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4
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.
$60 for
25 miles
and $75
for 50
miles
for
registrations
received
before
April
15 and $70 and $85 after April 15th.
For more
information
go to
www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org,
Or
to register for the race, click
here.
12
Mother's Day Mile -
An annual one-mile race to benefit the programs of the
Advocate Safehouse Project. For more information, clickhere.
18
18th
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. Start 9
a.m. at
the
winter
closure
gate.
For
information,
check
out
http://www.independencepass.org/ridepass.htm or call
(970-
963-4959).
19
Aspen Cycling Criterium-The Aspen Cycling Criterium is
the single most exciting biking event located in
downtown Aspen, Colorado. This .9 mile loop is not your
typical 4 corner Criterium - try 10! The course promises
to challenge even the toughest and most skilled bike
racers in the US. Criterium format road bike race on closed city streets
of Aspen. Start 8am
at corner of Monarch and
Hyman. For more info, click
here.
27
Climb for Trails - Hike, Bike, Run - Roaring Fork
Outdoor Volunteers presents a new summer-long event - to
benefit our spectacular trails. Help RFOV continue our
work by doing what you already do - get out and hike,
bike or run our local trails. Go solo, take your
friends, bring your dog. Make a pledge, gather sponsors,
and/or create a team by gathering your family, friends
or work colleagues to ...raise money for trail and
restoration projects in the valley! For more
information, sign up on May 1st at www.climbfortrails.org.
27
Boulder Boulder 10K
-
10K road race. USATF certification. Benefits
various charities. Wave starts at 7 a.m. To
register, visit
www.bolderboulder.com.
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1
Turquoise Lake Half Marathon - In Leadville, 9am start,
Matchless Boat Ramp Turquoise Lake.
Pre-registration $40, Race Day $50.
To register online,
click
here.
1
Mountain to
Valley 10 Miler and F.A.S.T. 4 Miler, Smilin' Sam 1/2
Mile Fun Run,
7:30am, June 2nd, Glenwood Springs.
For more information, click
here.
2
Fish Hatchery 5k
- Cost: $15. Individuals 18 and under participate
for FREE.
Leadville, 9am start.
Follow Hwy 24 south of Leadville for 4 miles. Turn right
on Hwy 300, 2 miles to the Hatchery.
For more information,
click
here.
2
32nd
Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K,
Steamboat Springs, Colorado. All races start at 7:0am. For more information, click
here.
7-9
3rd Aspen ECO Fest 2013 -
A Project of Aspen T.R.E.E. Blending Lifestyle, Business
and the Environment. For more information,
click
here.
14 -17
2012New Belgium 64th FIBArk
Whitewater Festival. For more information,
click
here.
14 -16
Food and
Wine
Magazine
Classic
- in
Aspen. Call
(877)
900-WINE (9463) for more information,
click
here.
21-23
116th Annual Strawberry
Days -Glenwood Springs, Co.
Join Glenwood Springs for a
hometown parade, live entertainment, a large arts
festival, Kids Fest, FREE strawberries and ice cream and
much more! For more
information, click
here.
29-30
9th Annual
Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour - This
one-of-a-kind 24-hour bike tour loops through downtown
Crested Butte, meandering across the town's bridges.
Sign up solo and brave the bike seat for all 24 hours,
or put together a team of your friends and tour the town
in shifts as day turns to night.
Tune up your townie bicycle and find a fabulous costume,
because this is one townie takeover you don’t want to
miss. Proceeds from the event go to the Adaptive Sports
Center.
For more information, click
here.
29
Leadville Trail Heavy Half Marathon -
The Leadville
Trail Heavy Half Marathon will mark its eighth year in
2013. Run 15.46 miles through the historic mining
district’s challenging old mining roads and trails. Hit
a high of 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass. The views will
leave you breathless, if you’re not already. For more
information, click
here.
29
Aspen Backcountry
Marathon -
Utilizing the amazing trails that surround Aspen, this
full marathon is run almost exclusively on dirt trails.
The diversity and elevation gain will challenge even the
well trained athlete. The race is open to individuals
and relay teams. For more information, click
here.
