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THE INFORMATION ON THIS CALENDAR IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
 September 2010
7 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - American Lake Trail, Aspen.. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
11 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Raspberry Creek Loop Trail, Marble. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
11 12 Hours of Snowmass - 7am to 7pm Snowmass Village, Colorado. Nat Ross and the Pro Bike Center would like to welcome you to an exciting endurance race this fall in the Colorado Rockies, a twelve-hour mountain bike race on Snowmass Mountain. Choose to ride solo or in teams of two, three, or in an open team of up to eight riders. For more information, click here.
11 Adventure X-Stream Glenwood Springs - Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Caving, Riverboarding (Optional = 1hr Penalty), Rappel, Navigation (Caving is very easy, just a fun stretch through a cave, You can stand throughout) For more information, click here.
11-12 34th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour - Crested Butte to Aspen. Leaving Crested Butte 9am sharp. For more information, click here.
12 La Sportiva EverGold Trail 10K - Vail Golf Club, Vail Colorado, please carpool. For more information, click here.
18-19 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Hanging Lake Trail, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
16-19  43rd Annual Ruggerfest - Aspen, Colorado. For more information, click here.
19 Lead King Loop Charity Races - Marble, CO. This spectacular race features a 25k, 12.5k and kids 2.5k categories. For more information, click here.
21 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Join Austin Weiss for a talk on Natural Running that is gaining momentum in the running world. Austin will also present a short film before his talk. The program starts at 7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call 970-925-2849.
23-26  6th Anniversary The Meeting - Aspen , Colorado. For more information, click here.
25 Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon - the 33rd 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.
19 Boulder Backroads Marathon and Half Marathon, 10K - Marathon starts promptly at 7:30am, Half Marathon and 10K start at 8am. Start is at Boulder Reservoir. For more information, click here.
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 October 2010
2 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Tamarisk Removal - Phase II, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
2 Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy - For more information. click here.
7-15 John Denver Celebration - For more information, click here.  
9 Chuck Severy 5K - Event #3 of the 16th 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
19 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Ute Mountaineer is moving! The Ute Mountaineer is pleased to announce that we will be moving into a new location in the Elks Building at 210 S Galena St. at the end of October 2010. No show this month while we prepare for our move into the new location.
30 56th Annual Ski Swap - Affordable ski and snowboard equipment and clothing, both new and used. Proceeds benefit the Aspen School District. Aspen High School. Drop off equipment to be sold on Friday October 29th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, sale on Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm. For more info, call 970-429-2153.
 

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 November 2010    
19 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - We've moved it to Thursday this month to celebrate in our new location. Watch this spot for New Store Opening Events at The Ute Mountaineer. Check back for more information on the events that we are planning.  7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, for more information, call 970-925-2849.
25 Opening Day at Aspen Mountain
TBD Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center
 

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 December 2010

19 19th Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race - For more information, click here.
11 Opening Day at Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands
TBD Opening Day at Snowmass Cross Country Center
21 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - No events planned this month, Look for the  Speaker series to start back up in January. Happy Holidays!
 

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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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 January 2010               
 

THE INFORMATION ON THIS CALENDAR IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.

1

 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.

2

 Skyway Shuffle - Grand Mesa, Colorado. For more information click here.
3 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series ARC/Moore Circuit Race, 9am 6 / 9k classic, mass start, 10:45am 6 / 9k freestyle, mass start. Registration, S/F at The Aspen Recreation Center, 1.25mi up Maroon Creek on the right adjacent (west) to the public parking lot. Entry fees: Adult $15 - $7 for second race, Juniors $7 - 2nd race free. 

5

 Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival - An Evening of Short Documentaries hosted by the Independence Pass Foundation to benefit the restoration work on Independence Pass. Tickets $10 & $8 (students 18 & younger with student ID) 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House, for more information, call (970) 920-5770.

7

 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.

7-10

 15th 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.

7-10

 10th Mountain Division Hut Association Level I Avalanche Education Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days/ 3 nights. Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. For more information, contact Scott Messina at scott.messina@comcast.net.

