CAP students are expected to broaden their outdoor knowledge and skill base by tapping into the rich educational resources in their community. In order to accomplish this goal, students will take advantage of the free outdoor skills clinics, workshops, and slide shows offered by outdoor retail stores in the Colorado Front Range. Below are some of the hot events going in the community this week:

Tuesday, April 6, 2004 – Hike the Colorado Trail. Join Carol Nuesland as she presents her slideshow on hiking the entire Colorado Trial. Mountain Sports, Boulder, 7:30pm, Free!

Wednesday, April 7, 2004 – Yoga for Preseason Training. Yoga can be a very important component of preparing for year-round activities and every day living. REI, Boulder, 7:00pm, Free.

Thursday, April 8, 2004 – Spring Fever with John Varco. Whether he’s in Indian Creek, Zion, Alaska, India or Nepal, or whether he’s climbing boulders, sport routes, big walls, ice or 7,000-meter peaks, it’s all climbing to John. This year, John has been working pretty hard to put up some impressive routes. Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder, 8pm, $5.00.

Monday, April 12, 2004 – Canyoneering. Charly Oliver, a certified guide and instructor with the American Canyoneering Association, will provide this educational program on this exciting activity in beautiful, mystical canyon country. REI, Boulder, 7:00pm, Free.