Do
you currently hold a concealed carry permit and n
eed to renew? Our class meets the requirements est
ablished by HB 24-1174. Colorado now requires a re
fresher class every 5 years in order to renew your
permit. This is not an introductory class.
Our Colorad o Verified Instructors are highly experienced and knowledgeable. This class will give you an opportu nity to refresh your knowledge for proper handling of a firearm. It will also provide you with updat es to new regulations and laws passed regarding fi rearm ownership ensuring you stay compliant. You w ill be required to pass an exam and show proficien cy of firearm use during a live-fire qualification .
\n \nThis is a 4-hour course w hich includes in-person instruction\, a written ex am\, and live-fire qualification that meets the re quirements of the new 2025 laws.
\n \nThe class will be held on Sunday\, October 1
1th\, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Skyline Hunting
& Fishing Club in Littleton. Please arrive 15 minu
tes early for registration paperwork. Directions w
ill be provided upon registration. The range for t
he live-fire qualification\, from approx. 4-6 pm\,
will be at the same location\, a short distance f
rom the classroom. 
Personal firearms and live ammun ition are not permitted in the classroom. You will leave these items in your vehicle until we go to the range. Your firearm and ammunition will be ins pected at the range.
\n \nPlease not e: No smoking and no tobacco products of any kind are permitted on the premises. If you hav e a question about this\, please contact Leslie at 303-909-3707.
\n \nYou must pre -register for this class\, cost $90. We require a minimum of 3 students to hold the class\, or it ma y be cancelled/rescheduled.
\n \nFor more information\, contact Leslie at lesliea@ cofausa.org or 303.909.3707\, or Mike at mikeb@cof ausa.org or 303.880.9878.
\n \nC OFA is an All-Volunteer\, non-denominational\, des ignated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your su ggested donation of $90 goes toward training mater ials/equipment and is greatly appreciated!\n \n
COFA is a private\, faith-bas ed ministry. Participation in COFA events is subje ct to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Co de of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participation to individuals who align with our m inistry’s purpose.
\n \nDESCRIPTION:Do you currently hold a concealed carry permit and need to renew? Our class meets the requirements e stablished by HB 24-1174. Colorado now requires a refresher class every 5 years in order to renew yo ur permit. This is not an introductory class. \n \ n \n \n Our Colorado Verified Instructors are high ly experienced and knowledgeable. This class will give you an opportunity to refresh your knowledge for proper handling of a firearm. It will also pro vide you with updates to new regulations and laws passed regarding firearm ownership ensuring you st ay compliant. You will be required to pass an exam and show proficiency of firearm use during a live -fire qualification.\n \n \n \n This is a 4-hour c ourse which includes in-person instruction\, a wri tten exam\, and live-fire qualification that meets the requirements of the new 2025 laws.\n \n \n \n The class will be held on Sunday\, October 11th\, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Skyline Hunting & Fis hing Club in Littleton. Please arrive 15 minutes e arly for registration paperwork. Directions will b e provided upon registration. The range for the li ve-fire qualification\, from approx. 4-6 pm\, will be at the same location\, a short distance from t he classroom. \n \n \n \n Personal firearms and li ve ammunition are not permitted in the classroom. You will leave these items in your vehicle until w e go to the range. Your firearm and ammunition wil l be inspected at the range. \n \n \n \n You will be required to bring the following:\n \n \n \n \n A valid Colorado driver’s license or state ID car d.\n Your concealed carry permit that is expiring or has expired within the last 6 months (out of s tate accepted).\n Your handgun\, ideally that you conceal carry.