Follow the white chalk arrows.

It’s that time of the year again: Wednesday cyclocross racing at the Factory Trails behind Bader Dorm on the Fort Lewis College campus. This year’s practices will begin at noon.

For those driving to the Factory Trails, you’ll need to purchase a one-day parking permit at the 8th Ave. and Fort Lewis Drive kiosks, then park in any lot labeled C (there is one right across from the trails).

FLC cycling director Dave Hagen warns that the trail system is open to other cyclists, as well, “so keep your head up and warn your cohorts if you encounter others,” he said in an email to The Durango Herald.

Also, “there are a lot of rocks, roots, ruts and a few pockets of glass out there, so bring your expensive tubulars at your own risk,” Hagen said.

For more information, email Hagen at [email protected].

Youth Cross Country Races runs into DHS

The first installment of the two-day Youth Cross Country Races is Wednesday at Durango High School.

The second race is next Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Sponsored by the Durango High School cross country program and Durango Parks and Recreation, the races will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday with registration. There will be a 1-mile run for preschool to fourth graders, where parents are encouraged to run with their kids, and a 1.5-mile run for fifth through eighth graders.

For more information, call Gerry Geraghty at 375-2882.

Hesperus Ski Swap is Nov. 1 at fairgrounds

If you have any old ski and snowboard gear that you no longer want, the Hesperus Ski Patrol will take it.

The annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap will be held Nov. 1 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Merchandise check-in is Oct. 30.

Adult, fmaily and student passes also will be available at preseason rates at the swap. The preseason rates are as follows, with regular-season rates in parentheses:

Adult season passes: $350 ($425).

Junior/Senior season passes: $175 ($225).

Night season passes: $225 ($350).

Student season passes: $300 ($350).

Adult, plus one family passes: $550 ($625).

Adult, plus two family passes: $600 ($700).

Adult, plus three family passes: $675 ($775).

Adult, plus four or more family passes: $750 ($850).

For more information, go to http://www.hesperusskipatrol.org/.

Durango Herald