TUESDAY JUNE 26th

TUESDAY, JUNE 26th

Golf Outing at Arrowhead Golf Club

6:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $125 Attendance Limit: 40 Sponsored in part by Schlumberger.

This year's golf outing will be a 4-person scramble at spectacular Arrowhead Golf Club. Voted the #1 public course in the Denver area, as well as one of America's "Top 75 Public Courses" by Golf Digest, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed course is truly the golf experience of a lifetime. Please bring your golf clubs and spikeless shoes. Club rentals are available. For more information about the course, go to www.golfersweb.com/golfdenv/arrow.htm.

Shirts with collars are required and no jeans are allowed. Bring your camera to capture spectacular red rocks and mountain scenery. For tournament rules, please download tournament information. In addition, all golfers, please fill out this questionnaire.

Horseback Outing

8:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $110 Attendance Limit: 20

Nestled in the mountains near Idaho Springs, just about an hour away from Denver, is the rustic Van Eden Ranch. Start off with a short horsemanship lesson before venturing off on a two-hour guided trail ride in small groups. This is not a typical "nose-to-tail" trail ride. There are 25 trails on over 60 acres of ranch land near the Continental Divide. Visit Van Eden Ranch for additional information.

U.S. Olympics Complex & World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $50 Attendance Limit: 40

The 34-acre U.S. Olympics Complex is home for the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and 12 national governing bodies of the Olympic/Pan American sports organizations. The complex is the USOC's premier Olympic Training Center in the U.S. The facilities include residential and dining facilities for training athletes, an aquatics center, two multi-purpose sports centers, a shooting center, a sports medicine and science center, and a velodrome. The tour includes watching demo events for any team training exercise that is in progress at the time.

The Garden of the Gods, a regional geological phenomenon, is registered as a National Natural Landmark containing unique red sandstone rock formations in 1,300 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. Garden of the Gods is revered and named by Native Americans and is a geological and historical wonder. While viewing nature, visitors will probably see intrepid local climbers honing their skills. For additional information, go to www.gardenofgods.com.

Mountain Biking in Summit County, Colorado

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Attendance Limit: 20

Riders will have a choice of two trips from Keystone Village. Lunch is the responsibility of the tour participants. There are many restaurants and grocery stores in the Summit County area, all accessible by bike. Avid and experienced mountain cyclists will guide both trips. Rentals include a bike and helmet.

A. Ride Keystone Mountain

Cost: Adults $80; Children 5-12 and Seniors 65+ $60

During the summer, Keystone opens up its ski mountain for mountain biking. Keystone has over 100 miles of trails for all levels of cyclists. Access to the mountain is by gondola (11,600' altitude) for both the cyclists and their bikes. Biking Keystone Mountain affords beautiful views of the Continental Divide and is a lot of fun. This Keystone Mountain tour is not suitable for children under 10.

B. Ride the Summit County Trails

Cost: Adults $60; Children 5-12 and Seniors 65+ $50

Summit County has constructed a number of paved trails linking Keystone Village (9,400' altitude), the towns of Dillon, Frisco, Breckenridge, and Vail. The mountain and lake scenery are spectacular and there are frequent stops along the way for photo opportunities. Go to www.summitseasons.com for additional information and photos.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

Day Hike for Adults

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $60 Attendance Limit: 20

Join a Colorado Mountain Club member for a hike in the mountains near Fort Collins. You will be driven to the trailhead approximately one hour from Denver, and then spend the day hiking through towering pines and open meadows, crossing rushing streams, and looking for signs of wildlife. The mountain flowers should be in bloom. Elevations may range up to 10,000 feet; only those adults in good physical condition with experience in hiking should attempt this activity. Absolutely no one with a heart condition or respiratory problems should consider this tour.

Hammond Candy Factory

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $20 Attendance Limit: 40

Ever since the Hammond Candy Factory was founded in Denver in 1920, hand-made hard candy has been their specialty. This year, although they will make all kinds of candies, 250,000 of the 350,000 pounds of candy produced will be hard candy. This tour includes a chance to sample their candy and time to shop in their store.

