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Western Colorado Outdoors https://westerncooutdoors.com Your Guide to Outdoor Adventure on the Western Slope Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:28:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://westerncooutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-WCO-Favacon-32x32.png Western Colorado Outdoors https://westerncooutdoors.com 32 32 Canyonlands Half Marathon, Moab: March 14, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13877 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:28:23 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13877 Read More]]> The first Canyonlands Half Marathon was run on May 1, 1976 had just 22 finishers, including a dog. Today, thousands of runners come together in March to enjoy the scenic red rock formations and winding Colorado River that Moab has come to be known for! Running parallel to Arches National Park and the Mighty Colorado, runners are in for a real treat. Long considered a “Bucket List” race, Canyonlands Half Marathon was named by Runners World UK, in their article “The Worlds Greatest Races,” in the July 2018 issue.

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20th Anniversary of Skinny Tire Festival, Moab: March 14-17, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13864 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:12:03 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13864 Read More]]> 20th Anniversary of Skinny Tire Festival: March 14-17

4-day option currently sold out”

“The four rides of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities. Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream. The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park.”

Moab contains some of the best road biking in the world. There are hundreds of miles of paved roads in and out of the world-class scenery that is known by every adventure seeker globally.

This 4 day festival rides the best of the best:

  • Arches National Park

  • Along the mighty Colorado River

  • Dead Horse Point State Park and back.

Website Link for additional information and registration

 

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Girl Scouts 3rd Annual Cookie Crawl, Grand Junction: April 4, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13853 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:17:47 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13853 Read More]]> Girl Scouts 3rd Annual Cookie Crawl 10k and 1 mile fun run!

“Big changes this year with the Girl Scouts Cookie Crawl. We have decided to change up the 5k to a 10k and incorporate a 1 mile fun run so this race is fun for the whole family no matter your running ability. As always, there will be food, entertainment, warm up, prizes, and more! You don’t want to miss out on this annual event! You do not have to be a Girl Scout or a runner to have fun for a great cause!”

Eagle Rim Park
2736 Cheyenne Drive
Grand Junction, CO US 81503

10K Run: 8 am

1 Mile Fun Run: 9 am

Registration Link

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Riverbottom Trail Run, Montrose: March 28, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13842 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:52:49 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13842 Read More]]> A Trail Running Experience for the Whole Family: 2 & 5 mile

“The Riverbottom Trail Run is a running/walking event in Montrose CO to benefit the Montrose and Olathe Special Olympic Teams. Parking will be at the Montrose County School District Offices and the event will be run on the trails that connect to it. You will have the option of running the 5 Mile or participating in our Up-to-Two Miler. We call it an Up-to-Two miler because we recognize that we all have different abilities. Our very own Special Olympic team will be participating in the Up-to-Two Miler at their unique ability level. Because we honor all ability levels we have no cut off times and our team will stay to support you until you finish. We even encourage walkers or hikers to try our courses. Age group winners will receive beautiful handmade art.

The 5 mile will have one half-way aide station with gatoraide, water, and gummy bears.

Race day registration is between 7:30 and 8:15. Please note if you are registering after March 25, 2018 or on race day, you are not guarenteed a shirt but we hope to provide everyone with one.

WHY RUN?

Special Olympic benefits 75 students with special needs and 20 general education partners. Not to mention, all those additional students impacted when they volunteer for events, participate in the R-word campagne, and experience school assembles. Seasons include: bowling, track and field, flag football, basketball, and snowshoeing. Teams practice afterschool weekly and then travel to meets in other districts as well as state games for students who qualify. Plus, students go to a Project Unify Summit for Project Unified Schools in Colorado. Traveling teams are composed of general education and special education athletes. Although, some support comes from Special Olympic Colorado, the cost of hosting meets and events in addition to the cost of traveling to meets and events is signficant and the only way the team can participate fully is through support from fundraisers like this one.”

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN A WIAVER WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET AND BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN. THANK YOU!

Contact Amy.Shelley@mcsd.org with questions.

Website link with information and registration

 

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McDonald’s Carbaord Derby, Purgatory Mountain: March 14, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13830 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:38:19 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13830 Read More]]> Held at the Purgatory Mountain Resort, north of Durango, build your racer!

The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort is a classic winter competition you won’t want to miss! Build your derby racer out of cardboard and duct tape only, and pilot it down the slopes during one of the most fun days on the mountain!

Watch as teams compete in vessels made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape. Or, sign up yourself and participate in the fun. All it takes is some creativity, engineering skills, and courage.

Website link with registration information

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Luck of the Irish 7k, Steamboat Springs: March 14, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13816 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:05:35 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13816 Read More]]> “The Luck of the Irish 7k run/walk is a great way to start off the day with a bang! This race provides scenic views of Buffalo Pass and Strawberry Park while taking you through the neighborhood of historic downtown Steamboat Springs. This is a great race for those keeping pace with their New Year’s resolutions, tuning up for an important spring race, spending time with friends and family while running, or doing something good for yourself before the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day take place.  This race is stroller and dog friendly so please bring your kiddos and leashed furry friends.

