November 19, 2002
Enjoying autumn at Betasso Preserve
Photo courtesy BETTE ERICKSON / For the Camera On a calm autumn day, a lone hiker makes his way along the forested Canyon Loop Trail at Betasso Preserve. The 773-acre backcountry area is a part of the Boulder County Parks and Open Space system.
Device disinfects water with power of ultraviolet light
Photo courtesy Hydro-Photon The Steri-Pen harnesses the power of ultraviolet light in a convenient, hand-held unit.
A-Basin prepares for season of snowmaking
That's what administrators at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area are expecting as they put the finishing touches on a $2.3 million snowmaking system, ending a seven-year wait.
Light the Night Walk to benefit research
Photo courtesy June Brennan-Blouch Camryn Schultz of Boulder takes part in last year's Light the Night Walk.
Enjoy the Breckenridge-to-Frisco trail anytime of year
BETTE ERICKSON / For the Camera The 10-mile Breckenridge-to-Frisco trail makes for a scenic family bike ride.
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MASTER WOMEN'S TRACK CLUB — Phoenix Mountain Risers, a master women's track club, will be accepting memberships until Oct. 15. Three levels of participation are available for women 30 to 85 and older; program fees vary; 8 a.m.; call for location, Boulder. Details: (303) 664-0360.
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AFTER-WORK IN-LINE SKATING — Join the Boulder Outdoor Group to skate for about 1.5 hours on various bike paths. Protective equipment is recommended; free; 6 p.m.; far east end of parking lot at 49th and Pearl streets, Boulder. Details: (303) 443-4886.
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"It is a fine thing to be out on the hills alone. A man can hardly be a beast or a fool alone on a great mountain."
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PROJECT WILD ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY — Project WILD is an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental and conservation program sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife for ages 6 and older; free; 9-11 a.m.; Foothills Community Park, Eighth and Cherry streets, Boulder. Details: (303) 413-7261.
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REWARDING HIKE: Looking west from the North Mount Elbert trail, a new day dawns while the full moon sets. One of the most rewarding hikes near Leadville, Mount Elbert, at 14,433 feet, is Colorado's tallest peak. Hikers and mountain bikers gain 4,383 feet on a gentle ascent.
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15TH ANNUAL WALKER RANCH CULTURAL HISTORY EVENT — Costumed volunteers will demonstrate ranch life in the 1880s, including cooking on a wood-burning stove, blacksmithing, churning butter and washing laundry with a board; free; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Walker Ranch Homestead, seven miles west of Boulder on Flagstaff Road. Details: (303) 776-8848.
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SENIOR GOLF GROUP — Meet other players at this casual, socially oriented program. Sign up to join a foursome at the golf course pro shop or call ahead for a preferred tee time. Drop-ins accommodated on a space-available basis; $12.50 senior green fees; 10-11 a.m.; Flatirons Golf Course, 57th Street and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. Details: (303) 938-8096.
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BOULDER CYCLOCROSS SERIES — The steeplechase of cycling, short laps consisting of dirt, road and barriers. Come out for an epic bike race; juniors free, all else $18; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; see www.BoulderRacing.com or call. Details: (303) 440-4824.
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TITLE 9 TUESDAYS — Women's weekly run. Meet at Title 9 Sports every Tuesday for a three- to five-mile run. All levels welcome; free; 6-7 p.m.; Title 9 Sports, 1801 Pearl St., Boulder. Details: (303) 996-0074.
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After a few years of climbing the Colorado fourteeners, a hard-core peak bagger may start to look at marathon multi-peak excursions.
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ANTHEM FIT FALL TRAINING PROGRAM — A 12-week running program to get in shape in a fun, non-intimidating setting. Coached runs, weekly schedules, weekend group runs; Cost $79; 8 a.m.; trailheads around Boulder County. Details: (303) 444-6011.
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THE NATURE OF BUMMERS ROCK — A moderately steep mile hike to Bummers Rock to learn about the natural landscape of Boulder's foothills; free; 10 a.m.-noon; Betasso Preserve, five miles west of Boulder, off Sugarloaf Road. Details: (303) 441-3899.
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FLEET FEET MONDAY NIGHT FUN RUN — Join Fleet Feet every Monday for a fun run. All abilities are welcome. A shorter and longer route are offered each week; free; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1035 Pearl St., Boulder. Details: (303) 939-8000.
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"You never conquer a mountain. / You stand on the summit a few moments, / Then the wind blows your footprints away."
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