9

 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) 925-2720 ext 110. 

9

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

14-17

 59th Aspen Winterskol-"Epic Steeps and Decades Deep" For more information click here.

15

 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.

16

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

17

 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.

17

 6th Annual Hike for Hope - Race up Buttermilk.  Starts at 7:30 a.m. Minimum donation of $25 required. Registration starts at 6am 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.

17-24

 Gay Ski Week - Aspen/ Snowmass For more information click here.
19 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series -  Aspenite Chris Davenport. Event starts @ 7:00pm, upstairs at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. For more information,, click here.
23 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series - AHS Circuit Race, 11am 10 / 15k freestyle, mass start. Registration, S/F at the Lower Ball Field of the AVSC/AHS trail system, Park at the Aspen Middle School parking lot about .05 mile up Maroon Creek on the left. Walk to adjacent ball field and trail system. Entry fees: Adult $15,  Juniors $7.  
24 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series - Ashcroft Classic Pursuit, 9:30am, 12k classic pursuit start. Registration, S/F at King Cabin, Ashcroft Ski Touring, 11 mi up Castle Creek, park on the left and walk to the cabin. Entry fees: Adult $15,  Juniors $7.  

28

 Full Moon Tour at Aspen Cross Country Center - Tour and hot drinks are free. Rentals are $10. 7pm at AXCC for more information , call 970-925-2145 x2.
28-31 Winter X-Games 14 - Buttermilk. The Winter X Games, the premier action sports event in the world, will be held January 28 through January 31, 2010 in Aspen, Colorado. For more information, click here.

28-31

 10th Mountain Division Hut Association Level I Avalanche Education Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days/ 3 nights. Offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. For more information, contact Scott Messina at scott.messina@comcast.net.

30

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

31

 $10 Beginner & Intermediate Skate - Limited to 10 people/lesson, $10 Rentals , 10am & 12pm, Snowmass Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-923-5700.
31  2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series - AXCC Circuit Race. 9:30am 10 / 20k freestyle, mass start. Registration, S/F on the "Teaching Loop" of the Aspen XC Center, at the Aspen Golf Course, west of the roundabout on the north side of Hwy 82. Entry fees: Adult $15,  Juniors $7.  

31

 Sunday Skate Series - $45/series ($10 Rentals), 6ppl max. Reservations required. Aspen Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-544-9246.

31

 Grand Mesa Classic - Skyway (Grand Mesa), 10k Classic. For more information, click here.
February 2010

5

 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.

5-7

 Redstone Winter Fest - Redstone, Colorado. For more information , click here.

6

 Alley Loop Ski Race - 24th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon, An American Birkebeiner qualifying race, Colorado Cup Series AND Crested Butte's largest costume party. 1.5km, & 3km start @ 9:30am. 42K,21km, 10km,5km, Interval starts begin @ 10:00am, on Elk Ave.  For more information or to register click here. 

7

 Sunday Skate Series - $45/series ($10 Rentals), 6ppl max. Reservations required. Aspen Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-925-2145 x2.

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 Aspen Nordic Festival Day 1, AVSC SuperTour Classic Race, Start 9am, AVSC Classic Race, see www.owlcreekchase.com for event details, 5 / 10k classic, individual start. Event takes place at the AVSC/AHS trail system, about 1 mile up Maroon Creek, left side. See website for all details.

14

 Sunday Skate Series - $45/series ($10 Rentals), 6ppl max. Reservations required. Aspen Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-544-9246.

14

 Aspen Nordic Festival Day 2 - Owl Creek Chase SuperTour - Start 11am, City of Aspen , see www.owlcreekchase.com for event details, 25k freestyle, mass start. Race starts at Snowmass XC Center and finishes at the AVSC/AHS trails. See website for all details. 
15 Ski with the Pros FREE Clinic- 9:30am Improve your skating with the pro skiers from the Owl Creek Chase. 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.
16 'Tuesday Nights at the Ute' -Tuesday Night Speaker Series -  Matt Holstein -  A US climber sneaks into Cuba.  Event starts @ 7:00pm, upstairs at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. For more information,, click here.