\n 50 rounds of ammunition – absol utely no hollow points\n 2 magazines\, if possibl e\n Hearing protection\n Eye protection\n \n \n Please note: No smoking and no tobacco products of any kind are permitted on the premises. If you ha ve a question about this\, please contact Leslie a t 303-909-3707.\n \n \n \n You must pre-register f or this class\, cost $90. We require a minimum of 3 students to hold the class\, or it may be cancel led/rescheduled.\n \n \n \n For more information\, contact Leslie at lesliea@cofausa.org or 303.909. 3707\, or Mike at mikeb@cofausa.org or 303.880.987 8.\n \n \n \n COFA is an All-Volunteer\, non-denom inational\, designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organi zation. Your suggested donation of $90 goes toward training materials/equipment and is greatly appre ciated!\n \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict p articipation to individuals who align with our min istry’s purpose.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Firearms CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T180000 URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=440 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_389_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:Annual Women's Elk Hunt October 22-28\, 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Can you imagine listening to a bugling bull in the aspen meadow just below the ridge you're sitting on? The bull gets closer an d closer\; you hear the twigs snap\, the leaves ru stle\, you see him off in the distance coming your way! This could be the hunt you have always dream ed about! COFA provides some of the best reasons to go elk hunting. Pristine views\, great hunting camp\, safe environment for moms and their daught ers\, and plenty of elk\, deer\, and bear.< /big>
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Each and every year\, COFA has hunters who have never been in or hunted the Colo rado Rockies. You should see the look in their ey es when they see the area we hunt in! They are in awe of the breathtaking views they are seeing. Th ey look like kids opening up their Christmas gifts .
\nCOFA's go
al is to build relationships with those who attend
a COFA hunt or any event for that matter. We wan
t to be able to encourage\, through the COFA hunts
\, building their spiritual walk to building bette
r marriages\, building better relations with their
children. You may ask\, well\, how do you do tha
t if you're hunting all day? The main event is no
t the hunt itself but what follows in the evening
when you get back to camp after hunting. Those wh
o are a part of the COFA leadership team will lead
a nightly devotional geared toward specific issue
s that women deal with. 
If you ha ve never hunted elk\, we encourage you to come. M any in camp are experienced elk hunters and can he lp you with the basics of Elk hunting. We are not outfitters or guides but will share our love of e lk hunting with you.
\nThe purpose of the COFA hunt camps is to build lasting relationships that will carry women into eternity knowing and serving the Lord. We o ften hear about women who had no connections with their dads or moms and can see that having a siste r in Christ can help them through the journey they are on now.
\nYOUR SPOT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOUR DONATIO N IS RECEIVED BY COFA.
\nIf you want to know more about the Annual Oct ober COFA Elk Hunt\, contact Leslie at lesliea@cofausa.org or 303-909-370 7. This is a great opportunity to bring yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bring a frien d\, churched or unchurched\; God does not discrimi nate. Enjoy the Colorado mountains\, and hear the gospel as you have never heard it before. Make n ew friends\, or join up with old friends while hun ting Colorado's high country. Spaces fill up fast\ , so register or contact Leslie to reserve your sp ot.
\nCOFA is a private\, faith-based ministry . Participation in COFA events is subject to agree ment with our Statement of Faith and Code of Condu ct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participat ion to individuals who align with our ministry’s p urpose.
