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23 -- Telefest 3rd Annual Telemark Clinic : Brought to you by Ski Cooper, learn to telemark in a group class for $100 (includes lift ticket)! Rentals available at Piney Creek Nordic Center. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114 or visit our website.
24 -- Nastar : Ski Cooper presents Nastar on our race hill,Black Powder on Feb. 9th, 16th, and 24th. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114, or visit our website.
1-2 -- Ski Joring : Ski joring and fun races on Harrison Ave. This event is a unique tradition here above 10,000 feet. Fun for the entire family! For more information call 719-486-0739.
1 -- Cooper Cup Race : at Ski Cooper. For more information call 800-707-6114 or visit our website.
5 -- Senior Day at Ski Cooper : Great deals at Ski Cooper on the first & third Wednesdays through Mar. 5th! For seniors ages 55-69: $20 lift ticket; ages 70+: $5 lift ticket. Call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114, or visit our website for more information.
17 -- St. Patrick's Day Parade : The Leadville Hibemian Mining and Marching Society hosts this annual parade which ends at the Silver Dollar Saloon. Start time is 3:30 PM. For more information call (719)486-0059
22 -- Cooper Cup Race : at Ski Cooper. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114 or visit the website.
30 -- Closing Day at Ski Cooper : Ski Cooper's last day of the season.
TBA -- Annual Mineral Belt 10K : 10:00 AM Free-style, nordic, citizens race held on groomed trails at Colorado Mountain College. Contact Paul Rauschke 719 486-4228
5 -- 9 Health Fair : 7am-noon at Lake County High School. 9 Health Fair promotes health awareness and encourages individuals to assume responsilbilty for their own health. 9 Health Fair joins forces with the power of local communities to provide a program focused on one single, extraordinary cause: our communities health. For more information 800-332-3078.
5 -- Twin Lakes Culinary Weekend : Brought to you by the Twin Lakes Community Group. For more information call 719-486-1257.
TBA -- Children's Health and Safety Fair : in Leadville at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. 9am - 1pm
TBA -- National Mining Hall of Fame Museum : Resumes summer hours. Daily 9 AM to 5 PM.
TBA -- Matchless Mine opens for season : For information call (719)486-4918
TBA -- Leadville Cinco de Mayo celebration : at Lake County Intermediate School. Sponsored by the Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Diversity Action Team. Call 1-800-933-3901 or 719-486-3900 for more info.
TBA -- Heritage Museum Opens : for the season. Contact (719)486-3900 for more information.
24 -- Leadville and Southern Scenic Railroad Opens for Season : Beautiful 2 1/2 hr ride up Fremont Pass and back. For information and reservations call (719) 486-3936.
TBA -- Dexter Cabin Museum Opens for Season : 10am - 5pm through Sept. 30
TBA -- Healy House Opens For Season : 10am - 5pm through Sept. 30.
TBA -- Tabor Home : opens for the season. Call (719) 486-2092 for more information
TBA -- Doc Holiday's and Soiled Dove Museum : in Leadville. (Adults Only) tours by appointment only! Call Bonanza Trading 719-486-5560
31 -- Performance at the Tabor Opera House : For ticket information call 719-486-8409 or visit our website
7 -- 4th Annual Fish Hatchery 5k race : at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. Registration begins at 7:30 am, race starts at 9:00 am. Prizes will be given to over-all winners and per age group. Proceeds to benefit non-profit LLCSHF. To register or for more information, please call 719-486-5317 or e-mail Leadville_sports@hotmail.com
8 -- Annual Turquoise Lake Half Marathon : The Turquoise Lake Half Marathon offers unparalleled mountain views as you run clockwise around scenic Turquoise Lake. The first 7.5 miles of the course consists of hilly paved road. The final 5.5 miles consist of single track dirt trail. Presented by the Leadville Sports Hall of Fame. For more info, call Carlos at 719-486-5317
15-17 -- Murder on the Leadville Express : At the Historic Delaware Hotel! A weekend event including: 2 nights lodging, professional costumes, interactive mystery skit, the Leadville Colorado & Southern railroad, meals, cocktail parties, souvenir gift. An entire weekend of fun from $315 per person. For more information call 800-748-2004 or visit our website.