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BOOGIE'S DINER
ANNUAL BUDDY 5-MILE RACE - Begin
your Fourth of July celebration by supporting
local children in the The Buddy Program. Race begins at
8 a.m. at Boogie's diner, Cooper and Hunter streets in
Aspen. Register at
http://www.buddyprogram.org/5-mile-race or
in person
in front of Boogie’s
Diner the week of the race. Questions? Call (970)
274-0805.
4
Aspen's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration -
Downtown
Aspen,
Co. For
more information, clickhere.
13-15
Master the Mass Snowmass Enduro - Master of the Mass,
a new a four-stage, three-day mountain biking race in
Snowmass is set for July 13-15, 2012.
This Enduro Mountain Bike Race includes a variety of
terrain including a chainless downhill, cross-country,
downhill and super-downhill stages. The ultimate
challenge – all racers must choose one bike to race on
for all disciplines.
Snowmass Village,
Co. For
more information, clickhere.
13
23rd Annual Race for the
Cure - Rio Grande Park, Aspen, Co. Fundraiser for Susan
G Komen for the Cure. Run/walk 5K race, 10K, 1 Mile Family
Fun Walk & Paws Dog Walk-Walk/Run in celebration of a
cancer survivor, remember and honor those who have lost
their battle... and advocate for a world without breast
cancer. Races start at 7:30am
and later. For more information,
click
here.
20
Aspen
Valley Marathon
-
This event will run from
Heron Park in Aspen to Lions Park in Basalt along the
Rio Grande trail. The half marathon runs from near
Wilton Jaffe Jr. Park in Woody Creek to Basalt following
the beautiful paved Rio Grande Trail. The 5k will start
and finish at Lions Park in Basalt. For more
information, click
here.
21
12 Hours of
Snowmass
-
12 Hour Mountain Bike Race is a benefit for the local
non-profit youth organization Aspen Youth Center (AYC). The race is
back, bigger and better in 2012!!! This year's race is
the final race in the USA Cycling's Pro Endurance
Series! It
is an exciting twelve hour mountain bike race on
Snowmass Ski Area. Riders may ride solo, in teams of two
or three, or in an open team of up to eight riders. The
intermediate course has great climbs, fun descents, and
plenty of single track to keep everybody smiling, so
ride it as a race, or ride it for fun.
Snowmass Village, Co.
For information, click
here
or call 970-544-4133.
27
Mt Sopris Run-Off
and 4-Mile Fair Run- 35th Annual Running of this race. 6:15am Pre-registration.
7:30am Start from Emma Schoolhouse. New 14.2 Mile, more
aid stations.
Call 970-704-0909, or email
independencerun@sopris.net for more information.
THE
INFORMATION ON THIS CALENDAR IS UPDATED
THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
3
Power of Four Mountain Bike -
This
race's unique course will require participants to
conquer pieces of Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk and
Highlands.
A mix of
terrain covering over 10,000 feet of climbing will make
this race an absolute epic.
For more information, click
here.
3
Aspen
Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike - Do you swim? Bike? And
Run? Then Aspen, Colorado has the perfect event for you,
the Aspen Triathlon. This multi-sport event consists of
an 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining
1,500 feet in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon
Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountains range and
the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. For more information,
click
here.
10
Basalt 1/2 Marathon - Race starts at 7:45am at the base
of Ruedi Dam. Runners will take a bus to the start from
Basalt Middle School at 7:00am. Race day sign-up begins
at 6:45am to 7:00am. Contact 970-618-2063 for more
information. Race is a benefit for the Basalt High
School Cross Country Team.
Entry fee $55
pre-registration online
at Active.com, click
here.
18
Aspen Summer
Uphill
- Aspen
Mountain,
A mostly non-flat 4.6mi uphill, 3400 vertical feet
run/bike/walk. Start 8am bike, 8:15am run.
$20 sign-up at the Ute Mountaineer,
Active.com or
day of race at gondola plaza @ 7am. $5 discount for
members of the Roaring Fork Running Club who register
online. Email for coupon code
here.