\n\n DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n Can you imagine listening to a bugling bu ll in the aspen meadow just below the ridge you're sitting on? The bull gets closer and closer\; yo u hear the twigs snap\, the leaves rustle\, you se e him off in the distance coming your way! This co uld be the hunt you have always dreamed about! CO FA provides some of the best reasons to go elk hun ting. Pristine views\, great hunting camp\, safe environment for moms and their daughters\, and ple nty of elk\, deer\, and bear.\n \n \n \n \n \n Eac h and every year\, COFA has hunters who have never been in or hunted the Colorado Rockies. You shou ld see the look in their eyes when they see the ar ea we hunt in! They are in awe of the breathtakin g views they are seeing. They look like kids openi ng up their Christmas gifts.\n \n \n COFA's goal i s to build relationships with those who attend a C OFA hunt or any event for that matter. We want to be able to encourage\, through the COFA hunts\, b uilding their spiritual walk to building better ma rriages\, building better relations with their chi ldren. You may ask\, well\, how do you do that if you're hunting all day? The main event is not th e hunt itself but what follows in the evening when you get back to camp after hunting. Those who ar e a part of the COFA leadership team will lead a n ightly devotional geared toward specific issues th at women deal with. \n \n \n If you have never hun ted elk\, we encourage you to come. Many in camp are experienced elk hunters and can help you with the basics of Elk hunting. We are not outfitters or guides but will share our love of elk hunting w ith you.\n \n \n The purpose of the COFA hunt camp s is to build lasting relationships that will carr y women into eternity knowing and serving the Lord . We often hear about women who had no connection s with their dads or moms and can see that having a sister in Christ can help them through the journ ey they are on now.\n \n \n The suggested donation is $675 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $350 will guarantee your spot on the hunt. The re maining $325 is to be received by COFA no later th an Oct 1\, 2026. Youth (17 and under) only requir e the suggested donation deposit of $350.\n \n \n YOUR SPOT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOUR DONATION I S RECEIVED BY COFA.\n \n \n If you want to know mo re about the Annual October COFA Elk Hunt\, contac t Leslie at lesliea@cofausa.org or 303-909-3707. This is a great opportunity to bring yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bring a friend\, churched or unchurched\; God does not discriminat e. Enjoy the Colorado mountains\, and hear the go spel as you have never heard it before. Make new friends\, or join up with old friends while huntin g Colorado's high country. Spaces fill up fast\, s o register or contact Leslie to reserve your spot. \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreem ent with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduc t. COFA reserves the right to restrict participati on to individuals who align with our ministry’s pu rpose.\n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Hunting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T050000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T140000 LOCATION:Ridgway\, CO \n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=389 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_390_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:Annual Men’s Elk Hunt October 22-28\, 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\n \nImagine listening to a bugling bull i n the aspen meadow just below the ridge you&rsquo\ ;re sitting on. \; The bull gets closer and cl oser&hellip\;this could be the hunt you have alway s dreamed about! \; COFA provides some of the best reasons to go elk hunting. \; Pristine vi ews\, great hunting camp\, safe environment for da d&rsquo\;s and their sons and plenty of elk\, deer and bear.
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\n \nEach an d every year we have hunters who have never been i n or hunted the Colorado Rockies. \; You shoul d see the look in their eyes when they see the are a we hunt in! \; These men along with their so ns are in awe of the breathtaking views they are s eeing. They look like kids opening up their Christ mas gifts.
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COFA&rsquo\;s goal is to build relationships with those that attend a COFA hunt or any event for th at matter. \; We want to be able to encourage through the COFA hunts building their spiritual wa lk and building better marriages\, building better relations with their children. \; You may ask \, well how do you do that if you&rsquo\;re huntin g all day? \; The main event is not the hunt b ut what follows after the day is done. \; Thos e who are a part of COFA will lead a nightly devot ional geared to certain issues that men deal with. \; Through the hunt camp devotionals\, many h ave restored their marriages\, and broken relation ships with friends and family members. \; COFA &rsquo\;s hunt staff has trained counselors and pa stors who are willing to talk with those who are i n need of spiritual advice or encouragement.
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\n \nIf you have never hunte d elk we encourage you to come. \; Bring your son\, grandson\, father or even a friend. \; M any in camp are experienced elk hunters and can he lp you with the basics of Elk hunting. \; We a re not outfitters or guides\, but will share our l ove of elk hunting with you.
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One of our hunters said &ldquo\ ;This is the best hunt camp I have ever been to. I made some new friends\, and enjoyed seeing Godly men working together as a team in camp.&r dquo\; \; Another said &ldquo\;This is a great camp for my boys to be in\, they are seei ng Godly men in action&rdquo\;.
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\n \nThe purpose of the COFA hun t camps is to build lasting relationships that wil l carry men into eternity knowing and serving the Lord. \; We often hear about men who had no re lationships with their dads and can see that havin g a brother in Christ can help them through the jo urney they are on now.