TBA -- 13th Annual 'Lap the Lake' Bike Race : The Leadville Police Dept. hosts the 'Lap the Lake' bike race around Turquoise lake. Race starts at 9:00 am. Either 1 lap (15 mi) or a 3 lap (45 mi) ride in unparalleled mountain scenery. For registration and information contact Carlos Martinez at 719-586-5317 or leadville_sports@hotmail.com
TBA -- Old-fashioned Picnic & Lawn Party : Join us in Leadville for a special afternoon on the lawn at Healy House Museum for a catered picnic, complete with all the trimmings, live entertainment, and croquet. This event is a fund-raiser for the Advocates of Lake County and the Healy House Museum. For tickets and more information call the Advocates at 486-3530 or Healy house Museum at 486-0487.
21 -- 4th Annual Leadville-Lake Cnty Sports Hall of Fame Banq : Annual Leadville-Lake County Sports Hall of Fame at the National Mining Museum. Inductees include: Dave Gorsuch, Dick Anderson, Wayne Jensen, Billy Irwin, Joe Glavinick, and the 1951-2 Climax H.S. basketball team. For details and ticket information, please call Carlos at (719) 486-5317.
21 -- Mt Massive Golf Course : Mt. Massive Golf Course is hosting a tournament! For more information please call 719-486-2176 or visit our website.
28-30 -- Training Run Weekend for Leadville Trail 100 : Three days of running, nearly 60 miles, on the LT100 course, complete with transportation to/from Leadville and the start/finish areas each day PLUS aide! Includes 4 meals, goody bag & event t-shirt! Plus panel discussions! Great for newcomers and seasoned LT100 runners alike!
4 -- Leadville 4th of July Celebrations : The July 4th Parade will kick the festivities off at 10 a.m. Then find your way to sloppyjoes on the courthouse lawn where you can witness local entertainment while having your face painted. Enjoy Dennis Michael's Comedy Magic Show before you try your luck at the 3-legged race among many other all-time favorites. Save room for pie...yes...there will be a pie eating contest. The Heaters will stop by for a free concert. Of course the fireworks will commence at dusk.
5 -- Performance at the Tabor Opera House : Performance at the Tabor Opera House At the Tabor Opera HouseFor ticket information call 719-486-8409 or visit our website
5 -- Leadville Trail 100 Marathon : 26.2 miles of breathtaking Leadville Rocky Mountain trails, crossing notorious 13,188 ft. Mosquito Pass. Race starts at 8 am. Awards Ceremony after race at 5pm. For entry form sends SASE to: Merilee O'Neal, RD, PO Box 487 Leadville, CO 80461 (719)486-3502
5 -- Leadville Trail 100 Half Maration : The Leadville Trail 100 Half Marathon includes 13.1 miles(give or take) of breathtaking, Leadville Rocky Mountain Trails. For More Info call 719-486-3502
12 -- Annual High Mountain 25K & 50K Trail Run : ANNUAL HIGH MOUNTAIN 25 KM & 50 KM TRAIL RUN SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2008 HIGH MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE Post Office Box 970, Leadville, CO 80461 TEL 719-486-8200 FAX 719-486-8201 EMAIL hmi@hminet.org 1/14/08 Join us for a spectacular day of trail running and support the High Mountain Institute (HMI), a local Leadville, Colorado non-profit educational institution. The High Mountain Trail Run is a great midsummer race that can be used to prepare for late-summer ultras or marathons – or just to have a great day of running in the mountains! Note that the race is a different weekend & day this year. Also visit our website.
13 -- Du It High Duathalon : The Lake County Recreation Department is proud to present the "Du-It-High Triathlon" on Jluy 13th, 2008. For more information or to register please contact Larry Colley at 719-486-4142 or visit the Lake County Website and visit the Recreation Department!
13 -- Tri It High Triathalon : The Lake County Recreation Department is proud to present the "Tri-It-High Triathlon" on Jluy 13th, 2008. For more information or to register please contact Larry Colley at 719-486-4142 or visit the Lake County Website and visit the Recreation Department!
