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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
06-09-2023
06-13-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 09 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 10 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 11 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jun 12 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jun 13 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
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The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details on the "Official Website" below.
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Victor Gem & Mineral Show
06-16-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Southern Teller County Focus Group at Downtown Victor, Victor
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 16 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 17 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 18 @ 9:00 am
The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning...
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The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum.
A geologist from Newmont CC&V will make a presentation on the geology of the gold mining district. This free presentation will be held Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. The presentation is free but seating is limited.
June 17 and 18 you can experience Oddities Alley, Hunk-O-Junk Antique Show and an Old Timey Medicine Show, all concurrent events of with a unique blend of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The Enigma will be performing during the weekend. The Enigma is a bizarre show of original music, odd humor, and amazing stunts. The concurrent events are sponsored by the Black Monarch Hotel in Victor and Urban Cirque. Urban Cirque will present two days of aerial performances in the downtown.
In addition, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for kids of all ages. The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and historic oddities. In addition, guided bus tours of the mining district and the Sunnyside Cemetery are available through the museum that weekend – see VictorMuseum.com for reservations and information.
Victor’s many shops and attractions will also be open, including Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, antique, art, and gift shops, the German bakery, the local bars and eateries, Phantom Canyon Coffee and Gifts, as well as the local parks and Trails of Gold where you can explore the outdoors in historic gold mining country.
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Ring the Springs
06-17-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Aravaipa Colorado at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jun 17 @ 12:00 am
Sun, Jun 18 @ 12:00 am
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
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Father's Day Paddle Yoga, Live Soundbath & Brunch
06-18-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Dragonfly Paddle Yoga at Quail Lake Park, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jun 18 @ 8:30 am
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor),...
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This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor), unless bringing your own SUP.
* Basic paddleboard instruction
* Gentle Paddle Yoga Class with Christine
* Live soundbath
* Brunch served to you on the lake
BRUNCH:
* Breakfast Burrito of your choice:
1) Egg & Cheese with Ranchero Sauce
2) Egg, Cheese & Uncured Canadian Bacon
3) Tofu Veggie
* Cold Brew Coffee
* Juice
* Seasonal Fresh Fruit
REQUIREMENTS:
* 12+ years of age
* Ability to swim unassisted
* Signed waiver
* 48 hour cancellation
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Colorado Springs Garden Tour
06-24-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by
FOX EPC, Inc. at FOX EPC, Inc., Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jun 24 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 25 @ 9:00 am
This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each...
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This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each garden to answer questions about plants and gardening practices. Plein Air Garden Artists and live music augment the experience. This year’s gardens are on a walkable 2.3-mile loop.
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
06-25-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by
Broadmoor at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Cascade
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jun 25 @ 12:00 am
Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six...
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Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six divisions vie for the top honor, King of the Mountain.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Intermediate 201
06-30-2023
07-04-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 30 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 01 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 02 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jul 03 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jul 04 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and...
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Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and fire when resources are soaked, rare, or otherwise difficult to work with.
As always, we are subject to what nature gives us, but there are certain things a student can expect from this class. We will of course enjoy any opportunity the mountain and weather give us to add to the program as each class is a unique opportunity to grow.
The full details can be found at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
07-08-2023
07-09-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 08 @ 8:00 am
Sun, Jul 09 @ 8:00 am
Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a...
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Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a comfortable chair, clothing suitable for cool weather conditions, a notebook, a headlamp and a strong desire to learn. Day and night scenarios are a critical learning tool for this material. All classes are conducted rain or shine, so come prepared!
Curriculum Includes:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle and Bone Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Thermal Injuries
- Recognizing and Treating Shock
- Medical Emergencies in the Wild
- Bites, Stings and Envenomation’s
- Environmental Exposure
- Emergency Carries
- Improvised Litters
- Medical Kit Mentality
For an additional fee, you may stick around after class for CPR training and certification.
Note:
Due to the different levels of prior experience and knowledge among students in each class, individual outcomes may vary. Weather conditions can also be a factor in changing class content slightly. Nonetheless, our instructors will always endeavor to be as accommodating and consistent as circumstances will allow to ensure students get the best training experience and value for money.
Ful details at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
07-10-2023
07-16-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 10 @ 8:00 am
Tue, Jul 11 @ 8:00 am
Wed, Jul 12 @ 8:00 am
Thu, Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Jul 14 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Jul 15 @ 8:00 am
Sun, Jul 16 @ 8:00 am
- less dates and times
Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors,...