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\n \nIMPORTANT NOTE!!! \;COFA will be hosting the men&rsquo\;s a nd women&rsquo\;s hunt camps during the same week in 2026! \; While the men will stay and fellow ship in their camp\, the women will also stay and fellowship in their own camp just a short drive aw ay. This provides a great opportunity for dads and daughters to hunt together during the day\, moms and sons to hunt together\, husbands and wives to hunt together\, or any combination of family and f riends! \;
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\n \nThe suggested donation is $675 per person. \; A n on-refundable deposit of $350 will guarantee your spot on the hunt. \; The remaining $325 is to be received by COFA no later than Oct 1\, 2026.&nb sp\; Youth (17 and under) only require the suggest ed donation deposit of $350.
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YOUR SPOT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNT IL THE DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED BY COFA.
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\n \nTo hold your spot\, Cli ck the REGISTER NOW button to submit your donation . \;
\n \nThis is a great opportunity t o bring yourself for a once in lifetime experience . \; Bring a friend\, churched or unchurched\, God does not discriminate. \; Enjoy the Color ado mountains\, and probably hear the gospel like you have never heard it before. \; Make new fr iends\, or join up with old friends\, while huntin g Colorado&rsquo\;s high country. Spaces fill up f ast\, so contact us or register to reserve your sp ot.
\n \nFor questions or additional inform ation\, please contact Mike at 303-880-9878 or ema il him at mikeb@cofausa.org.
\n \nCOFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Partici pation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participation to in dividuals who align with our ministry&rsquo\;s pur pose.
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Imagine listening to a bugling bull i n the aspen meadow just below the ridge you’re sit ting on. The bull gets closer and closer…this cou ld be the hunt you have always dreamed about! COF A provides some of the best reasons to go elk hunt ing. Pristine views\, great hunting camp\, safe e nvironment for dad’s and their sons and plenty of elk\, deer and bear.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each and every year we have hunters who have never been in or hunted the Colorado Rockies. You should se e the look in their eyes when they see the area we hunt in! These men along with their sons are in awe of the breathtaking views they are seeing. The y look like kids opening up their Christmas gifts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COFA’s goal i s to build relationships with those that attend a COFA hunt or any event for that matter. We want t o be able to encourage through the COFA hunts buil ding their spiritual walk and building better marr iages\, building better relations with their child ren. You may ask\, well how do you do that if you ’re hunting all day? The main event is not the hu nt but what follows after the day is done. Those who are a part of COFA will lead a nightly devotio nal geared to certain issues that men deal with. Through the hunt camp devotionals\, many have rest ored their marriages\, and broken relationships wi th friends and family members. COFA’s hunt staff has trained counselors and pastors who are willing to talk with those who are in need of spiritual a dvice or encouragement.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have never hunted elk we encourage you to com e. Bring your son\, grandson\, father or even a f riend. Many in camp are experienced elk hunters a nd can help you with the basics of Elk hunting. W e are not outfitters or guides\, but will share ou r love of elk hunting with you.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of our hunters said “This is the best hu nt camp I have ever been to. I made some new frien ds\, and enjoyed seeing Godly men working together as a team in camp.” Another said “This is a grea t camp for my boys to be in\, they are seeing Godl y men in action”.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The purp ose of the COFA hunt camps is to build lasting rel ationships that will carry men into eternity knowi ng and serving the Lord. We often hear about men who had no relationships with their dads and can s ee that having a brother in Christ can help them t hrough the journey they are on now.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n IMPORTANT NOTE!!! COFA will be hosting the men’s and women’s hunt camps during the same week in 2026! While the men will stay a nd fellowship in their camp\, the women will also stay and fellowship in their own camp just a short drive away. This provides a great opportunity for dads and daughters to hunt together during the da y\, moms and sons to hunt together\, husbands and wives to hunt together\, or any combination of fam ily and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The sugg ested donation is $675 per person. A non-refundab le deposit of $350 will guarantee your spot on the hunt. The remaining $325 is to be received by CO FA no later than Oct 1\, 2026. Youth (17 and unde r) only require the suggested donation deposit of $350.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YOUR SPOT IS NOT GUA RANTEED UNTIL THE DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED BY COFA.\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n To hold your spot\, Click the REGISTER NOW button to submit your donation. \n \ n \n \n This is a great opportunity to bring yours elf for a once in lifetime experience. Bring a fr iend\, churched or unchurched\, God does not discr iminate. Enjoy the Colorado mountains\, and proba bly hear the gospel like you have never heard it b efore. Make new friends\, or join up with old fri ends\, while hunting Colorado’s high country. Spac es fill up fast\, so contact us or register to res erve your spot.\n \n \n \n For questions or additi onal information\, please contact Mike at 303-880- 9878 or email him at mikeb@cofausa.org.\n \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Partici pation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participation to in dividuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Hunting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T050000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T140000 LOCATION:Ridgway\, CO \n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=390 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_431_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:Hunter Education - Saturday\, Oct 31st - 7:15am-3p m X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\nAt this course\, students will comp
lete the Internet Conclusion Course in a classroom setting that includes lectures\,
hands-on activities\, and videos.