14-18 -- Challenger British Soccer Camp : Challenger has developed one of the most innovative methods of coaching in the U.S. While they focus on teaching key techniques and technical components of soccer, they are also committed to developing the whole child. They coach soccer skills within a framework of character development based on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Camps will be held at the Lake County High School Field July 14th-18th, 2008. Sign up by June 1st at our website to receive a free soccer jersey. Contact Larry Colley @ 719-486-4142 for additional information.
19-20 -- Leadville Trail 100 Silver Rush Bike Race : 50 mile mountain bike race through historic Leadville's Mining District. For information call 719-486-3502
19 -- Wildflower Special : 10am tour on the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad! In July the wildflowers are beautiful. They are in full bloom and have magnificent color. You will find everything from red Indian Paint Brush and purple Elephant Head to small daisies; and in swampy areas bluebells. Experience the unique climate in which these flowers have survived, while taking in the smells of the wilderness. With you will be an experienced guide and you will be issued a wildflower booklet so that you can find them along the route. At the water tower, get off and look on your own(remember no picking the wildflowers). For information contact the Leadville, Colorado & Southern at 866-386-3936
TBA -- Antique Bottle Collector of Colorado Show : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Convention Center in Leadville. The Show includes Antiques, Old Bottles, Paper, Glassware, and Collectibles. $2:00 admission. Contact Jim and Barb Sundquist for more information at 303-674-4658.
1-3 -- Leadville Boom Days Celebration Weekend : Leadville’s oldest continual, Boom Days begins on Friday evening and goes through Sunday afternoon. Featuring a large parade, street races and mining events, this event celebrates Leadville’s Victorian heritage and rough and tumble history. A weekend of fun all members of the family are sure to enjoy.
2 -- 56th Anniversary International Pack Burro Race : A Colorado tradition, Leadville’s Burro Race is a part of the Boom Days celebration. Contact: Burro Race, P.O. Box 884, Leadville, CO 80461
TBA -- Rod & Gun Club Annual Gun Show : At the 6th Street Gym in Leadville. For information contact (800)933-3901.
TBA -- Buffalo Bill and Friends : revisit the Tabor Opera House in Leadville.For more information call the Tabor Opera House at 719-486-8409
TBA -- Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race : This 100-mile off-road bicycle race is among the most grueling of its kind. 719-486-3502
TBA -- Leadville Trail 100 10K Run : Race day registration. Contact Merilee (719)486-3502
16 -- Wildflower Special : 10am tour on the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad! In August the wildflowers are beautiful. They are in full bloom and have magnificent color. You will find everything from red Indian Paint Brush and purple Elephant Head to small daisies; and in swampy areas bluebells. Experience the unique climate in which these flowers have survived, while taking in the smells of the wilderness. With you will be an experienced guide and you will be issued a wildflower booklet so that you can find them along the route. At the water tower, get off and look on your own(remember no picking the wildflowers). For information contact the Leadville, Colorado & Southern at 866-386-3936 or visit our website.
TBA -- Leadville Trail 100 Ultramarathon 100 Mile Foot Race : This ultramarathon has taken its place among the toughest 100 mile races in the country. Leaving Leadville at 4:00 A.M. over 500 runners from all over the country make it their goal to be among the finishers. This race has a 30-hour cutoff. The awards ceremony is held on Sunday at noon in the Sixth Street Gym. Hundreds of volunteers support this race, the next best thing to running is volunteering. Contact Merilee at 719-486-3502.
TBA -- 6th Annual Dog Daze of Summit : Come to the Village at Copper Mountain Resort to benefit Canine Partners of the Rockies, a Colorado State wide non-profit organization that trains and provides service dogs to people with disabilities other than blindness. This dog friendly, fun-filled event for all the family features working dog demos, agility for novice or expert, games, competitions, an auction and a whole lot of fun for you and your best friend! Call 970-262-2095 for more information.
TBA -- Ballad of Baby Doe Opera : returns to the Tabor Opera House in Leadville. 7pm Sat. or 2pm. Sun. For ticket information call 719-486-8409
TBA -- Matchless Mine closes for the season. :
TBA -- Leadville's 25th Annual No O2 5k Walk & 10k Run : The No O2 10K Run and the No O2 5K Walk offer a brisk and rarefied mountain atmosphere and unparalleled mountain views. The No O2 10K is the highest 10K race in the United States, reaching 10,608 feet at its highest point. The courses wind through the historic Leadville Mining District of the 1880's on asphalt and dirt roads, bike trails, and old abandoned narrow gage railroad grades. Both events begin and end at Hard Rock Park in downtown Leadville, the walk starts at 9:30 am, the run at 10:00 am.