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Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors, outdoor educators, Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, ski patrol, medical personnel for adventure races/events, missionaries, expedition medical team members, etc.
A WFR is responsible for preventing and identifying medical problems, initiating reasonable and appropriate field management of medical issues, and identifying when and how to safely evacuate patients presenting with potentially life-threatening problems.
Our curriculum includes:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Vital Signs and Homeostasis
- Airway Adjunct Indication and Use
- Indications and Use of Medical Oxygen
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Bleeding Control and Shock Management Techniques
- Tourniquets and Hemostatic Agents
- Alternative Wound Closure Techniques
- Bone Injuries and Splinting
- Improvised Traction Splints
- Strains and Sprains
- And so much more!
Day and night practical exercises are a critical learning tool for this material.
This program is physical in nature, and a reasonable level of fitness is expected of all participants.
The American Safety and Health Institute serves as the certifying agency for our WFR program.
Certification is valid for two years. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED use is included as part of this program.
A large 21 person military tent with winter liner is provided for a community tent during class hours and may be used for sleeping at night. Tent is complete with 2 wood burning stoves and a cot for each student.
A smaller 5-10 person military tent with winter liner and is also available for private sleeping accommodations (first come/first served).
Water will be provided but you will need to provide your own food of your choice.
We recommend quick field expedient meals such as our Camp Ready Meals or MRE’s. They can quickly be made at our primitive camps and won’t slow down the learning process.
You can also purchase food locally once you get here. Walmart and several local eateries are a close drive away.
Bring appropriate outdoor clothing, a good sleeping bag and an all season tent if you do not wish to stay in our military tent.
We will not provide you with any gear, so please come prepared.
A fixed blade knife, folding saw, overnight camping gear, winter sleeping bag and a small backpack are recommended.
Warm outdoor clothing, warm gloves and hat, outdoor boots and wool socks are recommended.Wool will keep you warm even when wet.
Layers are important in Colorado. You will want a water whicking base layer, an insulating mid layer, and a waterproof breathable outer shell. Check out our Clothes Layering Basics if you are unsure of what to wear.
Your instructor will be Mark DeJong from Offgrid Medic LLC
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
07-14-2023
07-18-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jul 14 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 16 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
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The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details at the "Official Website" below.
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719 Ride
07-15-2023
07-15-2023
Presented by
Ciclismo 719 at Chipeta Elementary School, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 15 @ 6:00 am
Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps...
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Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps as your mind can handle and your legs will allow. All for the same price ($40 before June 1, $50 beginning June 1 and $55 the week of the event).
From our Personal Challenge Rides to our Epic Elevation Quests, the 719 Ride will elevate you to new heights of accomplishment and fun!
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Pond Tour
07-29-2023
07-30-2023
Presented by
Pikes Peak Water Garden Society at Pikes Peak Water Garden Society, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 29 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 30 @ 9:00 am
The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map...
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The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map Package has not been completed yet, please check the Monday before the tour at PPWGS.org
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Hot Rod Rock & Rumble
08-24-2023
08-27-2023
Presented by
Pikes Peak International Raceway at Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain
Upcoming Dates:
Thu, Aug 24 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Aug 25 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm
- less dates and times
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
06-09-2023
06-13-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 09 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 10 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 11 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jun 12 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jun 13 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
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The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details on the "Official Website" below.
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Victor Gem & Mineral Show
06-16-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Southern Teller County Focus Group at Downtown Victor, Victor
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 16 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 17 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 18 @ 9:00 am
The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning...
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The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum.
A geologist from Newmont CC&V will make a presentation on the geology of the gold mining district. This free presentation will be held Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. The presentation is free but seating is limited.
June 17 and 18 you can experience Oddities Alley, Hunk-O-Junk Antique Show and an Old Timey Medicine Show, all concurrent events of with a unique blend of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The Enigma will be performing during the weekend. The Enigma is a bizarre show of original music, odd humor, and amazing stunts. The concurrent events are sponsored by the Black Monarch Hotel in Victor and Urban Cirque. Urban Cirque will present two days of aerial performances in the downtown.