Registering for this class meets your requ
irement to pre-register for a conclusion c
lass as described at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for th
e Internet Conclusion Course.
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\n**There is a prerequisite to complete an online course at Hunter-Ed.com**< /big>
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\nAbout the Event: Comprehensive Instruction in Colorado Hunting Safety Education: This official t raining program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Color ado. Hunter-Ed.com is the only safety course provi der that develops print materials on behalf of gov ernment agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
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Hunter education cards will be awarde d to students upon successful completion of the co urse\, which includes attending all class sessions \, passing a written test\, and live fire. Rifles and ammunition for the live fire will be provided. No personal firearms or ammunition are allowed.
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\nCost: $10 fee for the course.
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\nSchedule: R
egistration begins at 7:15 am and classroom instru
ction will be from 7:45 am-noon at the Hunter Educ
ation Building at Colorado Parks &\; Wildlife H
eadquarters\, 6060 Broadway\, Denver\, CO 80216 (n
ot South Broadway). Live fire portion of the class
will be in the same location from 1-3 pm to sight
-in a firearm and practice.
\n Prerequisite Info: Please keep in m
ind\, a prerequisite for this class is the online
instruction portion through the Colorado Parks &\; Wildlife
website. 
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\nCPW and COFA have the right to canc el Hunter Ed classes due to weather conditions. Ca ll Mike at 303.880.9878\, or Leslie at 303.909.370 7 for weather updates.
\nCO FA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participat ion in COFA events is subject to agreement with ou r Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA res erves the right to restrict participation to indiv iduals who align with our ministry’s purpose.
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\n DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n At this course\, students will complete the Internet Conclusion Course in a classroom sett ing that includes lectures\, hands-on activities\, and videos. Registering for this class meets your requirement to pre-register for a conclusion clas s as described at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website (https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/HE-O nline-Classes.aspx) for the Internet Conclusion Co urse.\n \n \n \n \n \n **There is a prerequisite to complete an online course at Hunter-Ed.com (htt ps://www.hunter-ed.com/colorado/)**\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event: Comprehensive Instruction in Colorado Hunting Safety Education: This official t raining program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Color ado. Hunter-Ed.com is the only safety course provi der that develops print materials on behalf of gov ernment agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter edu cation cards will be awarded to students upon succ essful completion of the course\, which includes a ttending all class sessions\, passing a written te st\, and live fire. Rifles and ammunition for the live fire will be provided. No personal firearms o r ammunition are allowed.\n \n \n \n \n \n Cost: $10 fee for the course.\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedul e: Registration begins at 7:15 am and classroom i nstruction will be from 7:45 am-noon at the Hunter Education Building at Colorado Parks & Wildlife H eadquarters\, 6060 Broadway\, Denver\, CO 80216 (n ot South Broadway). Live fire portion of the class will be in the same location from 1-3 pm to sight -in a firearm and practice. \n \n Prerequisite Inf o: Please keep in mind\, a prerequisite for this c lass is the online instruction portion through the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website (https://www.hu nter-ed.com/colorado/). You must bring proof (you r printed and signed certificate) showing you succ essfully completed the online course and passed th e online exam. You must also print\, complete\, s ign and bring the Student Consent form to class Sa turday. The online portion takes 6-10 hours or mor e depending on individual speed\, please allow tim e and plan accordingly.\n \n \n \n \n \n CPW and COFA have the right to cancel Hunter Ed classes du e to weather conditions. Call Mike at 303.880.9878 \, or Leslie at 303.909.3707 for weather updates.\ n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreeme nt with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct . COFA reserves the right to restrict participatio n to individuals who align with our ministry’s pur pose.\n \n \n [eo_venue_map]\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Hunting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261031T071500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261031T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261031T150000 LOCATION:6060 BROADWAY\n COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE HEADQUAR TERS\n DENVER\, CO 80216-1029\n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_434_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:Denver Area Monthly Breakfast - Saturday\, Nov 7th - 8:00 to 9:30 AM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\nJoin us at Golden Corral in Sherida n: 3677 S. Santa Fe Dr. Sheridan\, CO 80110!