Benefits Aspen High School Cross Country. For more
information , call 970-319-7519.
24-25
24 Hours in the Sage -
The 24 Hours in the Sage course is a 13 mile loop of
climbs, flats, downhills and technical that starts and
ends at the KOA. Only 4 miles of the course is on paved
roads. Capacity for the race is 300
racers. Register online or mail in entries. For
more information, click
here.
17
Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the
Cure - Wagner Park, Aspen, Co. Fundraiser for Susan G
Komen for the Cure. Routes available are 100, 62.5,
40-60 mile options and Family Fun Ride mile. Races start at 7:30am and later. For more information,
click
here.
29-Sept 2
41st Annual Mother Lode Volleyball Classic -
The
largest Doubles Volleyball Event in America, Aspen,
Colorado.
For more information, click
here.
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Salomon
Golden
Leaf
Half
Marathon
- the 36th
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.
Organized
by Ute
Mountaineer
& City
of Aspen
Parks
and
Recreation.
For more
information, click
here or call (970)
925-2849.
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Chuck Severy
Cross Country Challenge
- Aspen
High School, on the Moore Playing Fields to the east of
the high school. $20 registration at the Ute
Mountaineer,Active.com or
day of race at the high school. $5 discount for
members of the Roaring Fork Running Club who register
online. Email for coupon code
here.
20
59th Annual Ski Swap
- Affordable ski and snowboard equipment and
clothing, both new and used. Proceeds benefit the Aspen
School District. Aspen Middle School. Drop off equipment
to be sold on Friday, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, sale on Saturday 9:30am to 1:00pm. For more info, call 970-319-5530.
25
Summit for Life FREE Kickoff Party - Thursday Oct 25th,
5:30pm @ 39 Degrees Lounge with drink specials and
complimentary appetizers. Join the fun and register for
the race or sign up to volunteer for the Summit for Life
weekend events on December 7 & 8, 2012.
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Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center (weather
dependent)
22
Opening Day at Aspen Mountain & Snowmass Ski Area
22
Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center (weather
dependent)
24-25
2012 Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Women's Alpine World
Cup -
The world’s fastest women
skiers will once again take Aspen Mountain by storm over
Thanksgiving weekend.
Watch the women compete in Giant Slalom and Slalom
events. For
more information, click
here.
24
Stop by the Ute Mountaineer to support your local Small
Business
26-28
Aspen FIS Nor-AM Races
- Aspen Valley
Ski and Snowboard Club is proud to host over 100 of
North America's some of the fastest technical ski racers to the "America's
Downhill" World Cup course on Aspen Mountain for four
days of intense Giant Slalom racing. Men's Giant Slalom:
Nov 26-27; Women's Giant Slalom: Nov 28-29. For
more information, click
here.
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WinterStart 5K Classic &
5K Freestyle - Skyway Nordic Center, Grand Mesa. For
more information, click
here.
7
Summit for Life Uphill
- 7th Annual- In this exciting event, contestants race from the
base all the way to the top of Aspen Mountain. They will
climb 3,267 vertical feet – over 2.5 miles uphill and at
night! Racers can choose their own lighting and
non-motorized equipment like snowshoes, skins or other
creative gear. For more information,
go to: www.summitforlife.org.
Click
here for results.
7-9
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
8
Opening Day at Aspen Highlands
8
$10
Intermediate Skate
CANCELLED
-Limited
to 20 People. $10 Rentals. 10:30pm at Aspen Cross
Country Center.
For more information, call 970-925-2145.
8
$10 Beginner Skate Lessons
CANCELLED -
Limited to 20 people. $10
rentals. 12:30am at Aspen Cross Country Center. For more information, call
970-925-2145.
8
COSMIC Race
- CS Irwin Lodge/LA SPORTIVA Ski Mountaineering Race. Part of
COSMIC series. CS Irwin Lodge, Co. For more information,
click
here.
8-15
New
Dates
Demo Week - 1 FREE Day of AT/Tele rentals during
the week. Regular store hours, first come first served.
The Ute will provide an online coupon on our website.