In addition, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for kids of all ages. The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and historic oddities. In addition, guided bus tours of the mining district and the Sunnyside Cemetery are available through the museum that weekend – see VictorMuseum.com for reservations and information.
Victor’s many shops and attractions will also be open, including Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, antique, art, and gift shops, the German bakery, the local bars and eateries, Phantom Canyon Coffee and Gifts, as well as the local parks and Trails of Gold where you can explore the outdoors in historic gold mining country.
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Ring the Springs
06-17-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Aravaipa Colorado at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jun 17 @ 12:00 am
Sun, Jun 18 @ 12:00 am
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
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Father's Day Paddle Yoga, Live Soundbath & Brunch
06-18-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by
Dragonfly Paddle Yoga at Quail Lake Park, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jun 18 @ 8:30 am
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor),...
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This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor), unless bringing your own SUP.
* Basic paddleboard instruction
* Gentle Paddle Yoga Class with Christine
* Live soundbath
* Brunch served to you on the lake
BRUNCH:
* Breakfast Burrito of your choice:
1) Egg & Cheese with Ranchero Sauce
2) Egg, Cheese & Uncured Canadian Bacon
3) Tofu Veggie
* Cold Brew Coffee
* Juice
* Seasonal Fresh Fruit
REQUIREMENTS:
* 12+ years of age
* Ability to swim unassisted
* Signed waiver
* 48 hour cancellation
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Colorado Springs Garden Tour
06-24-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by
FOX EPC, Inc. at FOX EPC, Inc., Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jun 24 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 25 @ 9:00 am
This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each...
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This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each garden to answer questions about plants and gardening practices. Plein Air Garden Artists and live music augment the experience. This year’s gardens are on a walkable 2.3-mile loop.
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
06-25-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by
Broadmoor at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Cascade
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jun 25 @ 12:00 am
Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six...
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Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six divisions vie for the top honor, King of the Mountain.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Intermediate 201
06-30-2023
07-04-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jun 30 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 01 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 02 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jul 03 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jul 04 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and...
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Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and fire when resources are soaked, rare, or otherwise difficult to work with.
As always, we are subject to what nature gives us, but there are certain things a student can expect from this class. We will of course enjoy any opportunity the mountain and weather give us to add to the program as each class is a unique opportunity to grow.
The full details can be found at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
07-08-2023
07-09-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 08 @ 8:00 am
Sun, Jul 09 @ 8:00 am
Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a...
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Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a comfortable chair, clothing suitable for cool weather conditions, a notebook, a headlamp and a strong desire to learn. Day and night scenarios are a critical learning tool for this material. All classes are conducted rain or shine, so come prepared!
Curriculum Includes:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle and Bone Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Thermal Injuries
- Recognizing and Treating Shock
- Medical Emergencies in the Wild
- Bites, Stings and Envenomation’s
- Environmental Exposure
- Emergency Carries
- Improvised Litters
- Medical Kit Mentality
For an additional fee, you may stick around after class for CPR training and certification.
Note:
Due to the different levels of prior experience and knowledge among students in each class, individual outcomes may vary. Weather conditions can also be a factor in changing class content slightly. Nonetheless, our instructors will always endeavor to be as accommodating and consistent as circumstances will allow to ensure students get the best training experience and value for money.
Ful details at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
07-10-2023
07-16-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 10 @ 8:00 am
Tue, Jul 11 @ 8:00 am
Wed, Jul 12 @ 8:00 am
Thu, Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Jul 14 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Jul 15 @ 8:00 am
Sun, Jul 16 @ 8:00 am
- less dates and times
Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors,...
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Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors, outdoor educators, Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, ski patrol, medical personnel for adventure races/events, missionaries, expedition medical team members, etc.
A WFR is responsible for preventing and identifying medical problems, initiating reasonable and appropriate field management of medical issues, and identifying when and how to safely evacuate patients presenting with potentially life-threatening problems.
Our curriculum includes:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Vital Signs and Homeostasis
- Airway Adjunct Indication and Use
- Indications and Use of Medical Oxygen
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Bleeding Control and Shock Management Techniques
- Tourniquets and Hemostatic Agents
- Alternative Wound Closure Techniques
- Bone Injuries and Splinting
- Improvised Traction Splints
- Strains and Sprains
- And so much more!
Day and night practical exercises are a critical learning tool for this material.
This program is physical in nature, and a reasonable level of fitness is expected of all participants.