18

 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.

20

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

21

 Sunday Skate Series - $45/series ($10 Rentals), 6ppl max. Reservations required. Aspen Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-544-9246.

26

 Full Moon Tour at Snowmass Cross Country Center - Tour and hot drinks are free. Rentals are $10. 7pm at SXCC for more information , call 970-923-5700.

26

 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.

27

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

28

 Sunday Skate Series - $45/series ($10 Rentals), 6ppl max. Reservations required. Aspen Cross Country Center, for more information , call 970-544-9246.

28

 The Endurance Challenge at Sunlight - Sunlight Mtn Ski Area, 8am to 8pm,  for more information, click here.  
 March 2010

4

 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.

6

 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, More info, www.challengeaspen.org or call 970-923-0578.
7 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series -  Silverboom Race, 10am, 10 / 20k freestyle, mass start, 1k Kiddieboom to follow main event. Aspen Cup Finals. Registration, S/F at the Snowmass XC Center, about 4 miles up Brush Creek on the left. Entry fees: Adult $15,  Juniors $7, Kiddieboom 1k FREE.

7

 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic Series BBQ - follows Silverboom. Open to all participants. Snowmass XC Center.
10 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.

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 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 here or call (970) 429-2093.

13

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

14

 Daylight Savings Starts at 2 am on Sunday morning, don't forget to set your clocks!!

15

 Winter Slack Fest - Aspen Recreation Department.. Slackline Festival with teaching, fun, food and raffle prizes!! With special guests: The Yogaslackers. 7-9pm Red Brick Climbing Gym 110 E Hallam St. Daily Admission to enter and donations for the yoga slackers.
16 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Aconcagua 2009 Join Ollie Nieuwland-Zlotnicki and Anton Sponar as they talk about their trip to summit and ski several peaks in the Andes. For more information, click here. Starts at 7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call 970-925-2849.
26-27 13th 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. Registration for the 2010 event will open on December 1, 2009. For More information, contact the Alpineer (970) 349-5210 or director@elkmountaintraverse.org, and check out www.elkmountaintraverse.org

27

 Closing Day at the Aspen Cross Country Center. Have a Great Summer.
 

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 April 2010
4 Closing Day at Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk
10

15th annual Sun Dog's K-9 Uphill, "A Snowshoe Event for Dogs and their People" Saturday,

April 10th at 10:00am at 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.

Pre-registration is available at the by contacting Erik at Sun Dog Athletics at (970) 925-1069

sundog@sopris.net and on-line at www.active.com. The pre-registration fee is $30.00 and day of

event registration is $35.00.
11 Closing Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass

17

 San Juan Rando Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
20 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - The Grand Traverse 2009 - A film from the 2009 Grand Traverse Race. Starts at 7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call 970-925-2849.
22 Earth Day At Aspen Center for Environmental Studies - 4:30pm-6pm. FREE and open to the public. For more information, click here.
24 Arapahoe Basin COSMIC Race - Part of the COSMIC ski mountaineering race series. For more information, go to www.cosmicski.com.
24-25 1st Annual Aspen ECO FEST- Saturday & Sunday, Inn at Aspen , Base of Buttermilk. ECO FEST will feature exciting and interactive events. For a schedule of events , click here.
24 Aspen ECO FEST - Clunker Criterium - Are you ready for some FUN? Saturday, Base of Buttermilk Start times: Kids 11am, Couples 11:30am, Women 12pm, Men 12:30pm. Races will be short and sweet. Registration will take place 15 min. before each race start. Kids under 12 FREE. For more event information, click here.  (Snow date Sunday April 25)
29-May 2 5 Point Film Festival - Carbondale, Co. For more information, click here.
 