To print the coupon, click
here.
9
POSTPONED Until Jan 6th - 21st Annual DAY
OF INFAMY Snowshoe Race- Sunlight Mountain Resort. 8K race,
start at 10am. Awards and prize drawing after race.
Pre-Registration & for more information, can be found at
http://www.dayofinfamysnowshoerace.org/
13-16
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course at Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut - These sessions use the Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut as a base for the course and field work.
The Level I
AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the
avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision
making, and rescue.
Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th
Mountain Division Hut Association. (3 days / 3 nights;
Thursday night, Friday-Saturday)
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
13-16
Level
II
Avalanche
Education
Course
- (4 days) The AIARE Level 2
Avalanche Course develops an understanding of 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.
14
COSMIC Race
-
Durango Friday Night Lights -
Part of COSMIC series. Chapman Hill, Durango,
Co. For more information, click
here.
14-16
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
15
Opening
Day for the Snowmass Cross Country Center
15
Opening Day at Buttermilk
15
$10
Beginner & Intermediate Skate
CANCELLED
-Limited to 20 People. $10
Rentals. 10am & 12pm at Snowmass Cross Country Center.
For more information, call 970-923-5700.
15
COSMIC Race
-
Wolf Creek Ski Mountaineering Race
presented by Pine Needle Mountaineering. Wolf Creek
ski Area, CO.Part of COSMIC series. For more information, click
here.
15-16
Power of Four Mountain
Battle -
Join Aspen/Snowmass athlete Chris Davenport for his
signature event, the Power of Four Mountain Battle! We
are taking the popular Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls
competition and expanding it to cover all four
mountains. Get excited and save the dates, it's sure to
be a fun weekend! For more information, click
here.
16
Aspen Cup
Nordic Series - SKI FOR THE PASS
RESCHEDULED TO FEB 24- 7k Classic. 10am start. End of Hwy 82 at the winter
closure gate on Independence Pass. Racing and Touring
Classes. Benefit for Independence Pass Foundation.
Registration at start.
29
Skyway Shuffle 10K
Freestyle - Skyway Nordic Center, Grand Mesa. For
more information, click
here.
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3-6
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course at Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut - These sessions use the Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut as a base for the course and field work.
The Level I
AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the
avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision
making, and rescue.
Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th
Mountain Division Hut Association. (3 days / 3 nights;
Thursday night, Friday-Saturday)
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
4-6
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
5
Snow Mountain Classic - Nordic Center at Snow Mountain
Ranch. For more information, click
here.
6
Aspen Cup Nordic Series -
AXCC/MOORE LOOP 10k Skate. 10am start. 3k Kiddie Skate
after main event.
Registration at start.
Results
posted, click
here.
6
21st Annual DAY
OF INFAMY Snowshoe Race- Sunlight Mountain Resort. 8K race,
start at 10am. Awards and prize drawing after race.
Pre-Registration & for more information, can be found at
http://www.dayofinfamysnowshoerace.org/
7-9
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
Weekday classes.
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
10
Aspen Highlands Ski Mountaineering Race Series- 4
Race series will provide an opportunity to challenge
yourself against local athletes, work on your individual
race techniques, and fine-tune your transitions. each
evening race will take around 60-90 minutes. Starts @
5:30pm. For more information, click
here.
10-13
WINTERSKOL - Downtown
Aspen. for more information, click
here.
10-13
Level
II
Avalanche
Education
Course
- (4 days) The AIARE Level 2
Avalanche Course develops an understanding of 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.
11-13
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
12
AVSC Progressive Bonfire
Dinner - 6-8pm @ Aspen Cross Country Center. XC ski or snowshoe
by candlelight between food stations. Benefit for the
AVSC Junior Nordic Program. For more information, call
(970) 205-5140.
12
Cosmic Race - Heathen
Challenge -
Sunlight Ski Area, CO. Part of COSMIC series. For more
information, click
here.
13-20
Gay Ski Week - Aspen/ Snowmass
For more information click
here.
13
Cosmic Race - Powderhorn
Divine Incline Race - Powderhorn Mountain
Resort, CO.