Hyland Hills Water World CANCELLED

9:30 am - 5:00 pm Cost: Ages 4-59 $60; Seniors $40 Attendance Limit: 40

Grab a SWIMSUIT, TOWEL, and SUNSCREEN and join the fun at one of the nation's largest family waterparks. Activities include Voyage to the Center of the Earth, the Screamin' Mini, waterslides, river float ride, surfing area, and two wave pools. Concessions are available for lunch and snacks. Lifeguards are found at all water facilities. Lunch is the responsibility of the participants. There are numerous eateries at this water park. For additional information, visit Hyland Hills.

Walking Tour of Denver

9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $5 Attendance Limit: 40

Walk the Mile High City (with a guide): A Look at Denver Past and Present.Learn about the Denver Mint, Colorado State Capital, the Brown Palace, Trinity Church, Kittredge and Masonic buildings, the 16th Street Mall, the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower, and much more.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

Natural Wonders CANCELLED
(Dinosaur Ridge, I-70 Geologic Roadcut and Roxborough State Park)

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $50 Attendance Limit: 40

A professional guide will escort you on an hour and a half tour of the Dinosaur Museum and Dinosaur Ridge to explore the sites of dinosaur bone discoveries, tracks, plant and animal fossils, and rock formations from the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods. The tour also includes a visit to the I-70 roadcut with a brief lesson on the geology of the area. Then on to Roxborough Park, where you will immerse yourself in Colorado's rich geologic past by wandering amid the towering redrock formations at Roxborough. This park contains unparalleled scenery and many opportunities for learning about Colorado's natural heritage. We will be taking a guided one-hour hike with a Park Service Naturalist. Carts are occasionally available, but must be requested in advance. For additional information, visit http://www.dinoridge.org/ and www.coloradoparks.org/roxborough/index.asp.

Butterfly Pavilion

9:15 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $30 Attendance Limit: 40

Walk through a living tropical forest filled with more than 1,200 spectacular butterflies from 50 different species, and over 100 different species of tropical and sub-tropical plants that provide nectar and shelter for the butterflies living in the lush pavilion. Also, learn about the conservation of threatened habitats as you explore the world of invertebrates through their ambassadors, the butterflies. Go to www.butterflies.org for additional information.

Wings Over The Rockies - Air and Space Museum CANCELLED

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: $40 Attendance Limit: 40

This air and space museum preserves artifacts pertaining to historical and technological aerospace subjects. Retired Air Force personnel conduct the tour and describe each of the 37 aircraft. Visit Wings Over The Rockies for additional information.

Paradise Rock Gym

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cost: $35 Attendance Limit: 22

Learn to tie a double figure eight, belay another person, and climb to the top on various routes at this indoor rock climbing gym. Harness, shoes, rope, and the belay lesson are included in the fee. Loose clothing is best (shorts or loose slacks). Go to www.paradiserock.com for additional information.

Colorado Brew Pubs

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: $20 Attendance Limit: 40

Socialize while visiting 3 of Colorado's own Brew Pubs. Sample their beers (or root beer) and do your own comparison! Participants must travel on the tour bus and are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad and Lebanon Silver Mine Tour

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $70 Attendance Limit: 44

"Built by old dreamers…Restored for new ones". The historic Georgetown loop is visited by train buffs of all ages and climbs 600 feet in less than 2 miles. In order to accomplish this the track loops back over itself as it climbs from Georgetown to Silver Plume. Enjoy the views of the rushing waters of Clear Creek in a high mountain valley in excess of 8,500 feet in altitude. This tour includes a stop midway to tour the Lebanon Silver Mine guided by the Georgetown Historical Society and a gourmet lunch overlooking Clear Creek. For additional information, go to www.gtownloop.com.