The American Safety and Health Institute serves as the certifying agency for our WFR program.
Certification is valid for two years. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED use is included as part of this program.
A large 21 person military tent with winter liner is provided for a community tent during class hours and may be used for sleeping at night. Tent is complete with 2 wood burning stoves and a cot for each student.
A smaller 5-10 person military tent with winter liner and is also available for private sleeping accommodations (first come/first served).
Water will be provided but you will need to provide your own food of your choice.
We recommend quick field expedient meals such as our Camp Ready Meals or MRE’s. They can quickly be made at our primitive camps and won’t slow down the learning process.
You can also purchase food locally once you get here. Walmart and several local eateries are a close drive away.
Bring appropriate outdoor clothing, a good sleeping bag and an all season tent if you do not wish to stay in our military tent.
We will not provide you with any gear, so please come prepared.
A fixed blade knife, folding saw, overnight camping gear, winter sleeping bag and a small backpack are recommended.
Warm outdoor clothing, warm gloves and hat, outdoor boots and wool socks are recommended.Wool will keep you warm even when wet.
Layers are important in Colorado. You will want a water whicking base layer, an insulating mid layer, and a waterproof breathable outer shell. Check out our Clothes Layering Basics if you are unsure of what to wear.
Your instructor will be Mark DeJong from Offgrid Medic LLC
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
07-14-2023
07-18-2023
Presented by
Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates:
Fri, Jul 14 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 16 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am
- less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
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The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details at the "Official Website" below.
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719 Ride
07-15-2023
07-15-2023
Presented by
Ciclismo 719 at Chipeta Elementary School, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 15 @ 6:00 am
Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps...
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Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps as your mind can handle and your legs will allow. All for the same price ($40 before June 1, $50 beginning June 1 and $55 the week of the event).
From our Personal Challenge Rides to our Epic Elevation Quests, the 719 Ride will elevate you to new heights of accomplishment and fun!
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Pond Tour
07-29-2023
07-30-2023
Presented by
Pikes Peak Water Garden Society at Pikes Peak Water Garden Society, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates:
Sat, Jul 29 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 30 @ 9:00 am
The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map...
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The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map Package has not been completed yet, please check the Monday before the tour at PPWGS.org
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Hot Rod Rock & Rumble
08-24-2023
08-27-2023
Presented by
Pikes Peak International Raceway at Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain
Upcoming Dates:
Thu, Aug 24 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Aug 25 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm
- less dates and times
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
06-09-2023
06-13-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jun 12 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jun 13 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
[more+]The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details on the "Official Website" below.
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Victor Gem & Mineral Show
06-16-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Southern Teller County Focus Group at Downtown Victor, Victor
The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning...
[more+]The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum.
A geologist from Newmont CC&V will make a presentation on the geology of the gold mining district. This free presentation will be held Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. The presentation is free but seating is limited.
June 17 and 18 you can experience Oddities Alley, Hunk-O-Junk Antique Show and an Old Timey Medicine Show, all concurrent events of with a unique blend of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The Enigma will be performing during the weekend. The Enigma is a bizarre show of original music, odd humor, and amazing stunts. The concurrent events are sponsored by the Black Monarch Hotel in Victor and Urban Cirque. Urban Cirque will present two days of aerial performances in the downtown.
In addition, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for kids of all ages. The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and historic oddities. In addition, guided bus tours of the mining district and the Sunnyside Cemetery are available through the museum that weekend – see VictorMuseum.com for reservations and information.
Victor’s many shops and attractions will also be open, including Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, antique, art, and gift shops, the German bakery, the local bars and eateries, Phantom Canyon Coffee and Gifts, as well as the local parks and Trails of Gold where you can explore the outdoors in historic gold mining country.
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Ring the Springs
06-17-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Aravaipa Colorado at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
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Father's Day Paddle Yoga, Live Soundbath & Brunch
06-18-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Dragonfly Paddle Yoga at Quail Lake Park, Colorado Springs
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor),...
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor), unless bringing your own SUP.