Part of COSMIC series. For more information, clickhere.
13
9th Annual Winterskol
Hike for
Hope
Buttermilk Uphill - Race/Ride up Buttermilk.
Starts at 7:30 a.m. Minimum donation of $25
required. Prizes for 10 age categories and a huge prize
giveaway for all to enjoy! Registration starts at 6am-7:15am at Bumps.
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, registration or donations go to:
www.hikeforhopemd.com or email
hikeforhope@comcast.net.
14
Aspen Alpine Guides 3-day
or Week Long Backcountry Skiing Adventure Camp -
This winter,
skiers in Aspen can take their skiing to the next level.
Aspen Alpine Guides and Jean
Pavillard have joined forces on the ski camp to help
empower skiers. For ski camp
schedule and pricing please
click here.
19
5POINT FILM ASPEN
- A DOSE OF
ADVENTURE & TASTE OF 5POINT FILM FESTIVAL INSPIRATION
in Aspen January 19, 2013 $20 @ Wheeler Opera House, For more information, click
here.
20
Cross
Country Ski Extravaganza - 10am to 2pm @ Aspen Cross
Country Center. Tour the Aspen trails with FREE demos,
skate and classic instruction, food, waxing, and more.
For more information, call 970-925-2154 or click
here.
24-27
Winter X-Games 15 - Buttermilk.
The Winter X Games, the
premier action sports event in the world, will be held
January 26th through January 29th, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado.
For more information, click
here.
24-27
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course at Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut - These sessions use the Sangree M.
Froelicher Hut as a base for the course and field work.
The Level I
AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the
avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision
making, and rescue.
Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and
hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. (3
days / 3 nights; Thursday night, Friday-Saturday)
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
25-27
43rd Frisco Gold Rush
- Frisco’s 43rd annual Gold
Rush Weekend connects the
mining history of the past
with the Nordic traditions
of the present. From Friday,
January 25 through Sunday,
January 27, the Town of
Frisco will celebrate Gold
Rush weekend with events for
the entire family, including
historic lectures, museum
movie night, a 5K moonlight
snowshoe race, a huge
bonfire, fireworks, and of
course, Nordic races! For
more information, click
here.
26-27
Aspen Cup Nordic Series - Roaring Fork Pursuit (2
races) Sat/Sun
- Day 1 - 10k Pursuit Skate. 10am start. Day 2
-10k Pursuit Classic 10am start. Both races at Spring Gulch.
Registration at start.
26
COSMIC Race -
Crested Butte
Ski Mountaineering Race - Crested Butte, CO. For mo information, click here.
26
Colorado Mesa University
Sprints - For
more information, click
here.
26
Governor's Cup at Devil's Thumb Ranch -
Participate or spectate – the 26th Annual
Governor’s Cup at Devil's thumb Ranch on Sat. Jan
26th 2013, for an action-packed and fun-filled day of
competitive ski racing, kids' ski races, awards,
post-race activities including a BBQ. for more
information, click
here.
26
Moonlight in the Park ~
FREE Full Moon Cross Country Ski or Stroll ~ Enjoy
the full moon in Crown Mountain Park. El Jebel Saturday
6-8pm. Cross country ski, snowshoe, sled or stroll in
the moonlight! For more information, call
970-963-6030.
27
Grand Mesa Classic 10K
Freestyle - Skyway Nordic Center, Grand Mesa. For
more information, click
here.
27
COSMIC
Race
-
Race the Divide
at Monarch Mtn,
Part of COSMIC series. For more information,
click
here.
28-30
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
Weekday classes. The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
29-31
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course in Aspen - These sessions
meet in Aspen as a base for the course and field work.
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
3 days (Tuesday - Thursday) Offered through Aspen
Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut
Association.
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
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1-3
Level I Avalanche Education Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue. 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.
2
$10
Beginner & Intermediate Skate -Limited to 20 People. $10
Rentals. 10am & 12pm at Snowmass Cross Country Center.
For more information, call 970-923-5700.
