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Nordic Series I America's Uphill

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THE INFORMATION ON THIS CALENDAR IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
 June 2009
6 Aspen Downtown Mile - Event #1 of the 15th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 races in the series.) Aspen Meadows to Paepcke Park. Start 8 am. Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. To register online, click here. Pre-register at Ute Mountaineer or on race day at the finish line in Paepcke Park at 7 am. All races $15 dollars each, $30 for all three races in advance. Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com.
6 Thunder River 5K Run/Walk - To benefit the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale.  8am Start, Downtown Carbondale. Pre-registration, $20, Day of Rave $25. 5 Year age group awards. Costume category. Prize drawing. For more information call Joyce Rankin, 274-3303.
6 Fish Hatchery 5k  - in Leadville, 9am start.   To register online, click here.
6-7 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 Turquoise Lake Half Marathon  - in Leadville, 9am start, Matchless Boat Ramp Turquoise Lake. To register online, click here.
7 28th Annual Steamboat Marathon - Marathon, half marathon, 10K run/walk.  7:30 a.m.  USATF certified.  www.steamboatmarathon.com
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.
13 30th Hayden Cog Run - 8mi., 10K + 5k. Steamboat Springs, For more information, click here.
16 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series -  New series of slide shows and talks with mountaineers, skiers, and climbers. Join us in a presentation by John Gill: "The Evolution of Bouldering: 1800's to 1970's"  7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, call 970-925-2849 or click here.
18-21 61st FIBArk Whitewater Festival - Salida.  www.fibark.com
18-21 17th Annual Bighorn Mountain Wild & Scenic Trail Runs - 50k/100k/50mi/100mi. 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 Adventure X-Stream - Purgatory Challenge 3-day stage race. - For more information, click here.
20 LaSportiva Beaver Creek Summer Solstice - For more information, click here.
 

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July 2009
4 BOOGIE'S DINER 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 www.buddyprogram.org or in person from June 30th to July
3rd in front of Boogie's Diner. Questions? Call (970) 920-2130.
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
5 LaSportiva 33rd Vail Hill Climb - For more information, click here.
5 31st Mountain Madness Half Marathon - 13.1mi. & 10K. Steamboat Springs. For more information, click here.
7-9 Blast the Mass - Mountain biking races. Snowmass Village. Part of the Rocky Mountain Regional Championship Series, for more information go to: www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
8 Springers Youth Track Club Annual Adult & Family Track Meet Fundraiser  -  Glenwood Springs High School track. Registration starts @ 4:30pm, first event runs @ 5pm. Age groups Toddlers to 70 and over. Ribbons, raffle prizes. For more information, call 970-379-5718 Greg Feinsinger, MD
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 Hogback Hustle 5K Run/Walk - New Castle . Race starts at 8:30am at New Castle Family Fitness Center parking lot (near City Market) and finishes at Burning Mountain Park on Main Street. $20 pre-registration/ $25 on race day. Click here to register online, or call (970) 984-3352 for more information. 
11 Howelson Hill 8 Miler - Steamboat Springs. For more information, click here.
12 10th Annual Barr Mountain Trail Race - 12 mi. run.  7 am. on Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs.  www.runpikespeak.com
18 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 LaSportiva Vail Half Marathon - 8mi. & 4mi. For more information, click here.
21 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Join us for a slide show presentation by Ted Mahon about his recent Ama Dablam trip.  7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, call 970-925-2849.
24-25 Adventure X-Stream - Summit County. 6 hr, 12hr, 18hr options. 50+ mi. Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Orienteering, Navigation.  For more information, click here or call (970) 259-7771.
25 18th Spring Creek Memorial - 9mi. + 3mi. Trail run. For more information, click here.
25 Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mountain Bike Race - 50mi. 9am start. For information, click here.
26 Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run  - 6 am. start. For more information, click here.
 