\nHow would you like to spend breakfa st with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts? We'll hav e all kinds of people to talk to. There will be hu nters\, fisher people\, hikers\, bikers\, campers\ , and ATV/4-wheel enthusiasts to meet at the COFA breakfast\, and you'll make lots of new friends.
\nGolden Corral has a wonderful b
uffet with lots of great food.
You'll enjoy m
eeting some great folks that attend our breakfasts
. We all love talking about our passions\; come an
d share yours. There will be a short devotional an
d announcements about upcoming events. Bring your
family\, bring a friend\, and enjoy spending time
together!
COFA has new and exciting events planned for the entire family! Come to the breakfast and learn more about them and bring you r ideas. ATV/UTV/4-wheeling events\, Hunter Educa tion classes\, and many more. We have several oppo rtunities for those who want to volunteer for adul t and kids' events. Learn more about how to help s hare your passions with those wanting to learn mor e skills in the outdoors.
\nCheck the websi te often! We are adding new events for kids\, men\ , women and their families!
\nIf you have a ny questions\, call Mike at 303-880-9878 or Leslie at 303-909-3707.
\nYou can also visit our Facebook Page for future events\, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.\n
COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict pa rticipation to individuals who align with our mini stry’s purpose.
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Kids ages 8-15 will have an opportunity to use a B.B. gun on paper targets to win great prizes\, including a f rozen turkey (must be present to win). Kids may ar rive with their parents anytime\, but no later tha n 12:15pm to participate in the competition! Other activities include a climbing wall\, archery\, ou tdoor education experiences\, leather craft making and more!! Make a day of it!
\n \nFor ques tions or directions please call Mike at 303-880-9878\, mikeb@cofausa. org or Leslie at 303-90 9-3707\, lesliea@cofausa.org. See map below fo r directions to Colorado Adventure Point.
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\n \n< strong>Register to Volunteer by contacting Mi ke or Leslie.
\n \nOr d onate to COFA using your VISA\, MasterCard\, Ameri can Express Card\, Discover Card\, or your bank or Paypal account.
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\n \nMandy Connell from KOA "\;THE KID'\ ;S TURKEY SHOOT IS UNDER ATTACK! I love t he COFA Kid'\;s Turkey Shoot. First\, it'\;s BB guns\, which are awesome\, and the '\;turke ys'\; the kids shoot are paper targets. So what '\;s the problem? I'\;ve got the usual suspe cts on today for our annual interview."\;
\ n \nListen to Mike and Leslie \;talk with Mandy Connell on KOA
\n \nListen to Mike and Scott talk with Mandy Connell on KOA
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\n \nWhile watching a movie based on the li fe story of Sergeant Alvin York\, a World War 1 co ngressional medal (CMH) honor winner\, there was a part in the movie where Alvin was in a turkey sho ot as a young man. The turkey shoot took place in the hills of Tennessee. Several COFA members have seen this movie and we thought it looked like a gr eat event for our kids. COFA'\;s free Kids'\ ; Turkey Shoot is for boys and girls from 8 to 15 years of age. We at COFA want an event that is fun for kids and a learning experien ce for them as well. While the competition is only for those between 8 and 15\, kids of any age may participate in the bb gun target shoot as long as they are able to safely hold and reach the trigger of a bb gun.