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 May 2010
1 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.
1-2 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Crew Leader Training, Wulfsohn Open Space, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
8 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Scout & Forest Hollow Trails, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
18 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Spring Break! If you are interested in sharing your trip or recent adventures - Climbing, rafting, hiking locally or to exotic places contact us at Ute Mountaineer. Call Ute Mountaineer at 970-925-2849, ext 13.
22 16th 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 or call (970) 963-4959.
23 Aspen Cycling Criterium-Criterium format road bike race on closed city streets of Aspen. Start 9am
at corner of Monarch and Hyman. For more info, click here.
23 AES Run For Funds - 5k run/1K Family Walk on the trails and paths around the Aspen School District Campus. Fundraiser for improvements to the Aspen Elementary School playground. 10am at the Lower Moore Field.  For more info, click on www.aesrunforfunds.org.  
31 32nd Memorial Boulder Boulder  - 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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 June 2010
3 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, New Upper Loop Wulfsohn Trail, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
5 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - National Trails Day, New Elk Creek Trail, New Castle, & Highline Trail, Snowmass Village. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
5 Aspen Downtown Mile - Event #1 of the 16th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 races in the series.) The new course features a (mostly) straight shot down 7th Street to Herron Park near the east end of Aspen. Start 8 am. Benefits Aspen HS Cross Country. Register online at www.active.com or at Ute Mountaineer or on race day at the finish at Herron Park at 7 am.  Contact Chris Keleher at clkeleher@hotmail.com.
5 Turquoise Lake Half Marathon  - In Leadville, 9am start, Matchless Boat Ramp Turquoise Lake. Pre-registration $30, Race Day $35.  To register online, click here.
6 Fish Hatchery 5k  - Cost: $10. Individuals 18 and under participate for FREE. In Leadville, 9am start.   To register online, click here.
8 SALOMON SUMMER TOUR -  3-6pm at Ute Mountaineer. Demo Shoes-Trans Rockies Video-Raffle- Meet Salomon Trail Runners - Gift Pack with Purchase- Appetizers & Beverages. For more information, call 970-925-2849.   
10 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, New Upper Loop Wulfsohn Trail, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.

11-13

 1st Annual "OUTSIDE in Aspen" - Join OUTSIDE magazine for a weekend packed with adventures, for more information, click here.
15 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - Charlie MacArthur will be here to talk about SUP (Stand Up Paddling) that is sweeping the valley. A local kayaking instructor Charlie has been SUP (Stand Up Paddling) for several years.  Starts at 7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call 970-925-2849.
17 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, New Upper Loop Wulfsohn Trail, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
18-20 Food and Wine Magazine Classic - in Aspen.  Call  (877) 900-9463 for more information, click here.

20

 Strawberry Shortcut - Glenwood Springs, Co. For more information, click here.

18-20

 113th 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! This year Strawberry Days is the crowning event of the city’s 125th birthday celebration. For more information, click here.
24 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, New Upper Loop Wulfsohn Trail, Glenwood Springs. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.

26

 Annual GreenLeaf Run 2010 (Formerly called LobsterCrawl Run) 5K & 10K Race. Starts @ 8am, Carbondale Rec Center, Carbondale, Co. To register at Active.com, click here, For more information, click here.

26-27

 Wilderness Medicine Institute: Wilderness First Aid Course - 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Call 970-925-4554 for more information, or click here.
26-27 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Crew Leader Training, Thompson Creek, Carbondale. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
 

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 July 2010
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.
8 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, Ajax Mountain Trail, Aspen. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
9-11 Blast the Mass - Mountain biking races. Snowmass Village.  For information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
10 1st Annual Aspen Valley Marathon Run the beautiful historic Rio Grande Trail from Woody Creek to Basalt, Colorado. Start at Wilton Jaffe Sr. Park near Woody Creek at 7am. Finish area at the Lions Park in Basalt. To register online, click here. For more information, go to: www.aspenvalleymarathon.com or call Sean (970) 309-6024 for more information. 
10 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Basalt Mountain, Basalt. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.