Distance: 7k

Location: Steamboat Springs Middle School / 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Date: Saturday, March 14th 2020

Start Time: 9:00 am

Registration:

Register online or on-site. On-site registration will be available from 8-9 am inside the Steamboat Springs Middle School near the start line. You can also register at Ski Haus on Pine Grove on Friday, March 13th from 4-6 pm.

Registration Fees:

  • 7k: $30 – first 20 registered runners will receive a pair of Smartwool socks!
  • Please note that prices will increase by $10 for race day registrations and all packet pickup registrations. Register online to save.

Racers 17 and under: $15

No refunds. Proceeds from this race will be donated to Steamboat Springs Middle School Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

Packet Pick-Up:

Ski Haus on Pine Grove on Friday, March 13th from 4-6 pm as well as from 8-9 am at the start line.”

Website Link for Registration and Additional Information

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FLC Fastest 5k, Durango: March 8, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13805 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:53:56 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13805 Read More]]> The Durango Running Club presents:  FLC Fastest 5K:

“Point to point 5k from Fort Lewis College to Durango Running Company.

Registration: $20 (Early Registration through January 31st $25 Through February 29th, $30 Week of, $40 Race Day (Cash or Check only on race day)

What you get: A Personal best time. Age group awards.

This is all about running FAST. (No frills, extras, or anything besides running FAST)

Presented by: Fort Lewis College Cross-Country/Track. (All proceeds go to FLC XC/Track)

Start: 6883 ft

Finish: 6561 ft

Descent: 322 feet

Course Directions (ample parking at the stadium – all participants are required to arrange their own transportation back to the start, no shuttles. Plan a ride or cool down back to campus)

–       Start @ The Skyhawk Ave Circle

–       Head North on Skyhawk Ave

–       Turn left into North Parking lots and Head West

–       Turn Left and head South toward the center of campus in-between the football and soccer field

–       Turn Right on West Campus Ct and head West.

–       Turn right on Rim Drive

–       Follow Rim Drive and Stay right onto Fort Lewis Drive

–       Turn right onto Geoglein Gulch Road

–       Follow into town on Right side of the road

–       Finish at Durango Running Company.”

Website Link for Registration & Additional Information

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IFSA 2 and 4 Star Qualifying, Crested Butte: February 6- 9, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13629 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:23:26 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13629 Read More]]> “Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association will host a 2 Star Qualifying event on February 6th. The top athlete in each category will be awarded a complimentary “wildcard” spot in the 4 Star Qualifier in Crested Butte on February 8th and 9th. Come watch the top ski and snowboard freeride athletes compete for the title of US Extremes Champion! For more information please visit the IFSA website at www.freeskiers.org and search by event category.”

Website Link SkiCB

Website Link IFSA

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Moab Arches Ultra: January 25,2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13622 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:47:59 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13622 Read More]]> “Arches Ultra is Moab’s newest trail race, and it travels along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail Systems.  The trails are smooth and easy at points, technical slick rock at others, and there’s even some sand to shake things up.    Winter is a great time to be in Moab running, and we’ve chosen a lower elevation run, that will give you views of the towering Moab cliffs, Arches National Park, and the snow covered La Sals.”

Course Information

Elevation Gain: 50 mile- 4000 ft, 50K- 3000 ft, Half Marathon- 1000 ft, 9K- 500 ft

Website Link

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San Juan Skijoring: January 11- 12, 2020 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13612 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:33:24 +0000 https://westerncooutdoors.com/?p=13612 Read More]]> “San Juan Skijoring was founded in 2017 under  the Ouray County Rodeo Association. Our goal was to bring the winter sport of Western Skijoring to Ouray County during the slower winter months. SJS strives to provide an excellent event for not only our competitors but our spectators as well, while boosting the economy in our community. SJS is excited to continue building our local event and is constantly looking for ways to give back to our community, such as contributing to local scholarships.”

This year San Juan Skijoring will literally pay you to compete at our event in 2019. If you live from 600-800 miles we will furnish $75.00 per competitor and 800+ miles away we will provide 100 per competitor for gas. We will also be providing $25.00 per horse over 600 miles away. Please contact us before the race and let us know how many are in your group and we will get you money deserved to help make the trip. Plus we are officially announcing the largest added purse in history of 25k dollars.(With some of the cheapest entry fees – Open/Pro is only $150 per team.) Did we mention we also pay back 100% of the entry fees for each division. Free boarding on site for all competitors, affordable motel accommodations at both Ridgway Lodge and Suites, and Chipeta Resort. COME ON OUT FOR THE 2019 SAN JUAN SKIJORING. YOU ARE GUARANTEED NOT TO BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!

 

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