TBA -- St. Patrick's Day Practice Parade : St. Patrick's Day is only six months away. Leadville prepares for the day with a rollicking spoof... fun for all! See the parade at noon. Wear your green. (always 3rd Sat in Sept.)
20 -- Railroad Fall Photo Special : 10 am. The Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad is proud to present a Fall Photo Special. For information contact the Leadville, Colorado & Southern at 866-386-3936 or visit our website.
TBA -- 6th Annual Leadville High Altitude Duathlon : 8am. a 4.3-mile run, 25- mile bike, 6.2-mile run. The running course is a mix of both paved and county dirt roads. The bike portion is completely paved with a counterclockwise lap around Turquoise Lake. The race will start, transition and finish on West 6th Street, at the parking lot of the Lake County Courthouse. Packet pickup and registration begins at 6 a.m. at the courthouse parking lot area. Teams can register as an Individual or in teams of two or three.
TBA -- Matchless Mine winter hours begin : closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays Hours 10:00am to 4:30 pm call for group tours. 719- 486-4918.
TBA -- Healy House closes for season :
TBA -- Heritage Museum closes for season :
TBA -- Dexter Cabin Closes for season :
5 -- Leadville & Southern Railroad : Closing Day.
TBA -- Haunted History at the Tabor Opera House : Join Mrs. Tammy Taber for the Haunting stories of the Tabor Opera House. 5 p.m. on October 26th & 27th, 2007. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information call 719-486-8409. Tickets also available at the Chamber of Commerce, 809 Harrison Ave.
TBA -- Judge Reynolds Halloween Tours : The Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce presents the Halloween Tours with Judge Reynolds. Reservations are required through the Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The tour will be at Evergreen Cemetery on October 26th and 27th, 2007.There will be a tour at 6:30 p.m.and one at 8 p.m. Please arrive ten minutes before the tour departs. Bring a flashlight and wear warm clothes....Be sure to save room for cookies and hot cocoa!! Tickets should be paid for in advanced. Ticket cost is $10 per person. Space is limited. For more information call 719-486-3900 or 888-532-3845.
TBA -- Stapleton Manor Haunted House : 118 W. 7th Street in Leadville. Saturday 10/27 and Wed. 10/31 Hosted by Full Circle of Lake County, Inc. A haunted tour through aspects of Leadville past and future. 6pm - 10pm. Admission is $4 per person, proceeds benefit Full Circle of Lake County, Inc. mentoring program. Call Alice 719-486-2400 or Carla 719-486-2441 for information.
TBA -- Trick or Treat Street : This community-wide Halloween Party is hosted by Build A Generation. This is the safe way for children in our area to Trick or Treat. Contact: Carla, 486-4282
TBA -- National Mining Hall of Fame Museum : Resumes winter hours 10 AM to 2 PM, Mon - Fri.
TBA -- Leadville Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair : Fri., 9am - 7pm, Sat., 9am - 3pm at the National Mining Hall of Fame. For information call (719)486-1900
TBA -- Alpine Orchestra Winter Concert : 7:30 at the Annunciation Church. The 40 piece Alpine symphone orchestra, conducted by Dr. Farrell Coy, has members from throughout the Upper Arkansas Valley. The musicians will perform works from the 1700's to the 1960's...Handel, Haydn, Brahms, Borodin, de Falla and even the Beatles. There should be somethings appealing to almost every musical taste. No admission charge. Call 719-539-6258 for info.
