours of Sunlight - 4th Annual Endurance race up and down Sunlight Ski Area.  Registration opens Nov. 1, 2008 . For more information, click here .

8

 AXCC Circuit Races - (Rescheduled from December 7th.) 6k & 12k Freestyle races. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. Aspen Cross Country Center. For more information click here.

9

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

11

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

13

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

14

 Chris Bove Memorial Uphill Challenge - Race and Walk-up-a-thon on Buttermilk. Race or Walk. To benefit Challenge Aspen and the Children's Immunodeficiency Program in Denver.  7:30am for information, call (970) 925-7429.
15 ARC Circuit Races - This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. Start/Finish in the upper ball fields next to the ARC parking lot. For more information click here.

18

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

19

 Level II Avalanche Education Course - Understanding Snowpack Formation and Metamorphism. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

21

 American Birkebeiner - Hayward, Wi. For more information, go to http://www.birkie.com/

21

 Snowmass Winter Wild - Part of COSMIC series.  Snowmass Mountain.  For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.

24

 Mother of All Ascensions - 17th Anniversary Uphill Race kicks off the Fat Tuesday celebrations. Race starts at 7am SHARP on Fanny Hill at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall. Registration fee: $35, race day $40. Event check-in and race day registration starts at 5:30am Fat Tuesday, Feb 5th. For more information and registration form, click here. 

25

 Aerobic Training  - For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

27

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.
28 Highlands Inferno - 9th Annual Race. 10 a.m. start.  Race to the top of Highland Bowl and down.  For more information, call Doreen at (970) 544-3011.

28

 Monarch Mtn. COSMIC Race - Race the Divide. Part of COSMIC series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.

28

 Snow Mtn. Stampede - Winter Park, Colorado. 21k, 42k Free/classic race (21k Classic for points.) This race is part of the Colorado Cup Series. For more information, click here.
27-Mar 1 STIHL Colorado Freeride Championship - Click here, or call Snowmass (970) 925-1220 for more information.
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March 2009
3-4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Selected films from Banff Festival of Mountain Films.  Wheeler Opera House. Call the Ute Mountaineer for more information (970) 925-2849.

5

 Level II Avalanche Education Course - Understanding Snowpack Formation and Metamorphism. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.

7

 Loveland Ski Area COSMIC Race - Part of COSMIC series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
8 Aspen Cup Finals/37th Annual Silverboom -  6K and 12K Freestyle race at the Snowmass XC Center. 10 a.m. start. 1K Kiddieboom at noon ages 10 and under. Info at (970) 923-5700. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. For more information click here.

13

 Level I Avalanche Education Course - Assessment & Avoidance Skills. Avalanche Education Course with AIARE curriculum taught by Aspen Expeditions' AMGA certified and trained guides.  For more information, call or email Aspen Expeditions at (970) 925-7625 or info@aspenexpeditions.com, or check out www.aspenexpeditions.com.
14 America's Uphill - Aspen's spring ritual--a 3000 foot climb up Aspen Mountain using snowshoes, track skis, telemark skis or alpine touring gear.  7 a.m. at the Silver Queen Gondola.  For more information, click here.  Call the Ute Mountaineer at (970) 925-2849.

14

 Routt County Courer du Bois - North of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  For more information, click here.

14

 Mesa Meltdown - Grand Mesa, Colorado. 20k Freestyle race. For more information, click here.

21

 Big Shooter Bonk - Kremmling, Colorado. 60k Freestyle race.  For more information, click here.
27-28 12th Annual Elk Mountain Grand Traverse - Backcountry race from Crested Butte to Aspen.  Friday registration and pack check.  Start in Crested Butte at midnight.  Finish at base of Little Nell.  For more information, contact the Alpineer (970) 349-5210 or director@elkmountaintraverse.org, and check out www.elkmountaintraverse.org.
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 April 2009
5 Closing Day at Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk
11 13th Annual Sun Dog's K-9 Uphill - "A Snowshoe Event for Dogs and their People". 10 a.m. on Buttermilk. Benefits the Aspen Animal Shelter and Valley Dog Rescue.  Demo dogs will be available. Demo snowshoes courtesy of Atlas Snowshoe. For more information, go to www.sundogathletics.com.
12 Closing Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass

18

 San Juan Rando Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
25 Arapahoe Basin COSMIC Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
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 May 2009
2 Collegiate Peaks Trail Run - 25 or 50 mile race on a scenic and rugged course with over 4700 feet of elevation gain for each 25 mile loop.  6:30 am start at the Community Center in Buena Vista.  $55 for 25 miles and $65 for 50 miles for registrations received by April 3 and $65 and $75 thereafter.  For more information go to www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org, Or email the Race Director, Burke Kaiser @  burkekaiser@hotmail.com, or call  (719) 395-3674.
17 Aspen Cycling Criterium - Criterium format road bike race on closed city streets of Aspen.  Start 9 a.m. at corner of Monarch and Hyman.  Register online at www.active.com.  For info, map, course details, call Aspen Special Events (970) 429-2093 or click here.  
25 31st Memorial Boulder Boulder '09 - 10K road race.  USATF certification.  Benefits various charities.  Wave starts at  7 a.m. (303) 444-RACE or www.bolderboulder.com.
TBD 15th Annual Ride for the Pass - 10 mile ride up Independence Pass the weekend before it is opened to vehicle traffic.  Benefit for Independence Pass Foundation.  Register by mail or at Ute Mountaineer or Aspen Velo beginning May 16.  Start 9 a.m. at the winter closure gate.  For information, check out www.independencepass.org or call (970) 963-4959.
 

 
 

Summer 2009 Events have not been completely updated, please check back later. Thank you.                                    TOP
 June 2009
7 28th Annual Steamboat Marathon - Marathon, half marathon, 10K run/walk.  7:30 a.m.  USATF certified.  www.steamboatmarathon.com
4-7 7th Teva Mountain Games - Athletes, Art, Music in the mountains.  Trail run, bike, kayak, raft, climb, and a photo competition.  For information, www.tevamountaingames.com or (970) 926-4799.
7-8 Teva Ultimate Mountain Challenge - This event is the ultimate in multi-sport competition and will push athletes' skills to the limits. Do you have what it takes?  For more information, click here.
7 Teva Games X-1 Mud Fun Run - Vail Village (Golden Peak)  7 p.m. start. For more information, click here.
8 Teva Games Larabar 10K Spring Run Off - Vail Village.  8:30 a.m. start. For more information, click here.
19-21 Food and Wine Magazine Classic - in Aspen.  Call  (877) 900-9463 for more information, click here.
19-21 Strawberry Days - 112th Annual Festival Glenwood Springs, Co. www.strawberrydaysfestival.com
  Events from last summer that I do not have dates for 2009 yet. 
  Fish Hatchery 5K - Cross country running race. Start 9am at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. For information, call (719) 486-5317 or  leadville_sports@hotmail.com
  Turquoise Lake Half Marathon - 8:00am start, Matchless Boat Ramp, Turquoise Lake, Leadville, Co. For information, call (719) 486-5317 or leadville_sports@hotmail.com
  FIBArk Whitewater Festival - Salida.  www.fibark.com
  14th Annual Lap the Lake - Road biking race at 8am around Turquoise Lake in Leadville. To sign up for race, click here. For information, call (719)-486-5317 or leadville_sports@hotmail.com
  Adventure X-Stream - Durango.  50+ miles paddle/bike/run.  12 and 24 hour.  www.gravityplay.com or (970) 259-7771
  Fat Tire Bike Week - Crested Butte.  www.ftbw.com or (800) 545-4505
  32nd Annual Strawberry Shortcut - 5K/10K/family fun run.  Start 7:30 a.m. at Centennial Park in Glenwood Springs. For more information, click here. 
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July 2009
4 Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race Celebrating The Buddy Program's 35th Anniversary.  Start at Boogie's at 8 a.m. for 45 min. and under, 8:15 a.m. for over 45 min.  Register at Boogie's Diner June 28 to July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 2nd to 3rd 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. or at www.active.com.  For more info, go to www.buddyprogram.org.
4 40th Annual Gothic 1/3 Marathon - Crested Butte. Benefits Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.  8 a.m. start.  www.rmbl.org or (970) 349-7231
11 Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon - For more information on the Marathon, click here. For information on the Heavy Half Marathon, click here.
11-13 Blast the Mass - Mountain biking races. Snowmass Village.  For information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
12 10th Annual Barr Mountain Trail Race - 12 mi. run.  7 a.m. on Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs.  www.runpikespeak.com
19 19th Annual Komen Race for the Cure - Benefits Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  Start at Rio Grande Park at 8:30 a.m.  Family walk at 9:45 a.m.  For more information, www.aspenraceforthecure.com or (970) 920-0250.
19 Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mountain Bike Race - 50 mi. 9 a.m. start.  www.leadvilletrail100.com
20 La Sportiva Vail 1/2 Marathon and Berry Picker Trail Run - 8 a.m. start. For more information, click here.
20 Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run (New) - 6 a.m. start. For more information, click here.
26-27 Adventure X-Stream - Summit County. 50+ mi. Kayak//bike/run.  www.gravityplay.com or (970) 259-7771. Update: the Sprint Race will be on Saturday this year.
26 Aspen High Country SK8 Challenge - Rio Grande Skateboard Park.  Registration at 10 a.m. on day of event only.  For more information, www.aspenrecreation.com.
27 Crested Butte Bank Trails Triathlon - For information, go to www.cbbanktri.com or email triathlon@crestedbuttebank.com.
 