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 August 2009
1 15th Mt. Werner Classic -  5mi. + 12mi. Trail Run. For more information, click here.
2 LaSportiva Vail Berry Picker Trail Run - For more information, click here.
7-9 Blast the Mass - Mountain biking races. Snowmass Village.  For information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
8 12th Annual Basalt River Days
8 Aspen High Country Triathlon and Duathlon - For information, go to www.aspenrecreation.com.
11 Leadville Trail 100 Marathon - 26.2 mile crossing of the Mosquito Range.  America's highest marathon.  8 a.m. start.  www.leadvilletrail100.com or click here.
15 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race - 100 mi.  6:30 a.m. start.  For more information, click here or go to  http://www.leadvilletrail100.com
16 LaSportiva 10k @ 10,000 Feet - For more information, click here.
16 Leadville Trail 100 10K - 12 p.m. start.   www.leadvilletrail100.com  or click here.
15-16 24 Hours in the Sage - 24 hour mountain bike relay.  Gunnison.  www.24hoursinthesage.com
15-16 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.
22 Summer Uphill on Aspen Mountain - Event #2 of the 15th 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. To register online, click here. Pre-register at Ute Mountaineer or at the Silver Queen Gondola Plaza at 7am. All races $15 dollars each, $30 for all three races in advance. Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com.
22 19th Annual Komen Ride for the Cure - Benefits Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 100, 65, 50, 30 and 10 mile routes. Begins and ends at Snowmass Recreation Center, Snowmass Village. For more information, click here.
22 LaSportiva Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent - For more information, click here.
22-23 Leadville Trail 100 - 50 mile out and back in the midst of the Colorado Rockies. 4am start. For more information, www.leadvilletrail100.com or click here.
30 LaSportiva Vail Trophy Challenge - For more information, click here.
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 September 2009
3-7 37th Annual Motherlode Volleyball Tournament - For more information, click here.
4-7 Kokopelli Challenge Adventure XStream Series - Multi-day, Multi Sport Challenge. Kayak race, Adventure Race, Off-Road Triathlon. Can you survive 4 days of racing?  For more information, click here.
6 10K at 10,00 feet - Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs. 10am Start. For more information, click here.
12 12 Hours of Snowmass - Mountain Bike Race. For more information, click here.
13 LaSportiva EverGold 10k - For more information, click here.
17-20 39th Annual Aspen Ruggerfest - For information, (970) 384-3181 or www.aspenrugby.com.
18-20 32nd Snowmass Balloon Festival- For more information, click here.
19 3rd Run Rabbit Run -  50mi. Ultra. The course will have nearly 9,000 feet of climbing. This course will test the endurance and spirit of any runner, whether you’re a tortoise or a hare  Steamboat Springs. For more information, click here.
26 Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon - the 31st 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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 October 2009
10 Chuck Severy 5K Cross Country Race- Event #3 of the 15th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 events in the series). Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. To register online, click here. Pre-register at Ute Mountaineer or race day registration at 7am at finish line at the Moore Athletic fields at the Aspen High School. All races $15 dollars each, $30 for all three races in advance.  Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com
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 November 2009    
  THE INFORMATION ON THIS CALENDAR IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
TBD 55th Annual Ski Swap - Aspen Middle School. 8:30am to 1:00pm. Gear drop-off on November , 4:30pm to 6pm.
TBD Opening Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass
TBD Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center & Snowmass Cross Country Center
TBD Aspen Winternational FIS Women's Alpine World Cup  - The best female skiers in the world descend on Aspen, along with Super G and Slalom events the Women's Downhill will return for the first time since 1988.
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 Ongoing Events
  Tuesday Nights at the Ute'  Speaker Series - On the third Tuesday night of the month Ute Mountaineer will be presenting a series of slide shows and talks with mountaineers, skiers, and climbers. Join us for our presentations upstairs at the Ute at 7pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. For more information, click here or 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.
  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 
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December 2008 (Last year)
   
6 Summit for Life Uphill - 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.  www.summitforlife.org

6

 $5 Beginner Skate Lessons with $5 rentals at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. 12pm. 2 groups. First come, first-served. Rentals can be picked up 30 min prior to lessons. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, call (970) 925-2145.

6

 Winterstart Race - Skyway (Grand Mesa) 5k Classic, 5k Freestyle. For more information, click here.

