Ski with a Naturalist
Monarch Mountain #1 Powder Place, Monarch, CO, United StatesTake a guided beginner ski or snowboard tour highlighting Monarch's forest ecology, wildlife, and recreational history.
Town Challenge Race Series
Monarch Mountain #1 Powder Place, Monarch, CO, United StatesA fun and friendly competition for amateur recreation al skiers and boarders. Race against the clock during the seven-week series of fun racing on Freeway.
First Fridays in the Salida Creative District
The City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program presents First Fridays! Join us every first Friday of the month in the Salida Creative District as galleries and creative businesses in Salida’s historic downtown stay open later so you can talk with an artist, watch a demo, or find that perfect piece of art. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber art and more, enjoy a festive evening downtown as you drop into one of Salida’s many businesses to see new art, live music, and light refreshments! Participate in the Palette Card program where you can get a stamp at each business you visit. Redeem your completed card at the host gallery for an art mini while supplies last. First Fridays are free to attend and open to the public.
March Radness Slope Competition
Monarch Mountain #1 Powder Place, Monarch, CO, United StatesCompete in Steel City Terrain Park for judged tricks or race head-to-head on Freeway.
Trailhead Tuesday – Spring Snow
The Trailhead 402 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesJoin us for another Trailhead Tuesday on March 10th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at The Trailhead gear store, 402 East Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado. This event is well-attended, so bring your own camp chair and consider coming early to grab food and a drink from Simple Eatery next door. This free event builds skills, sparks conversation, and connects people who love the mountains. This session focuses on spring conditions and wet snow avalanches. As winter gives way to spring, we'll explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this transition in the Colorado mountains. Learn how to identify wet snow problems, adapt your terrain choices, and plan smart spring tours with expert BVMA speakers. The event is open to all winter backcountry travelers, whether you're on skis, splitboard, snowmobile, cross country skis, or snowshoes. Connect with the Chaffee County backcountry community, ask questions, and get ready for spring in the Sawatch Range
Kids Night at Moonlight Pizza
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesMoonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM during the school year, kids ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. It’s the perfect way to treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s What You Need to Know: When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM Who: Kids ages 10 and younger What: Free 6” pizza (with a maximum of 2 toppings) for each child with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. Limit: Up to 3 kids per large specialty pizza ordered Dine-In Only: This offer is valid for dine-in orders only, so bring the family in for a fun night out! Terms & Conditions May Apply
Nurturing Parenting Class
Cornerstone Church 205 S San Juan Avenue, Buena Vista, COFREE CLASS! The class is designed to empower parents, and is for all caregivers of children 0-11 years old. The class will meet Wednesdays, 9/17/25-12/10/25, 5:30-8:00pm, at the Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista. Dinner and Childcare Included!
Nurturing Parents Class
330 Burnett Ave 330 Burnett Ave, Poncha Springs, CO, United States
BVMA Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Buena Vista Mountain Adventures 402 East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesBVMA’s 7-day SOLO WFR course builds advanced wilderness medicine, leadership, and decision-making skills for outdoor professionals and avid adventurers. Training includes assessment and response for musculoskeletal, environmental, and soft tissue injuries, medical issues, CPR, and extensive hands-on practice. Plan to be outdoors most of each day. www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/wfr-cert
Winter Wilderness First Responder Certification
The Winter WFR is a seven day in person Wilderness First Responder certification designed specifically for winter backcountry travelers. It covers the full wilderness medicine curriculum with added emphasis on cold weather injuries, hypothermia, avalanche trauma, and patient care in snow covered terrain. You will practice real scenarios outdoors so you can assess, treat, and evacuate patients in remote winter environments. www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/winter-wfr 03/16-22/2026 - Buena Vista, CO (Winter WFR) 03/21-22/2026 - Buena Vista, CO (Winter WFR Recert) * Winter wilderness medical courses cover the full WFR or WFA curriculum, with additional emphasis on winter mountain travel and cold-weather field care. Core skills and protocols apply year-round.
Kids Night at Moonlight Pizza
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 242 F St, Salida, CO, United StatesMoonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM during the school year, kids ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. It’s the perfect way to treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s What You Need to Know: When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM Who: Kids ages 10 and younger What: Free 6” pizza (with a maximum of 2 toppings) for each child with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. Limit: Up to 3 kids per large specialty pizza ordered Dine-In Only: This offer is valid for dine-in orders only, so bring the family in for a fun night out! Terms & Conditions May Apply
Nurturing Parenting Class
Cornerstone Church 205 S San Juan Avenue, Buena Vista, COFREE CLASS! The class is designed to empower parents, and is for all caregivers of children 0-11 years old. The class will meet Wednesdays, 9/17/25-12/10/25, 5:30-8:00pm, at the Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista. Dinner and Childcare Included!
Nurturing Parents Class
330 Burnett Ave 330 Burnett Ave, Poncha Springs, CO, United States
What’s Up, Salida?! Community Coffee Meeting
Salida Community CenterCome out for What’s Up, Salida?! Community Coffee Meeting at the Salida Community Center from 8:30-9:30 am. This is FREE and open to the public!
Fly Fishing 101: Knots and Rigging
The Next Eddy 129 W 1st St, Salida, CO, United StatesKnots and rigging can be tricky. This class covers the basics of leaders and tippets: what they are and how they differ. We’ll practice essential knots, walk through proper rigging, and discuss how to set up your rod for different fishing conditions. $25 per class