10

 Hogback Hustle - New Castle, Co. - 5k race.  For more information, click here.
15 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, Ajax Mountain Trail, Aspen. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
17 Race for the Cure - Rio Grande Park, Aspen, Co. Fundraiser for Susan G Komen for the Cure. Includes 5K race, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk and Komen Kids 100 yd Dash Fun Run. Races start at 7:30am and later. For more information, click here.
20 Tuesday Night Speaker Series -Rickey Gates will give a presentation on mountain  running. Starts at 7pm at Ute Mountaineer, 308 S Mill St. Aspen. Sponsored by Ute Mountaineer, call 970-925-2849.
22 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, Ajax Mountain Trail, Aspen For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
24 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Smuggler Mountain Trails, Aspen. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
24 Mt Sopris Run-Off - 6:15am Pre-registration. 6:30am Mt Sopris Run-Off Early Start from Emma Schoolhouse. New 14 Mile & 4 Mile runs. 14 Mile - 7:30am start at Emma School. NEW - 4 Mile to Fair - 7:15am at Sopris Park. More Aid stations. Proceeds to benefit Challenge Aspen.  For more information, go to www.challengeaspen.org. 927-8241.
29 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - dusk, Ajax Mountain Trail, Aspen For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
 

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7 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - American Lake Trail, Aspen. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
7 Zoot Aspen Triathlon - The Aspen High Country Triathlon is a multi-sport event that includes a 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-mile bike and 4-mile run. For more information, click here. 
14 Basalt 1/2 Marathon - Entry fee $35 pre-registration and $45 day of race. Sign-up on Active.com, click here.  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.
17 Tuesday Night Speaker Series - This month Ute Mountaineer is partnering with the Wheeler Opera House and presenting several free films to be presented at Ute Mountaineer during Mountain Summit on August 27 & 28th.  Please see listings for Mountain Summit on Aug. 26-29th.  For more information, call 970-925-2849.
21 Aspen Mountain Uphill - Event #2 of the 16th Annual Aspen Summer Race Series (3 events in the series).  A mostly non-flat 4.6mi uphill, 3400 vertical feet run/bike/walk. Start 8am bike, 8:15am run. Register 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.
21 Ride for the Cure - Rio Grande Park, Aspen, Co. Fundraiser for Susan G Komen for the Cure. Includes a 100, 50, 30 and 10 mile Bike ride. Races start at 7:30am and later. For more information, click here.
22-27 Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run 4th Annual - Up  to 200 teams of 2 will run for 6 days and 113 miles (with 25,000 vertical feet of climbing) across the Rockies in Colorado. From Buena Vista to Beaver Creek. For more information , visit www.transrockies.com. The Ute Mountaineer is an affiliate store and can provide you with an affiliate store code and affiliate team discount. Call Paul at the Ute (970) 925-2849. 
26-29 MountainSummit: Mountainfilm In Aspen is a unique collaboration between Mountainfilm In Telluride - long acknowledged as the leading film festival for adventuring and advocacy - and the Wheeler Opera House. For more information , click here or call 970-920-5770.
27 Mountain Summit: FREE Event at Ute Mountaineer - Jake Norton will give a talk on "Everest Ethics," followed by a pure adrenaline experience with the 25-minute film "Man vs Eiger." Seating is limited. Please use the Hyman Ave Mall entrance. For more information , click here.
28 Mountain Summit: FREE Event at Ute Mountaineer - A full evening program of high-octane outdoor adventure shorts from Mountainfilm in Telluride 's May 2010 festival! The program includes seven high energy films lasting around 63 minutes. Seating is limited. Please use the Hyman Ave Mall entrance.  For more information , click here. 
28 Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers - Smuggler Restoration & Trails, Aspen. For more information, go to www.rfov.org or call (970) 927-8241.
28 Snowmass Village Half & Half 10k Mountain Challenge Run - 9 am start. - For information, go to event website, click here.
 

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