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 August 2008
9 16th Annual Ducky Derby - Rio Grande Park.  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  www.duckyderby.com
9 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race - 100 mi.  6:30 a.m. start.   http://www.leadvilletrail100.com
10 Leadville Trail 100 10K - 12 p.m. start.   www.leadvilletrail100.com
10 La Sportiva 10K@10,000 Feet - Vail Colorado, 9 am Start. For more information, click here.
16 Aspen Mountain Uphill - Event #2 of the 14th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 events in the series).  4.6mi uphill, 3400 vertical feet run/bike/walk. Start 8am bike, 8:15am run. Register online http://www.active.com or at Ute Mountaineer. Race day registration at 7am at Silver Queen Gondola at base of mountain. Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com.
16-17 Leadville Trail 100 Marathon - 26.2 mile crossing of the Mosquito Range.  America's highest marathon.  8 a.m. start.  www.leadvilletrail100.com
16 Aspen High Country Triathlon and Duathlon - For information, go to www.aspenrecreation.com.
16 32nd Annual Basalt 1/2 Marathon - Starts at 7:45 am at the base of Rueidi Dam. Runners will be bussed to the start from Basalt Middle School at 7:00am. Register at www.active.com. For more information, go to www.basaltriverdays.com
18-19 24 Hours in the Sage - 24 hour mountain bike relay.  Gunnison.  www.24hoursinthesage.com
17 Pikes Peak Marathon - 26.2 mi. trail race 7 a.m.  Pikes Peak National Forest, Manitou Springs.  For more information, go to www.pikespeakmarathon.org or email raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.org.
23 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Ashcroft Boardwalk , near Aspen - Replace wooden boardwalk with crusher fines. For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
23 5th Annual Longhorn Stampede 5K! - 5K Foot-Race and Family Walk. Registration at 7:30 am, race starts at 8:30 am at Basalt High School. For more information, contact Megan Lund (970)-618-9763 or email megan@ecoemarketing.com. To print a entry form click here.
29-Sept 1 35th Annual Motherlode Volleyball Tournament - www.motherlodevolleyball.com
31 La Sportiva Vail Trophy Challenge - 9 am Start. For more information, click here.
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 September 2008
6 6th Annual Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure - 10, 30, 65 & 100 mile routes, begins and ends at Aspen's Koch Park to raise for money for the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  For more information, click here. 
7 24th Annual 10K at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass - 10 am Start. For more information, click here.
7 La Sportiva EverGold 10k - 9 am Start. For more information, click here.
12 "Hand Cut" - The premier of this backcountry ski film by Sweetgrass Productions. Shot in HD and brilliant 16mm, this film blends backcountry riding with an old west flavor and featuring an original deep-country blues soundtrack. Tickets are $7 and benefit the Aspen Historical Society. 7pm at the Wheeler Opera House. www.sweetgrass-productions.com.
13 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Arbaney-Kittle Trail, Basalt - Trail Maintenance. For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
12-14 32nd Snowmass Balloon Festival- For more information, click here.
14 12 Hours of Snowmass - Mountain Bike Race. For more information, click here.
18-21 39th Annual Aspen Ruggerfest - For information, (970) 384-3181 or www.aspenrugby.com.
27 Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon - the 29th running of this half marathon between Snowmass Village and Aspen. "One of the most beautiful trail runs in North America" according to Trail Runner Magazine.  Organize