* Basic paddleboard instruction
* Gentle Paddle Yoga Class with Christine
* Live soundbath
* Brunch served to you on the lake
BRUNCH:
* Breakfast Burrito of your choice:
1) Egg & Cheese with Ranchero Sauce
2) Egg, Cheese & Uncured Canadian Bacon
3) Tofu Veggie
* Cold Brew Coffee
* Juice
* Seasonal Fresh Fruit
REQUIREMENTS:
* 12+ years of age
* Ability to swim unassisted
* Signed waiver
* 48 hour cancellation
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Colorado Springs Garden Tour
06-24-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by FOX EPC, Inc. at FOX EPC, Inc., Colorado Springs
This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each...
[more+]This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each garden to answer questions about plants and gardening practices. Plein Air Garden Artists and live music augment the experience. This year’s gardens are on a walkable 2.3-mile loop.
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
06-25-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by Broadmoor at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Cascade
Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six...
[more+]Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six divisions vie for the top honor, King of the Mountain.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Intermediate 201
06-30-2023
07-04-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jul 03 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 04 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and...
[more+]Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and fire when resources are soaked, rare, or otherwise difficult to work with.
As always, we are subject to what nature gives us, but there are certain things a student can expect from this class. We will of course enjoy any opportunity the mountain and weather give us to add to the program as each class is a unique opportunity to grow.
The full details can be found at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
07-08-2023
07-09-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a...
[more+]Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a comfortable chair, clothing suitable for cool weather conditions, a notebook, a headlamp and a strong desire to learn. Day and night scenarios are a critical learning tool for this material. All classes are conducted rain or shine, so come prepared!
Curriculum Includes:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle and Bone Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Thermal Injuries
- Recognizing and Treating Shock
- Medical Emergencies in the Wild
- Bites, Stings and Envenomation’s
- Environmental Exposure
- Emergency Carries
- Improvised Litters
- Medical Kit Mentality
For an additional fee, you may stick around after class for CPR training and certification.
Note:
Due to the different levels of prior experience and knowledge among students in each class, individual outcomes may vary. Weather conditions can also be a factor in changing class content slightly. Nonetheless, our instructors will always endeavor to be as accommodating and consistent as circumstances will allow to ensure students get the best training experience and value for money.
Ful details at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
07-10-2023
07-16-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Thu, Jul 13 @ 8:00 am Fri, Jul 14 @ 8:00 am Sat, Jul 15 @ 8:00 am Sun, Jul 16 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors,...
[more+]Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors, outdoor educators, Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, ski patrol, medical personnel for adventure races/events, missionaries, expedition medical team members, etc.
A WFR is responsible for preventing and identifying medical problems, initiating reasonable and appropriate field management of medical issues, and identifying when and how to safely evacuate patients presenting with potentially life-threatening problems.
Our curriculum includes:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Vital Signs and Homeostasis
- Airway Adjunct Indication and Use
- Indications and Use of Medical Oxygen
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Bleeding Control and Shock Management Techniques
- Tourniquets and Hemostatic Agents
- Alternative Wound Closure Techniques
- Bone Injuries and Splinting
- Improvised Traction Splints
- Strains and Sprains
- And so much more!
Day and night practical exercises are a critical learning tool for this material.
This program is physical in nature, and a reasonable level of fitness is expected of all participants.
The American Safety and Health Institute serves as the certifying agency for our WFR program.
Certification is valid for two years. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED use is included as part of this program.
A large 21 person military tent with winter liner is provided for a community tent during class hours and may be used for sleeping at night. Tent is complete with 2 wood burning stoves and a cot for each student.
A smaller 5-10 person military tent with winter liner and is also available for private sleeping accommodations (first come/first served).
Water will be provided but you will need to provide your own food of your choice.
We recommend quick field expedient meals such as our Camp Ready Meals or MRE’s. They can quickly be made at our primitive camps and won’t slow down the learning process.
You can also purchase food locally once you get here. Walmart and several local eateries are a close drive away.
Bring appropriate outdoor clothing, a good sleeping bag and an all season tent if you do not wish to stay in our military tent.
We will not provide you with any gear, so please come prepared.
A fixed blade knife, folding saw, overnight camping gear, winter sleeping bag and a small backpack are recommended.
Warm outdoor clothing, warm gloves and hat, outdoor boots and wool socks are recommended.Wool will keep you warm even when wet.
Layers are important in Colorado. You will want a water whicking base layer, an insulating mid layer, and a waterproof breathable outer shell. Check out our Clothes Layering Basics if you are unsure of what to wear.
Your instructor will be Mark DeJong from Offgrid Medic LLC
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
07-14-2023
07-18-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
[more+]The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details at the "Official Website" below.