2
27th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon
-
Part of the American ski Marathon Series and an American
Birkebeiner qualifying race, the Alley Loop is also
Crested Butte's largest costume party & biggest Nordic
event of the year. For more information, click
here.
4
COSMIC Race
-
Sprint Race & SIA Uphill/Downhill Challenge, Winter
Park Ski Resort, CO.
Part of COSMIC series. For more information, click
here.
4-7
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course in Aspen at
the Lindley Hut & Aspen - These sessions meet in
Aspen in the evenings while the Field Work days are held
in nearby areas where route finding and terrain
selection can be experienced.
The Level I
AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the
avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision
making, and rescue.
(Monday - Tuesday evenings & Thursday - Friday days
with and overnight) Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides
and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association.
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
5
Aspen Highlands Ski Mountaineering Race Series- 4
Race series will provide an opportunity to challenge
yourself against local athletes, work on your individual
race techniques, and fine-tune your transitions. each
evening race will take around 60-90 minutes. Starts @
5:30pm. For more information, click
here.
7-10
Level II Avalanche Education Course
- (4 days)
The AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course develops an
understanding of 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.
8-10
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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
AVSC Supertour
Classic Race, Presented by the Aspen Valley Ski Club at the
Aspen High School/AVSC trails. Start TBD, 5/10k
classic, individual start. For more
information, click
here.
9
COSMIC
Race
-
Vail Winter Mountain Games, Vail , CO.Part of COSMIC series. For more information, click
here.
10
Owl Creek
Chase Supertour, Snowmass to Aspen, start TBD, 21k freestyle -
mass start with waves. Elite Men, Elite Women, &
Citizen.
13
Team Gregg/CXC/AXCC Skate Clinic: Back after a 2
year absence, Brian (winner of 2013 Owl Creek Chase)
and Caitlin Gregg (2010 Olympian) will be the special
guest instructors for a 1 1/2 hour dryland & on-snow
skate clinic at noon on Wednesday 2/13/2013. Meet
inside the AXCC lobby for Explanation & dryland drills,
then to the on-snow. You are in for a treat as they
convey their extensive knowledge of what works to
improve your skating experience. There will be no fee
charged, however donations are suggested to help them
offset their time & travel expenses. For more
information, call 970-925-2145.
13
FREE Toko Wax Clinic - 5:30pm Join Nelson Oldham, Toko
Tech rep who will discuss both kick & glide wax
applications for all abilities. Refreshments will be
served. The AXCC is
located at the Aspen Gold Course, west of
the roundabout, north side of Hwy 82. For
more information call the Aspen Cross Country Center
(970) 925-2145.
17
Aspen Cup
Nordic Series - ASHCROFT 15k
CLASSIC. 10am start.
3k Kiddie
Classic after main event.
Registration at start.
20-24
Level II Avalanche AIARE Education Course - These sessions
are in Aspen for the base for the course and field work.
The AIARE Level 2
Avalanche Course is about analyzing snow stability and
avalanche hazard.
Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th
Mountain Division Hut Association. (5 days Wednesday -
Sunday)
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email: guides@aspenalpine.com.
21
Ute Mountaineer
Speaker Series - Tuesday night 7:00pm.
"Light & Fast Ski Touring/Skimo Racing"
with Bryan Wickenhauser. Great presentation right
before the Power of Four and the Elk Mountain
Grand Traverse races Join us
for a short video and talk at the Ute Mountaineer,
210 S Galena St.
Aspen. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (970) 925-2849.
24
SKI FOR THE PASS
-
7k Classic. 10am start. End of Hwy 82 at the winter
closure gate on Independence Pass. Racing and Touring
Classes. Benefit for Independence Pass Foundation.
Registration at start.
26
Aspen Highlands Ski Mountaineering Race Series- 4
Race series will provide an opportunity to challenge
yourself against local athletes, work on your individual
race techniques, and fine-tune your transitions. each
evening race will take around 60-90 minutes. Starts @
5:30pm. For more information, click
here.