Hummingbirds, Columbine, and Buffalo

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $35 Attendance Limit: 20

Join us for an easy hike near Genesee. The trail goes down the sunny side of the mountain, crosses a stream, and returns on the shady side. On the trail you will have a chance to hear and see hummingbirds, feel the difference in pine and spruce needles, discover an evergreen whose trunk smells like vanilla, look for signs of mountain wildlife, and see columbine and other mountain wildflowers in bloom. After the hike we will continue to the Buffalo Overlook and then on to the Buffalo Bill Museum.

Denver Bike the River Tour

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: $25 Attendance Limit: 40

The metro Denver area boasts hundreds of miles of bike trails. This easy 9-mile ride follows the Cherry Creek and South Platte bike trails in the downtown Denver area. The ride is entirely on paved bike trails with no street riding. Price includes renting standard mountain or road bike, bike helmet, lock, flat proof tires, rack, and bottle cages. The bike shop rents high performance bikes, kids' tandems, trailers, and baby seats. This is a great ride for everyone. Avid and experienced Denver bike trail cyclists guide this tour. For additional information, visit Denver Bike.

Celestial Seasonings (Hain Celestial Group) CANCELLED
and Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Cost: $35 Attendance Limit: 40

Celestial Seasonings in Boulder offers one of the top ten factory tours in the country according to USA Today. This is a walking tour through the production area (handicap accessible) showing the processing of herbal teas from start to finish. Visitors will also get a bus tour through Boulder. See www.celestialseasonings.com for information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

Anheuser Busch Brewery and Clydesdale Hamlet CANCELLED

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $60 Attendance Limit: 40

Venture just north of Denver to Fort Collins where the great peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park are the backdrop for the Anheuser Busch-Fort Collins brewery and Clydesdale horse hamlet. The VIP tour will follow the brewing process including: the brewery, testing, quality assurance lab, packaging floor, hospitality room, and gift shop. Time will be allowed to visit the Clydesdales. For additional information, visit www.budweisertours.com/docs/ftcolns.htm.

Pikes Peak Cog Rail and Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $70 Attendance Limit: 40

Experience the world's highest cog rail system that runs to the 14,110-ft summit of Pikes Peak. This nine-mile route climbs through steep pine and aspen-filled canyons to regions above timberline. Go to www.cograilway.com for additional information.

The Garden of the Gods, a regional geological phenomenon, is registered as a National Natural Landmark containing unique red sandstone rock formations in 1,300 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. Garden of the Gods is revered and named by Native Americans and is now a geological and historical wonder. While viewing nature, visitors will probably see intrepid local climbers honing their skills. For additional information, go to www.gardenofgods.com.

Clear Creek Rafting for Beginners and Intermediate

8:15 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: Beginners $70; Intermediate $80 Attendance Limit: 40

Beginners - Enjoy the ride while paddling over eight fun-filled rapids in this high mountain valley cut by Clear Creek. This trip is the perfect introduction for younger people and inexperienced paddlers. These rapids are ranked Class II and III. Minimum age is 8. Life and splash jacket and helmet are included.

Intermediate - This half-day trip offers thrilling continuous Class III and IV rapids. Good physical condition and the ability to swim are recommended. Minimum age is 16 years. Wet suit, life jacket and helmet are included. A buffalo burger barbeque is also included.

Go to Clear Creek for additional information.

CULTURAL CONNECTION TROLLEY

Just because you do not have a car, you are not stuck looking at the four walls of your hotel room. The trolley has two routes that complete a circular trip each hour. You may get on and off at any of the stops. Ride all day for one low fee. Buy your ticket at the Convention Center or from any of the drivers (exact change is required for the driver.) The pass is also valid on light rail (local service) and the local bus service. Brochures are available at the Convention Center. The Cultural Trolley is now being operated by Colorado Tour Line, LLC (Gray Line). The trolley stops at the Colorado Convention Center. Cost will be $14-$18 per day.

The Green Route takes you to the State Capitol, Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Science & Nature, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Molly Brown House.

The Red Route takes you to the Denver Art Museum, Denver Public Library, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, and the Colorado History Museum. The Denver Mint is located 2 blocks from the Denver Art Museum.