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719 Ride
07-15-2023
07-15-2023
Presented by Ciclismo 719 at Chipeta Elementary School, Colorado Springs
Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps...
[more+]Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps as your mind can handle and your legs will allow. All for the same price ($40 before June 1, $50 beginning June 1 and $55 the week of the event).
From our Personal Challenge Rides to our Epic Elevation Quests, the 719 Ride will elevate you to new heights of accomplishment and fun!
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Pond Tour
07-29-2023
07-30-2023
Presented by Pikes Peak Water Garden Society at Pikes Peak Water Garden Society, Colorado Springs
The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map...
[more+]The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map Package has not been completed yet, please check the Monday before the tour at PPWGS.org
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Hot Rod Rock & Rumble
08-24-2023
08-27-2023
Presented by Pikes Peak International Raceway at Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain
Sun, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
06-09-2023
06-13-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jun 12 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jun 13 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
[more+]The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details on the "Official Website" below.
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Victor Gem & Mineral Show
06-16-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Southern Teller County Focus Group at Downtown Victor, Victor
The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning...
[more+]The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) in Victor, Colorado will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public.
The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum.
A geologist from Newmont CC&V will make a presentation on the geology of the gold mining district. This free presentation will be held Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. The presentation is free but seating is limited.
June 17 and 18 you can experience Oddities Alley, Hunk-O-Junk Antique Show and an Old Timey Medicine Show, all concurrent events of with a unique blend of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The Enigma will be performing during the weekend. The Enigma is a bizarre show of original music, odd humor, and amazing stunts. The concurrent events are sponsored by the Black Monarch Hotel in Victor and Urban Cirque. Urban Cirque will present two days of aerial performances in the downtown.
In addition, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for kids of all ages. The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and historic oddities. In addition, guided bus tours of the mining district and the Sunnyside Cemetery are available through the museum that weekend – see VictorMuseum.com for reservations and information.
Victor’s many shops and attractions will also be open, including Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, antique, art, and gift shops, the German bakery, the local bars and eateries, Phantom Canyon Coffee and Gifts, as well as the local parks and Trails of Gold where you can explore the outdoors in historic gold mining country.
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Ring the Springs
06-17-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Aravaipa Colorado at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
This event consists of a:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 25K
With new distance options ranging from 25K to 100K, and a new start/finish at the historic Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods.
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Father's Day Paddle Yoga, Live Soundbath & Brunch
06-18-2023
06-18-2023
Presented by Dragonfly Paddle Yoga at Quail Lake Park, Colorado Springs
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor),...
This SUP experience boasts a beautiful backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. We’ll be joined by native birds and dragonflies whizzing by. Class will be a blend of gentle flowing postures followed by a nature-immersed meditation during Savasana, complemented by live, Native American flute song. Next we’ll savor a yummy brunch, with your choice of breakfast burrito, served to you on the lake.
Includes:
* SUP Gear (GLIDE SUP, Paddle, Life vest, Leash, Anchor), unless bringing your own SUP.
* Basic paddleboard instruction
* Gentle Paddle Yoga Class with Christine
* Live soundbath
* Brunch served to you on the lake
BRUNCH:
* Breakfast Burrito of your choice:
1) Egg & Cheese with Ranchero Sauce
2) Egg, Cheese & Uncured Canadian Bacon
3) Tofu Veggie
* Cold Brew Coffee
* Juice
* Seasonal Fresh Fruit
REQUIREMENTS:
* 12+ years of age
* Ability to swim unassisted
* Signed waiver
* 48 hour cancellation
Tags: Outdoors
Colorado Springs Garden Tour
06-24-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by FOX EPC, Inc. at FOX EPC, Inc., Colorado Springs
This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each...
[more+]This annual garden tour is the primary fundraising activity for FOX. Since 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, and north central Colorado Springs. The 2023 tour takes participants to the Divine Redeemer neighborhood near downtown.
Tour attendees observe gardening practices including water conservation, xeriscaping, and raising vegetables. Expert gardeners are at each garden to answer questions about plants and gardening practices. Plein Air Garden Artists and live music augment the experience. This year’s gardens are on a walkable 2.3-mile loop.
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
06-25-2023
06-25-2023
Presented by Broadmoor at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Cascade
Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six...