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The kids will shoot a designated amoun t of BB'\;s at paper targets to see if they can win a frozen turkey. The scorers will add up tota l amount of hits near bullseye to determine the wi nner. Boys and girls are put into age brackets (8- 9\, 10-11\, 12-13\, 14-15). A frozen turkey is awa rded to the winner of each age category! Four priz es per age group! COFA provides the BB guns so eve ryone has a fair chance at shooting. We don'\;t allow personal BB guns...just COFA'\;s!
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\n \nOne of the purposes of the Kids'\; Turkey Sh oot is to get them involved in the outdoors and aw ay from sitting on the couch playing with their el ectronics. Our kids today\, for the most part\, ha ve no clue how much fun it can be doing fun things in the outdoors. That'\;s what COFA does so we ll\, it helps families and individuals connect wit h each other while doing activities like camping\, fishing\, ATVing\, hunting\, hiking\, biking\, et c. Through COFA'\;s events like the Kids'\; Turkey Shoot\, fathers and sons reconnect and buil d their relationship with each other. Same with mo thers and daughters...they reconnect as well. COFA '\;s ministry is to get families to develop hea lthy bonds through outdoor events.
\n \nSig n up to be notified of future COFA events at COFATips.
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\n \nLocation of COFA'\;s Free Kids'\; Turkey Shoot: Colo rado Adventure Point 10455 W 6th Ave. #15 0 Lakewood\, CO 80215.
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There will be a concession
stand with plenty of food and beverages.
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Visit the sponsor'\;s tables and meet some grea
t people!
If you'\;d like to learn more about the COFA events\, go to cofausa.org . For additional information and to get notices of COFA events sent to your email\, click here and fill ou t the required information.
\n \nCOFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Particip ation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA r eserves the right to restrict participation to ind ividuals who align with our ministry&rsquo\;s purp ose.
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\nAt this course\, students will comp
lete the Internet Conclusion Course in a classroom setting that includes lectures\,
hands-on activities\, and videos. Registering for this class meets your requ
irement to pre-register for a conclusion c
lass as described at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for th
e Internet Conclusion Course.
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\nAbout the Event: Comprehensive Instruction in Colorado Hunting Safety Education: This official t raining program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Color ado. Hunter-Ed.com is the only safety course provi der that develops print materials on behalf of gov ernment agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
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Hunter education cards will be awarde d to students upon successful completion of the co urse\, which includes attending all class sessions \, passing a written test\, and live fire. Rifles and ammunition for the live fire will be provided. No personal firearms or ammunition are allowed.
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\nCost: $10 fee for the course.
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egistration begins at 7:15 am and classroom instru
ction will be from 7:45 am-noon at the Hunter Educ
ation Building at Colorado Parks &\; Wildlife H
eadquarters\, 6060 Broadway\, Denver\, CO 80216 (n
ot South Broadway). Live fire portion of the class
will be in the same location from 1-3 pm to sight
-in a firearm and practice.
\n Prerequisite Info: Please keep in m
ind\, a prerequisite for this class is the online
instruction portion through the Colorado Parks &\; Wildlife
website.
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\nCPW and COFA have the right to canc el Hunter Ed classes due to weather conditions. Ca ll Mike at 303.880.9878\, or Leslie at 303.909.370 7 for weather updates.
\nCO FA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participat ion in COFA events is subject to agreement with ou r Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA res erves the right to restrict participation to indiv iduals who align with our ministry’s purpose.