7

 Tele Demo Day - Come try out the new telemark and alpine touring equipment for the 2008-09 season. Vendors: Black Diamond, G3, Scarpa, Garmont, K2, & Volkl. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer for more information call (970)925-2849.

11

 Full Moon Tour - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer at the Aspen Cross Country Center. For more information, call (970) 925-2145

11

 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.

12

 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.
13 Opening Day at Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands
13 Opening Day at Snowmass Cross Country Center

15

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer. For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.
16 FREE CLINIC - The Ute Mountaineer and Sun Dog Athletics are proud to present a free clinic titled: SNOWSHOEING FOR FITNESS  Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 6-7:30pm @ Ute Mountaineer 308 S. Mill St. 15% Off snowshoes that night. FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY
19 Snowmass Cross Country Center Wine and Cheese Tour 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer and  Snowmass Cross Country Center. For more information please call, (970) 923-5700.

19

 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.

19-21

 Level I Avalanche Course - AT Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days, 3 nights). 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.

20

 Colorado Cup Steamboat - 10k Classic Race. For more information, click here.

20

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

21

 Latigo Ranch Freestyle - Kremmling 7.5k and 15k Freestyle Race. For more information, click here.

22

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer. For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.
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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, sponsored by Ute Mountaineer. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer at the Aspen Cross Country Center. For more information, call 970-925-2145.

5

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer. At the Aspen Cross Country Center. For more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

7

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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 - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer at the 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 205-5140.

10

Aspen Cup Ashcroft Classic - This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. 10k Classic at Ashcroft Cross Country Center. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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 - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

14

 Aerobic Training - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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, call 205-5140 or click here.

16

 Aspen Cross Country Center FREE Waxing Clinic - Led by Bill White, SWIX's waxing guru and be specifically for the Owl Creek Chase.  5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Aspen Cross Country Center. Sponsored by ute Mountaineer, 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. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, click here.

17

 AVSC Nordic Sprints - Wagner Park, Aspen. 80m Freestyle. Invite only. For more information, call 205-5140 or 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. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information call the Aspen Cross Country Center (970) 925-2145m, or click here.

19

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

21

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

22

 'Skiing Everest' - A new film by Les Guthman and Mike Marolt.  Benefit film presentation at the Wheeler Opera House, Aspen. 7:30pm. For more information, call the Wheeler Box Office (970) 920-5770.

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. Rentals can be picked up 30 min prior to lessons. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information call (970) 923-5700

25

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

26

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

28

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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 - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

4

 Aerobic Training - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.  

5

 FREE Wax Clinic by TOKO - 5:30pm Come for a free waxing demonstration for all abilities, skate and classic. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer at the Aspen Cross Country Center, 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

 FREE Race Prep Clinic by TOKO for Sunday's AXCC Circuit Race - 5:30pm. Get your skis ready to race with TOKO wax. Learn new skills and have a fast pair of skis for the race. Limit 5 people, $10 for materials. Aspen Cross Country Center.  Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, click here or  call (970) 618-1345.

7

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

7

 Full Moon Tour - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer at the 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

 Beginning Skate Skiing Instructional Series - This is for skiers who have never skate skied before. Prior experience on skis of some sort is suggested. Class size is limited to 6 people. 1 1/4 hr at 2pm on February 8, 15, 22. Cost: $45 for all 3 sessions. Skate rentals $5 plus tax/session for anyone taking the lesson series. Please arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to clinic. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, please call 925-2145 to reserve your space and pay in advance. Click here for more info.

8

 Intermediate Skate Skiing Instructional Series - This is for skiers who have taken a beginning skate skiing lesson and have skied on their own quite a bit. Class size is limited to 6 people.  1 1/4 hr at noon on February 8, 15, 22. Cost: $45 for all 3 sessions. Skate rentals $5 plus tax/session for anyone taking the lesson series. Please arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to clinic. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, please call to reserve your space and pay in advance. Click here for more info.

8

 AXCC Circuit Races - 6k & 12k Freestyle races. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. Aspen Cross Country Center. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here.

9

 Women's Nordic Clinic  - Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here, or call (970) 925-2145.

11

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by ute Mountaineer, 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. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information click here.