TBA -- Victorian Days Weekend : November 30th, December 1st, & 2nd 2007. Annual Parade of Lights, tree-lighting, caroling, holiday window displays, and Santa — Friday evening 5:30 p.m. FREE. Victorian Architecture/Historic Preservation Presentation— Advanced Registration Friday evening 8-9:30p.m. $15 Christmas Victorian Home Tour — Saturday 11-4 $25 Catered Victorian-style dinner & cocktails Advanced Registration Saturday evening 5:30p.m. $30 Casino Night Saturday evening 9p.m. $10 Holiday Tea and Discover Leadville with Local Historian Gretchen Scanlon. Sunday Advanced Registration 11-1p.m. $15 Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce 800-532-3845 (719) 486-3900
TBA -- Leadville's Cloud City Rebekah's Annual Holiday Bazaar : 9am-2pm at the historic Odd Fellows Hall, 8th & >Harrison, Leadville. Get your shopping done early at this 38th >annual event. Handmade gifts and items for sale >including crafts, fancy work, decorations, Raggedy Ann >& Andy dolls, homemade candy and baked goods. Door >Prize and Drawings! Serving homemade lunch including >chili, sandwiches, pie and beverages. Most important of >all will be a visit from Santa from 10 a.m.-noon so the >kids can get their Christmas lists delivered early! >Proceeds go to Scholarship Fund and other local >charities. For more information, call Dorothy >Arnold at (719) 486-1751 or Sandy Cleveland at (719) >395-9382.
TBA -- Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet : The Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall Of Fame 2007 Induction Banquet. For More Information contact Carlos at 719-486-5317 or Leadville_sports@hotmail.com
TBA -- Ski Cooper Opens for Season :
TBA -- Nastar : Ski Cooper presents Nastar on their race hill, Black Powder. For more information call 719-486-2277.
TBA -- Senior Day at Ski Cooper : Great deals at Ski Cooper! For seniors ages 55-69: $20 lift ticket; ages 70+: $5 lift ticket. Call 1-800-707-6114 for more information.
TBA -- Speed Camp : at Ski Cooper. For more information call 719-486-2277.
TBA -- Santa Visits Ski Cooper : Santa Visits Ski Cooper At Ski Cooper For more information call 719-486-2277 or 800-707-6114
TBA -- Cooper Cup Race : at Ski Cooper. Call 1 800-707-6114 for information.
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TBA -- Nastar at Ski Cooper : Ski Cooper presents Nastar on our race hill,Black Powder on January 5th, 12th and 13th. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114, or visit our website.
TBA -- 19th Annual Turquoise Lake 20 Mile Snowshoe Run : 20 mile ultra-marathon consisting of a big loop on, above, and around Turquoise Lake. Starts at 10 a.m. at Sugar Loafin' Campground. One of the most difficult winter events known; over 2800' of climbing up to 11,370' in elevation. Email tsobal@hotmail.com for entry form. For more information call 719-486-3581.
TBA -- Cooper Cup Race : at Ski Cooper. 1-800-707-6114 or visit our website.
TBA -- Snowmobile Week : Daily events. Contact the Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce for more information. (719) 486-3900 or (888) 532-3845
TBA -- Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series : Race #1: East Side Epic: A long tour of Leadville's historic east side mining district trails. Register 9 a.m. @ the top of East 8th St. $15
TBA -- YSL Ridge Day : at Ski Cooper. For more information call 800-707-6114 or visit our website
TBA -- Annual Ice Fishing Derby : Leadville's Rod & Gun Club sponsors this annual ice fishing derby. Judged by type of fish. Categories include Mackinaw, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Made possible by the Leadville Rod & Gun Club and the San Isabel National Forest in cooperation with the Forest Service. Contact Larry Mason at 719-486-3929 for more information.
TBA -- Valentine's Day Wine Tasting : Come join us at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum for an elegant evening of good food and wine with your sweetheart. A semi-formal event, admission is $30 per person. For information and reservations call (719)-486-1229.
TBA -- Special Olympics : Ski Cooper Hosts the Special Olympics regional race. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114 or visit our website.
TBA -- Middle School Championships : at Ski Cooper. For more information call 800-707-6114 or visit our website.
TBA -- 10th Mountain Division Day : at Ski Cooper. Tenth Mountain Division Day is a celebration with the men of the Tenth Mountain Division of World War II. Activities and skiing will be held all day. For more information call 719-486-2277, 800-707-6114, or visit our website.
TBA -- Return to King of the Mountain : This 26th Anniversary of the First Snowboard Competition is held at Ski Cooper. Call 800-707-6114 for more info. or visit our website.
See Also:
Summer Activities & Recreation Directory
Winter Activities & Recreation Directory
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