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February 5 - February 8 | 2026
CCMRD: Altitude Apnea Challenge
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Colorado’s first official AIDA Freediving Pool Competition happens February 7-8, 2026!
Help us expand the amazing sport of freediving in our mountain community and join us for a truly unique high-altitude challenge!
Athletes will have the opportunity to test their maximum performance in three disciplines: Dynamic (DYN) or Dynamic Bi-fins (DYNb), Dynamic No-Fins (DNF), and Static (STA). All experience levels welcome!
Competition Weekend Schedule
2/5 Thursday 9am-3pm - Competition Safety Certification Course with Ninja Reith from Utila Freediving
- Limited to 5 people max
- $200 per person
- Will include virtual theory sessions prior to pool session
- To Register please email Ninja at Ninja_reith@web.de
2/6 Friday 3pm-6:30pm - Freediving Seminar with special guest speakers & Athlete Registration
- Virtual registration option available
2/7 Saturday - Day 1 Competition
- AM: Static Apnea
- PM: Dynamic Apnea (DYN, DYNB or DNF)
2/8 Sunday - Day 2 Competition
- AM: Dynamic Apnea (DYN, DYNB or DNF)
- PM: Award Ceremony, Buffet Lunch & Superbowl!!
February 14 | 2026
Loveland’s 35th Annual Mountaintop Matrimony
Time
11:30 AM TO 2:00 PM
Location
Exit 216 Interstate 70, Georgetown
Details
The 35th Annual Marry Me & Ski for Free Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Matrimony ceremony and reception is a Loveland tradition where new couples are joined in matrimony, and married couples renew their vows in a mass wedding at 12:00pm sharp in Forest Meadow. The Mountaintop Matrimony is one of Loveland’s most popular events of the year and we look forward to your participation. The ceremony is done for all couples at the same time and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Couples are required to sign-in the morning of the event at registration in the Lower Ridge Room and are asked to be at Forest Meadow by 11:30am.
Participants and guests must be able to ride the lift up to the top and then ski or snowboard down the hill in order to attend the ceremony. There will be no transportation up or down the mountain for non-skiers/snowboarders.
The Honeymooner’s Apres Party for all participants and their guests follows the ceremony at 1:30pm at the Loveland Basin featuring wedding desserts and sparkling apple cider!
RSVP TODAY! – CLICK HERE
February 14 | 2026
Bread Bar Valentine’s Cocktail Class
Time
12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
Location
1010 Main Street, Silver Plume
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Shake things up this Valentine’s Day with a hands-on cocktail class led by our Wunderkind Bar Maestro, Jeff. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who loves a good drink, this class will walk you through how to properly build, shake, mix, and garnish a few delicious cocktails.
Your $45 ticket includes expert instruction and 2–3 handcrafted cocktails that you’ll make - and enjoy - during class. No experience necessary—just come ready to sip, learn, and have fun.
Spots are limited—cheers to Valentine’s Day!
Spots are limited—cheers to Valentine’s Day!
* Gratuity for the bartender is not included, not required, but always appreciated.
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March 11 | 2026
Raanan Hershberg headlines Comedy Show in Idaho Springs
Time
7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
Location
1428 Miner St, Idaho Springs
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About the headliner
Raanan Hershberg is a loud, neurotic Jew from Louisville, KY. He has performed his high-energy, joke-packed comedy on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late, Late Show with James Corden, and Comedy Central. His latest special ‘Jokes from the Underground’ was included in the New York Times ‘Best Comedy of 2022’, where critic Jason Zinoman called it the funniest YouTube Special of the year, and said ‘his punchy and deliriously funny club comedy made me laugh after second and third viewings.’ His first special ‘Downhill Ever Since’ is almost at 200K views on YouTube. Raanan performs all over the world and is a regular at The Comedy Cellar.
About Mark Masters
Mark Masters is Colorado's Second Cleanest Comedian. His relentlessly upbeat, clever and mostly clean material about everything from pickleball to the garlic press has delighted audiences around North America. He has performed in 41 states and Canada and is on stage 150 nights a year.
About the venue
Slaymaker Cellars is an award winning meadery located in Idaho Springs, CO. They are dedicated to using high quality ingredients, making great mead, and giving back to the community.
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Coming from Denver? Check out Club Hotel in Idaho Springs, we hear they very cool.
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