There are two options.

1. Mike Quispe is going to the Beaver Creek race, and is interested in
carpooling. If interested, contact him at supersymmetry1@...
Race info at http://www.bcsnowshoe.com/

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Join us for a free snowshoe outing this Sunday.

We'll stay fairly close to town. We'll spend 1-2 hours on the snow.
We'll do a mix of packed trails and off-trail powder. Once on the
trail, we may split into two groups - hiking and running. We'll get
back by early afternoon at the latest.

Snowshoeing is very easy to learn. I (Adam) will give some brief
instructions. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.

Where: Somewhere along Squaw Pass, about 6-10 miles above Evergreen.
We'll carpool/caravan. The exact location will depend on snow and
group wishes.

Carpool meets: 8:45-9:00am. Cold Spring Park-n-Ride, 4th and Union, in
Lakewood. Take 6th ave. to the Simms/Union exit. Go south. Take the
first left at 4th, then left into the lot. Meet towards the N end of
the lot.

Alternate meet: 9:20-9:30am. Bergen Park park-n-ride lot, junctions of
hwys 65 and 74, in Evergreen. From Denver, take I-70 to Evergreen
Parkway, hwy 74, exit #252. Follow hwy 74 for ~2.25mi, to the light,
at the junction with hwy 65. Turn left at the light, then right into
the lot.

http://www.rtd-denver.com/parknride/index.html

What to wear/bring: Snowshoeing may be the warmest outside winter
sport. You generate a lot of heat. Dress in wicking layers. Slick
outer layers will keep you dry (even in the sun, you kick up snow from
below). Don't wear fleece on an outer layer (it grabs snow).

Keep the feet warm. Wear good wool, and/or neoprene/gore-tex socks.
Plastic shopping bags (over socks) also work to keep the feet dry.
Trail (small, just covering the ankle) or back-country gaitors keep
snow out of your shoes. Running shoes are fine if you have good
socks/foot protection. Gore-tex shoes are great for snowshoeing.
Hiking boots work well. You can even use x-c ski boots (fairly light,
waterproof, and insulated).

Bring dry shoes, socks, clothes to change into for after snowshoeing.

For more tips on snowshoeing and dealing with winter
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners/message/810
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners/message/820

Bring snowshoes: I have a couple of extra pairs. Please reserve them
in advance by sending me a message. If anyone else has extras they can
bring, please let me know. Poles are optional. Most of us won't be
using them, but you are welcome to bring them.

Or, you can rent snowshoes at many running, outdoor, and ski rental
stores. Please check with them in advance. Some possible rental places:
Runners Roost, Lakewood
Bent Gate, Golden
REI
Breeze Ski Rentals, not far from the Cold Spring lot in Lakewood.

All are welcome. Please share this with and invite others.