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1
Defiance Challenge-
Sunlight Ski Area, Glenwood
Springs, Co. How many laps
can you ski or snowboard in
10 hours? Lifts begin
running at 8:00pm and stop
at 5:00pm. This is a true
test of your legs and your
endurance! For more
information, click
here.
1-3
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
2
Power of Four Ski Mountaineering
Race -
This race is a perfect opportunity to experience all
four Aspen/Snowmass ski areas like never before. Grab a
teammate and get ready to ski, hike and skin Snowmass,
Buttermilk, Highlands and Aspen Mountain in the Power of
For Ski Mountaineering Race. Full course or you can sign
up for the half-course option covering Aspen Highlands
and Aspen Mountain. For more information, click
here.
3
Aspen Cup Nordic Series - Silverboom Race & BBQ
- 5 / 10 / 15 / 20k Skate. 10am start. 1k Kiddie Boom following main
event, about 11:30am . Kiddieboom
event is free. This is the final race of the Aspen
Cup Race Series a six-event race series.
There will an end of season BBQ and raffle after the races are done for all
participants of the Aspen Cup Race Series. for more information, call Mark
Kinchloe at
(970)923-5700.
3
Chris Bove Memorial Up hill -
Buttermilk Ski Area, 7:30am
start time. The
beneficiaries of this
family-friendly event will
be Challenge Aspen's local
scholarship program, for
participants from the valley
with disabilities, and the
Childrens' Hospital
Immunodeficiency Program of
Denver. (CHIP). The race is
once again dedicated to the
memory of Chris Bove, a
well-known friend, ski
instructor and strong
supporter of Challenge Aspen
who lost h is life on the
eve of the 2007 event. To
register for the event,
click
here.
5-7
Level I Avalanche AIARE Education Course in Aspen at
the Lindley Hut & Aspen - These sessions meet in
Aspen in the evenings while the Field Work days are held
in nearby areas where route finding and terrain
selection can be experienced.
The Level I
AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the
avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision
making, and rescue.
(Monday - Tuesday evenings & Thursday - Friday
days with and overnight) Offered through Aspen Alpine
Guides and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut
Association.
For more information, contact Aspen Alpine Guides at
(970-925-6618) or email:
guides@aspenalpine.com.
5-6
Banff
Mountain
Film
Festival
World
Tour
-
Selected
films
from
Banff
Festival
of
Mountain
Films.
Wheeler Opera House. 7pm
(Doors open 6:30pm).
For more
information, click
here.
Film list for Tuesday click here, for
Wednesday, click
here.
7-10
Level
II
Avalanche
Education
Course
- (4 days) The AIARE Level 2
Avalanche Course develops an understanding of 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
Mesa Meltdown 5K & 20K
Freestyle - Skyway Nordic Center, Grand Mesa. For
more information, click
here.
11-13
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
Weekday classes.
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
12
Aspen Highlands Ski Mountaineering Race Series- 4
Race series will provide an opportunity to challenge
yourself against local athletes, work on your individual
race techniques, and fine-tune your transitions. each
evening race will take around 60-90 minutes. Starts @
5:30pm. For more information, click
here.
15-17
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
16
America's Uphill -
Aspen Mountain. Aspen's Spring ritual - a 3000 foot
climb up Aspen Mountain using snowshoes, track skis,
telemark skis or alpine touring gear. 7am at the Silver
Queen Gondola. sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more
information, click
hereor call (970-
429-2093).
17
Snowmass Cross Country Center closing day.
23
COSMIC
Race
- THE FIVE PEAKS - Presented by CAMP.
Breckenridge, CO.Part of COSMIC series. For more information, click
here.
23
RATBIKE FACE - Git on yer fatbike and ride! (or
mountain bike!) Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 @ 4:30pm.
Helmets required! Have a blast and support a worthy
cause, proceeds benefit: Roaring Fork Outdoor
Volunteers. A kid's race will kick off the afternoon,
just as the lifts are closing at 4pm. registration is at
the Gear Exchange 212 6th St Glenwood Springs, or
register the day of the race starting at 3:30pm.
Sunlight Ski Area, Glenwood Springs. Call (970) 945-8500
24
Closing
Day for the Aspen Cross Country Center.