[more+]Since 1916 when Spencer Penrose created the Pikes Peak National Hill Climb Contest, competitors have been invited to bring their best to challenge the mountain. The second oldest race in America has become the most iconic hill climb in the world.
Competitors, fans and media from around the globe travel to Colorado Springs to catch the action.
The current course record of seven minutes, 57.148 seconds was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R. Racers in six divisions vie for the top honor, King of the Mountain.
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Intermediate 201
06-30-2023
07-04-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jul 03 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 04 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and...
[more+]Once a student finishes Survival 101, they know the 20% that can deal with 80% of the issues they may run into in a 72-hour survival situation. Survival 201 is all about reviewing, fine tuning, mastering, and moving to the next level of the skills our students learn in the basic program.
We begin looking at survival in the long term and in situations other than one might find in the woods, for example dealing with salt or chemical water from farm lands, shelter in plains and open areas, and fire when resources are soaked, rare, or otherwise difficult to work with.
As always, we are subject to what nature gives us, but there are certain things a student can expect from this class. We will of course enjoy any opportunity the mountain and weather give us to add to the program as each class is a unique opportunity to grow.
The full details can be found at the "Official Website" below.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
07-08-2023
07-09-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a...
[more+]Adult, Child and Infant CPR; proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and treatment for choking.
Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
Join us at 10,000 feet at the Colorado Mountain Man Survival School for a truly valuable learning experience! This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a comfortable chair, clothing suitable for cool weather conditions, a notebook, a headlamp and a strong desire to learn. Day and night scenarios are a critical learning tool for this material. All classes are conducted rain or shine, so come prepared!
Curriculum Includes:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle and Bone Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Thermal Injuries
- Recognizing and Treating Shock
- Medical Emergencies in the Wild
- Bites, Stings and Envenomation’s
- Environmental Exposure
- Emergency Carries
- Improvised Litters
- Medical Kit Mentality
For an additional fee, you may stick around after class for CPR training and certification.
Note:
Due to the different levels of prior experience and knowledge among students in each class, individual outcomes may vary. Weather conditions can also be a factor in changing class content slightly. Nonetheless, our instructors will always endeavor to be as accommodating and consistent as circumstances will allow to ensure students get the best training experience and value for money.
Ful details at the "Official Website" below.
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
07-10-2023
07-16-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Thu, Jul 13 @ 8:00 am Fri, Jul 14 @ 8:00 am Sat, Jul 15 @ 8:00 am Sun, Jul 16 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors,...
[more+]Are you serious about expanding your depth of medical knowledge and improvised medical care?
Looking to improve your skills in dealing with medical issues in backcountry environments?
Ever consider becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR)?
Our challenging seven-day WFR program, referred to as the “Gold Standard” in wilderness medical care, is primarily intended for non-medical professionals who are traveling in the backcountry and serving as wilderness guides, outdoor instructors, outdoor educators, Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, ski patrol, medical personnel for adventure races/events, missionaries, expedition medical team members, etc.
A WFR is responsible for preventing and identifying medical problems, initiating reasonable and appropriate field management of medical issues, and identifying when and how to safely evacuate patients presenting with potentially life-threatening problems.
Our curriculum includes:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Assessment Skills
- Vital Signs and Homeostasis
- Airway Adjunct Indication and Use
- Indications and Use of Medical Oxygen
- Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
- Bleeding Control and Shock Management Techniques
- Tourniquets and Hemostatic Agents
- Alternative Wound Closure Techniques
- Bone Injuries and Splinting
- Improvised Traction Splints
- Strains and Sprains
- And so much more!
Day and night practical exercises are a critical learning tool for this material.
This program is physical in nature, and a reasonable level of fitness is expected of all participants.
The American Safety and Health Institute serves as the certifying agency for our WFR program.
Certification is valid for two years. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED use is included as part of this program.
A large 21 person military tent with winter liner is provided for a community tent during class hours and may be used for sleeping at night. Tent is complete with 2 wood burning stoves and a cot for each student.
A smaller 5-10 person military tent with winter liner and is also available for private sleeping accommodations (first come/first served).
Water will be provided but you will need to provide your own food of your choice.
We recommend quick field expedient meals such as our Camp Ready Meals or MRE’s. They can quickly be made at our primitive camps and won’t slow down the learning process.