18

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by ute Mountaineer, 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.  Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.

22

 Leadville Loppet - 10am start, 22 or 44km, Classic or Freestyle. For more information, contact the Mineral Belt Trail Commission (719) 486-8409 or email info@mineralbelttrail.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. Pre-registration fee: $30, race day $35. Costumes are welcome and goodies bags for competitors. Event check-in and race day registration starts at 5:30am Fat Tuesday, Feb 24th. For more information, click here. 

25

 Aerobic Training  - Sponsored by ute Mountaineer, 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, click here.

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
1 $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. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer.
3-4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Selected films from Banff Festival of Mountain Films.  Wheeler Opera House. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call for more information (970) 925-2849, or click here.

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

 Daylight Savings Starts at 2 am on Sunday morning, don't forget to set your clocks!!
8 Aspen Cup Finals - 37th Annual Silverboom UPDATED INFO -  5K and 15K Freestyle race, location changed to Aspen High School tracks. For more info call (970) 923-5700. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, 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.  Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, click here or call (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.

16

 10th Mtn Huts Presentation CANCELLED - Whether you are a experienced hut user of have always wanted to know more about the hut system this presentation will help sent you on your way to one of the more than 31 huts waiting for you in the high country between Aspen, Vail, and Leadville. At the Aspen Cross Country Center at 5:30pm. For more information visit: www.huts.org. 

17

 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' - Tuesday Night Speaker Series - First in a series of slide shows and talks with mountaineers, skiers, and climbers. Join us for our presentation of "Life of a Backcountry Ski Guide".  7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. For more information, call 970-925-2849 or click here.

21

 Big Shooter Bonk - Kremmling, Colorado. 60k Freestyle race.  For more information, click here.

22

 35th Annual Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race - 12am to 12am, Crested Butte. Hundreds of costumed participants ascend 600 vertical feet to the crest of the NorthFace, and then race down the double-black diamond terrain to the finish. For more information call (970) 349-1323.
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
17-19 Spring Desert Ultra Trail Running Festival - 25mi/50mi. Fruita Colorado. For more information, click here.

18

 San Juan Rando Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
21 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series -  Second in a series of slide shows and talks with mountaineers, skiers, and climbers. Join us in a presentation by Peter Bronski as he discusses his new book "Powder Ghost Towns: Epic Backcountry Turns in Colorado’s Lost Ski Resorts".  7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, call 970-925-2849 or click here.
22 Earth Day  - do something for the environment today!! For some ideas, click here.
23-26 14th Annual New Belgium Brewing Fruita Fat Tire Festival presented by US Bank and supported by Shimano & the City of Fruita, Co. - To register online click here. For more information go to  www.fruitamountainbike.com/ or www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_festival.html
25 Arapahoe Basin COSMIC Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
25 Roaring Fork Conservancy - 11th Annual Fryingpan River Clean Up. 8:30am - Noon. Basalt.  For more information, click here. 
 

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 May 2009
1-2 5th 18 Hours of Fruita @ Highline Mountain Bike Race. - For more information, go to  www.fruitamountainbike.com/ or www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_18hrs.html  To register online click here.
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.
2 24th Spirit Challenge- 5k & 10k . Steamboat Springs. For more information, click here.
8-10 5 Point Film Festival - Carbondale, Co. For more information, click here.
9 Roaring Fork Conservancy - Crystal River Clean Up. 8am Sopris Park, Carbondale, Co. For more information, call Roaring Fork Conservancy at (970) 927-1290 or email sarah@roaringfork.org.
9 Palisade Classic Bike Festival- Palisade , Co. 21, 26 & 36 mile mountain bike races. Call 970-464-9266 for more information, or click here.
9 Adventure Xtreme Buena Vista - Sprint & 12hr events. Kayaking, mountain biking & trek. For more information, click here.
16 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.
16 Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon - 7am start, 26.2mi. Trail (4000 ft elevation gain/loss). For more information, click here.
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.  
19 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series -  Sam Elias will present a multimedia tour of a rock climbing expedition to the country of Venezuela.   Slide show starts @ 7:30pm, upstairs at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer.
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.
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