27
COSMIC
Race
- THE POWER OF FOUR SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE,
Aspen/Snowmass, CO.Part of COSMIC series. For more information, click
here.
29-30
16th Annual Gore-Tex 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. Registration is now
closed. For more information, email at
info@elkmountainstraverse.com,
or click
here
to go to the website.
30
Battle of the Bowls -
The Helly Hansen Battle in
the Bowls is back! Join us on March 30th as teams of two
race to ski/ride the many bowls of Aspen Highlands as
quickly and strategically as possible on a course
designed by Aspen/Snowmass athlete Chris Davenport. For
more information, click
here.
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5-7
Level
I
Avalanche
Education
Course
-
(2 eve. & 2 days)
The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete
introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche
terrain, decision making, and rescue.
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.
6
COSMIC
Race
-
SAN JUANS RANDO -
San Juan Mtn. CO, Part of COSMIC series. For more information,
click
here.
7
Closing
Day at
Buttermilk
13
18th
Annual Sun Dog's K-9 Uphill,
"A
Snowshoe Event for Dogs and their People"
at 10:00am on Buttermilk Mountain.
Dog and owner teams are invited to
snowshoe, ski or hike 2000 vertical feet over two
miles from the base to the East Summit
FINISH/Refueling Station. The
event benefits The Friends of the Aspen Animal
Shelter and Valley Dog Rescue. Demo dogs &
snowshoes available. Competitive &
Recreational divisions. Erik's Epic Raffle & BBQ to follow!
To register online, click
here.
14
Closing
Day at
Aspen
Mountain,
Snowmass
20
COSMIC
Race
-
SPYDER GRIND
Arapahoe Basin, CO,
Part of COSMIC series. For more information,
click
here.
21
Closing
Day at
Aspen Highlands
22
Earth Day - Spend the day outdoors, plant a tree,
help out a local conservation group. Check your local
newspaper for events in your area that you might
volunteer for.
25-May 5
2013-18th Annual "18 and
FINALLY LEGAL" New Belgium Brewing Fruita Fat Tire
Festival and 9th Annual 18 Hrs of Fruita which
traditionally kick-off the mtn. bike season in
Colorado!!!
Join them for the “unofficial” start of Colorado’s
mountain bike season and enjoy great Mountain & Desert
rides, parties, and expo in downtown Fruita at Civic
Center Park. For more information, clickhere.
25-28
5 Point Film Festival - 6th Annual ,Carbondale, Co. For more
information, click
here.
THE INFORMATION ON THIS
CALENDAR IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
Ute Mountaineer
Speaker Series - From time to time the Ute will be
presenting slide shows and speakers by mountaineers, skiers, and climbers. Join us
for our presentations at the Ute at 7pm. Ute Mountaineer,
210 S Galena St.
Aspen. For more information, call (970) 925-2849.
Aspen
Climbing
Wall
- Indoor
climbing
wall
open to
the
public
at Red
Brick
School.
Certification
required.
14 and
under
requires
adult
supervision
and
signed
waiver. Ropes
provided. Shoes
and
harness
rental
available.
Lessons
available.
Aspen
Recreation
Department
(970- 920-5140). Also
climbing
tower at
the
ARC. Requires
certification. Rentals
available.
Fees
vary
according
to city
of
residence.
Call
(970-544-4100)
for more
information.
Max Marolt Athletic
Scholarship - This scholarship provides up to $1000
to athletes who are training in Aspen and competing or
training at a high level of competition. The program
seeks athletes who will make good ambassadors for Aspen
while rewarding them for reaching a high level of
competition. Contact Tim Anderson for more information
at (970) 544-4104 or
tima@ci.aspen.co.us or
click
here
to download an application.
Roaring
Fork
Outdoor
Volunteers
(RFOV)
- An
organization
formed
in 1995
to
promote
and
provide
opportunities
to
participate
in
volunteer
outdoor
projects
dedicated
to the
improvement
and
maintenance
of our
public
lands.
David
Hamilton
(970-927-8241)
or
www.rfov.org