You can also purchase food locally once you get here. Walmart and several local eateries are a close drive away.
Bring appropriate outdoor clothing, a good sleeping bag and an all season tent if you do not wish to stay in our military tent.
We will not provide you with any gear, so please come prepared.
A fixed blade knife, folding saw, overnight camping gear, winter sleeping bag and a small backpack are recommended.
Warm outdoor clothing, warm gloves and hat, outdoor boots and wool socks are recommended.Wool will keep you warm even when wet.
Layers are important in Colorado. You will want a water whicking base layer, an insulating mid layer, and a waterproof breathable outer shell. Check out our Clothes Layering Basics if you are unsure of what to wear.
Your instructor will be Mark DeJong from Offgrid Medic LLC
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
07-14-2023
07-18-2023
Presented by Colorado Mountain Man Survival at Colorado Mountain Man Survival, Cripple Creek
Mon, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a...
[more+]The 5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Training covers the basics or survival and outdoor skills with shelter, water, food and various other basic and advanced skills.
In this course we will focus on both primitive and modern survival techniques with an emphasis on a few basic tools that you should have in your backpack when venturing out into the wilderness. This course will prepare you for situations that people tend to find themselves in when things go wrong in the wilderness. Outside of a survival situation, this class will simply allow you to feel more comfortable in the woods
The Outdoor Survival Skills Training course is all hands on field training, with minimal lectures and no power point presentations. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This class is based on the well known and utilized survival standard Rule of Threes. In general, a human can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours exposed to the element, three days without water and three weeks without food. Each day we will cover a different topic with the first day teaching you many basic survival techniques that you will continue to use throughout the week. We will go over basics of survival, shelter, fire, water, food, primitive tools, survival kit preparation and more! With these basics outdoor skills, you will feel more comfortable every time you throw on that pack and head out onto a trail.
With the universal skills taught, you will know what it takes to survive in almost any environment or condition and lead you into total wilderness self reliance. The outdoor survival skills training is all-inclusive as it covers many different subjects about wilderness survival skills and these skills will work in every region around the world in almost all climates.
While the outdoor survival skills training is in-depth families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course for learning outdoor skills in a family friendly environment.
Self Reliance skills truly give you an empowered feeling because after your training with Colorado Mountain Man Survival, you will be confident to walk into any environment and take care of yourself, your friends, and your family.
Survival Skills Taught include:
- Psychology of Survival
- The Priorities of Survival
- Fire Craft (both primitive and modern)
- Survival Shelters (both primitive and modern)
- Finding, Filtering, and Purifying Water
- Passive techniques for Food (Land and Water Based)
- Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
- Knot Tying
- Primitive Navigation Methods
- Primitive Tool Making
- Survival Kit Preparation
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Uses (when plants are in season)
- Choosing and using tools for Survival (both primitive and modern
Full details at the "Official Website" below.
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719 Ride
07-15-2023
07-15-2023
Presented by Ciclismo 719 at Chipeta Elementary School, Colorado Springs
Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps...
[more+]Is a locally-organized and homegrown cycling challenge for the masses welding cycling and community together on challenging neighborhood roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Turning eight in 2023, the Festival of Never-ending Ascending can be easily customized to suit your fitness level and fondness for elevated frolicking on a bicycle.
Five laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190' of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps as your mind can handle and your legs will allow. All for the same price ($40 before June 1, $50 beginning June 1 and $55 the week of the event).
From our Personal Challenge Rides to our Epic Elevation Quests, the 719 Ride will elevate you to new heights of accomplishment and fun!
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Pond Tour
07-29-2023
07-30-2023
Presented by Pikes Peak Water Garden Society at Pikes Peak Water Garden Society, Colorado Springs
The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map...
[more+]The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society hosts a pond tour each summer. This tour features PPWGS member's water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.
The Pond Tour Map Package has not been completed yet, please check the Monday before the tour at PPWGS.org
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Hot Rod Rock & Rumble
08-24-2023
08-27-2023
Presented by Pikes Peak International Raceway at Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain
Sun, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
This Rockabilly festival features a pre-’76 car show, drag racing, burnout and flamethrower contests, onsite pinstriping, pin-up contest, and multiple Genuine American Music bands performing live on multiple stages.
Onsite camping is available to enjoy an entire weekend of entertainment in the Rocky Mountains.
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