Events & Training

Current Events Highlights

• May 18. Boulder's Community Cleanup Day. Various locations. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join hundreds of volunteers for the 11th Annual Community Cleanup Day to make a difference in our community to help beautify Boulder's parks and greenways. More.
• May 18. Arkansas River Cleanup/Greenup. Salida and along the river.. Signups begin at 8:30 a.m. in Salida and Buena Vista. Join Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and hundreds of volunteers in cleaning up and greening up the Arkansas River and surrounding public lands from Leadville to Canon City.There will be a volunteer picnic at Riverside Park in Salida starting from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. More.
• May 20. Colorado Mountain Club New and Prospective Member Orientation. American Mountaineering Center, Golden. 6:30 p.m. These meetings feature informative and interesting videos and briefings on hiking skills and trip policies, and are strongly recommended for all new members. More, registration required.
• May 21. Mountain Lions - Colorado's Top Predator. REI Fort Collins. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Join resident experts for a discussion on mountain lion ecology, human-mountain lion interaction, and new programs that engage the community. Also enjoy remarkable images & videos of mountain lions! More, registration required.
• May 25. Volunteer: Clean the Poudre 2013. Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pitch in and help clean-up the Poudre River Corridor! Join Mountain Whitewater Descents and the Natural Areas Department for the 14th annual clean-up. More.
• May 30. Exploring Colorado's Backcountry Huts. REI Boulder. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Whether you are an experienced hut user or have always wanted to know more about the hut system, this presentation will help send you on your way to one of the 33 huts waiting for you. More, registration required.

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Current Classes Highlights

• May 18, 25. Introduction to Fly Fishing. Bass Pro Shops Denver. 9:30 a.m. Our fly fishing Team will host an Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop…Everything you need to know:  Including fly fishing equipment, the gear, flies, casting, rigging, knots, waterways and more.  This workshop will take place in the White River Fly Shop.  Class is limited to 10 students. Call 720-385-3600. Ask for The Fly Shop.  Dates subject to change due to weather and/or holidays, without notice. More (under "Outdoor Skills Workshops").
• May 22, 29. Bass Fishing Workshop - Spin & Bait Casting. Bass Pro Shops Denver. 6:00 p.m. Come learn all the new techniques used from Drop Shot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rigging to casting a crankbait and spinner bait. Our team will be showing the tackle and techniques that are working locally and regionally during this weekly workshop. More (under "Outdoor Skills Workshops").
• May 23, 30. Learning to Use GPS. Bass Pro Shops Denver. 6:30 p.m. Our GPS experts will be conducting a workshop that will help you learn how easy these new units are to operate. GPS units have changed the way we hunt, fish and back pack in the Rocky Mountains. Come hear what you have been missing. More (under "Outdoor Skills Workshops").
• May 28, 30. Bike Maintenance Basics. REI Boulder (May 28, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.), REI Fort Collins (May 28, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.), REI Denver (May 30, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.), REI Westminster (May 30, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.). Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Boulder: More, registration required. Fort Collins: More, registration required. Denver: More, registration required. Westminster: More, registration required.

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