Adult Enrichment
Whether you’re looking to explore a new hobby, enhance your skills, or simply indulge in activities that bring joy and fulfillment to your life, you’ve come to the right place!
Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our community; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills, and fun! See below for a list of upcoming offerings that include a variety of enrichment opportunities for adults.
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2026 Activities
- Literature and LattesSecond Tuesday of Every Month (Noon-1p.m.) | Gypsum
Join us every second Tuesday of the month! This month we will meet on Tuesday, February 10 at 12pm at the Gypsum Recreaiton Center. We will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
You don’t need to have finished the book to join — come as you are, even if you’re just curious!
Snacks / coffee / good vibes provided
We can’t wait to meet you and start this new reading journey together!Dates: Every second Tuesday of the month
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 15+
Price: Free - Astronomy ClubJan 15-Feb 19 (6-7 p.m.) | Gypsum
Join Charles Nash to explore the wonders of the universe! This beginner class for individuals 15 and older will be informative, creative, hands-on and fun as they explore our solar system and interstellar space.
*Please note! On the evenings of telescope work, the class may run until 8:00pm.*
Dates: Thursdays, Jan 15-Feb 19
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 15+
Price: $75 - Morning Acrylics with LenkaJan. 29 (9:30 a.m.-noon) | Gypsum
Enjoy a morning creating a beautiful artwork on canvas using acrylic paints. Lenka Sage, artist and instructor, will lead you through this creative morning of technique and painting. Thursday, January 29th, 9:30-12:00PM
*Registration fee includes all supplies needed for class
Disfrute de una manana creando una hermosa obra de arte sobre lienzo usando pinturas acrílicas. Lenka Sage, artista e instructora te guiará a través de esta tarde creativa de técnica y pintura.
*La tarifa de inscripción incluye todos los útiles necesarios para la clase.
Dates: Thursday, Jan. 29
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+
Price: $50 - Ski & Snowboard Conditioning ProgramFeb 5-26 (6-7 p.m.) | Gypsum
🏔️ SKI & SNOWBOARD CONDITIONING: 4-WEEK PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Join us from 6pm-7pm on Thursday February 5, February 12, February 19, and February 26.
Get Mountain-Ready. Stay Injury-Free. Ride Strong All Season.
Ski season is right around the corner — are you ready to hit the slopes at your best?
Our 4-Week Ski & Snowboard Conditioning Program is designed to help you enter the winter season in peak physical condition so you can make the most of every run.Led by Lauren, our certified personal trainer specializing in ski and snowboard performance, this program focuses on building the strength, endurance, balance, and mobility you need to ride longer, recover faster, and reduce your risk of injury.
Whether you’re carving up the groomers, floating through powder, or chasing the kids down the hill — this class will help you move better, react faster, and enjoy every moment on the mountain.
Dates: Thursdays, Feb 5-26
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 13+
Price: $80 - Indoor Triathlon Training ClubMar 4-25 | Gypsum
Get ready for race day with our Indoor Triathlon Race Support Training Club, designed to help athletes feel confident, prepared, and supported going into the Indoor Triathlon. This four-week conditioning program focuses on form, pacing, and smooth transitions, while helping you fit training into real life.
Sessions are led by Abbey, a local cross-country coach, and Louis, our Aquatics Supervisor, combining run, bike, and swim expertise in a supportive group setting.
Details:
- When: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25
- Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
- Who: Open to all levels; ideal for Indoor Triathlon participants
- Focus: Technique, pacing, transitions, and race-day confidence
Weekly Breakdown:
- Session 1: Event overview, training plans, balancing training with life, plus swimming (last 15 minutes)
- Session 2: Swim & bike focus
- Session 3: Bike & run focus
- Session 4: Practice triathlon with emphasis on transitions
What to Bring (every session):
Running shoes, goggles, swimsuit, and swim cap.Bonus: Participants who register for the Race Support Training Club receive $25 off their Indoor Triathlon registration.
- Indoor TriathlonMarch 28 | Gypsum
Test your endurance in our Indoor Triathlon on March 28! Participants will complete 15 minutes each of swimming, biking, and running, earning points based on total distance using a standardized scoring formula. Scores from all three events are combined, with awards for the top cumulative score in each age group.
All athletes receive a swag bag at check-in, and awards, including Mountain Rec gift certificates, will be presented at 1:00 PM.
Details:
- Date: March 28
- Time: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Warm-Up: 7:00–8:00 AM (warm up anywhere; register for an earlier slot if you want to warm up right before competing)
- Ages: 10+
- Cost: $75 per person
Training Option:
A separate conditioning class is offered on the four Wednesdays in March. Sign up for the class and receive $25 off your triathlon registration.