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.
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, call (970) 925-2720-ext 110
10	Aspen Cup Ashcroft Classic - This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. 11 miles up Castle Creek above Aspen. Start time 9am, A and B races both 10k Classic, single mass start . Awards immediately after.  S/F next to King Cabin at Ashcroft Cross Country Center. Race day registration only at the the King Cabin at Ashcroft. Price $15. 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.
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	Ski with the Pros - Lessons taught by the professional skiers of the Owl Creek Chase at the Aspen Cross Country Center.  Time to be determined. For more information call the aspen Cross Country Center (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.
31	Colorado Cup Alley Loop Race - Crested Butte, Co. 42k Freestyle. For more information, click here.
31	Town to Town Tour - Start at Stein Park in Aspen. 17mi. and 6mi. Rio Grande Trail to Roaring Fork Club in Basalt with way station in Woody Creek. Tour start at 10 am. Contact David Hamilton at Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers at rfov@sopris.net.
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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.
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	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.
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 .
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.
15	Aspen Cup Finals -ARC Circuit Race Freestyle races. 7.5k & 15k Freestyle races. This race is part of the Aspen Cup Nordic Series. For more information click here.
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.
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 - 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.
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, 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 3500 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, email burkekaiser@hotmail.com, or call Burke Kaiser at (719) 395-6612.
TBD	14th 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.
TBD	31st Memorial Boulder Boulder '08 - 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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	Summer 2009 Events have not been updated, please check back later. Thank you.
June 2008
1	27th Annual Steamboat Marathon - Marathon, half marathon, 10K run/walk.  7:30 a.m.  USATF certified.  www.steamboatmarathon.com
5-8	6th 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	Aspen Downtown Mile - Event #1 of the 14th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 races in the series.) Aspen Meadows to Paepcke Park. Start 8 am. Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. Register on line at www.active.com or at Ute Mountaineer or on race day at the finish line in Paepcke Park at 7 am.  Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com.
7	Teva X-1 Mud Fun Run - Vail.  7 p.m. start. Late night?  Want to sleep in a little?  Get some exercise and have a blast while doing it. This is your race. For more information, click here.
7	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - National Trails Day - Forest Hollow & Scout Trails, Glenwood Springs. Sunnyside Trail, Aspen.  For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
7	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
8	Teva Games 10K Spring Run Off - Vail.  9 a.m. start. For more information, click here.
8	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
12-15	FIBArk Whitewater Festival - Salida.  www.fibark.com
13-15	Food and Wine Magazine Classic - in Aspen.  Call  (877) 900-9463 for more information, click here.
14	13th 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
14	Adventure X-Stream - Durango.  50+ miles paddle/bike/run.  12 and 24 hour.  www.gravityplay.com or (970) 259-7771
14-15	La Sportiva Trifecta Endurance Race - The Trifecta is a trailrunning stage race composed of three separate races; a 5-mile 'sprint', a hill climb and a half-marathon. For more information, click here.
18-22	Fat Tire Bike Week - Crested Butte.  www.ftbw.com or (800) 545-4505
20-22	Strawberry Days - 111th Annual Festival Glenwood Springs, Co. www.strawberrydaysfestival.com
21	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Maroon Lake & Scenic Loop Trails, near Aspen.  For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
22	31st Annual Strawberry Shortcut - 5K/10K/family fun run.  Start 7:30 a.m. at Centennial Park in Glenwood Springs. For more information, click here.
28-29	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Crew Leader Training #2 - Thompson Creek Trail, near Carbondale.  For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
30-July 2	10th Mountain Division Hut Association Volunteer Weekend - Jackal Hut.  www.huts.org or (970) 925-5775
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July 2008
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
5	Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon - For more information on the Marathon, click here. For information on the Heavy Half Marathon, click here.
6	32nd Annual La Sportiva Vail Hill Climb, Vail Mountain. 8 am Start. For more information, click here.
11-13	Blast the Mass - Mountain biking races. Snowmass Village.  For information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
11-13	10th Mountain Division Hut Association Volunteer Weekend - McNamara Hut.  www.huts.org or (970) 925-5775
12	Hogback Hustle 5K Run/Walk - New Castle.  Race starts at 8:30 a.m. at New Castle Family Fitness (near City Market) and finishes at Burning Mountain Park on Main Street.  $20 pre-registration or $25 on race day.  Register online at www.rfov.org or at www.active.com. Race benefits Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Boy Scout Troop 221. For more information, call 970-948-9705 or 970-984-3352.
12	9th Annual High Mountain 25K and 50K Trail Run - Benefit for the High Mountain Institute near Leadville.  For information, check out www.hminet.org or email coachamanda@earthlink.net.
13	9th Annual Barr Mountain Trail Race - 12 mi. run.  7 a.m. on Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs.  www.runpikespeak.com
19	18th 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	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Hunter Creek Trail, Aspen - Major repairs and improvements, town to Benedict Bridge.  For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
25-27	36th Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair - Arts, craft, music, food.   www.carbondalearts.com
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.  Organized by Ute Mountaineer & City of Aspen Parks and Recreation. For more information, (970) 925-2849.
27	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Wulfsohn Trail, Glenwood Springs - Finish and improve trail. For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
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October 2008
4	Chuck Severy 5K - Event #3 of the 14th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 events in the series). Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. Register online www.active.com or at Ute Mountaineer. Race day registration at 7am at finish line at the Moore Athletic fields at the Aspen High School. Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com
11	Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Tamarisk Removal, silt - Tamarisk removal on the Silt's island in the Colorado River. For information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
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November 2008
8	54th Annual Ski Swap - Aspen Middle School. 8:30am to 1:00pm. Gear drop-off on November 7, 4:30pm to 6pm.
27	Opening Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass
27	Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center
28-29	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.
28-30	BNS Thanksgiving Camp, Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, Co. For more information, click here.