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n At this course\, students will complete
the Internet Conclusion Course in a classroom sett
ing that includes lectures\, hands-on activities\,
and videos. Registering for this class meets your
requirement to pre-register for a conclusion clas
s as described at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife
website (https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/HE-O
nline-Classes.aspx) for the Internet Conclusion Co
urse.\n \n \n \n \n \n **There is a prerequisite
to complete an online course at Hunter-Ed.com (htt
ps://www.hunter-ed.com/colorado/)**\n \n \n \n \n
\n About the Event: Comprehensive Instruction in
Colorado Hunting Safety Education: This official t
raining program is developed to meet the standards
for Hunting safety education established by Color
ado. Hunter-Ed.com is the only safety course provi
der that develops print materials on behalf of gov
ernment agencies responsible for Hunting laws and
regulations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hunter edu
cation cards will be awarded to students upon succ
essful completion of the course\, which includes a
ttending all class sessions\, passing a written te
st\, and live fire. Rifles and ammunition for the
live fire will be provided. No personal firearms o
r ammunition are allowed.\n \n \n \n \n \n Cost:
$10 fee for the course.\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedul
e: Registration begins at 7:15 am and classroom i
nstruction will be from 7:45 am-noon at the Hunter
Education Building at Colorado Parks & Wildlife H
eadquarters\, 6060 Broadway\, Denver\, CO 80216 (n
ot South Broadway). Live fire portion of the class
will be in the same location from 1-3 pm to sight
-in a firearm and practice. \n \n Prerequisite Inf
o: Please keep in mind\, a prerequisite for this c
lass is the online instruction portion through the
Colorado Parks & Wildlife website (https://www.hu
nter-ed.com/colorado/). You must bring proof (you
r printed and signed certificate) showing you succ
essfully completed the online course and passed th
e online exam. You must also print\, complete\, s
ign and bring the Student Consent form to class Sa
turday. The online portion takes 6-10 hours or mor
e depending on individual speed\, please allow tim
e and plan accordingly.\n \n \n \n \n \n CPW and
COFA have the right to cancel Hunter Ed classes du
e to weather conditions. Call Mike at 303.880.9878
\, or Leslie at 303.909.3707 for weather updates.\
n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry.
Participation in COFA events is subject to agreeme
nt with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct
. COFA reserves the right to restrict participatio
n to individuals who align with our ministry’s pur
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SUMMARY:Denver Area Monthly Breakfast - Saturday\, Dec 5th
- 8:00 to 9:30 AM
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\nJoin us at Golden Corral in Sherida n: 3677 S. Santa Fe Dr. Sheridan\, CO 80110!
\nHow would you like to spend breakfa st with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts? We'll hav e all kinds of people to talk to. There will be hu nters\, fisher people\, hikers\, bikers\, campers\ , and ATV/4-wheel enthusiasts to meet at the COFA breakfast\, and you'll make lots of new friends.
\nGolden Corral has a wonderful b
uffet with lots of great food.
You'll enjoy meeting some great folks that attend
our breakfasts. We all love talking about our pass
ions\; come and share yours. There will be a short
devotional and announcements about upcoming event
s. Bring your family\, bring a friend\, and enjoy
spending time together!
COFA has ne w and exciting events planned for the entire famil y! Come to the breakfast and learn more about them and bring your ideas. ATV/UTV/4-wheeling events\ , Hunter Education classes\, and many more. We hav e several opportunities for those who want to volu nteer for adult and kids' events. Learn more about how to help share your passions with those wantin g to learn more skills in the outdoors.
\nC heck the website often! We are adding new events f or kids\, men\, women and their families!
\nIf you have any questions\, call Mike at 303-880- 9878 or Leslie at 303-909-3707.
\nYou can also visit our Facebook Page for future events\, or foll ow us on Twitter and Instagra m.
\nCOFA is a private\ , faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA even ts is subject to agreement with our Statement of F aith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participation to individuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.
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\n DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n Join us at Golden Corral in Sheridan: 36 77 S. Santa Fe Dr. Sheridan\, CO 80110!\n \n \n Ho w would you like to spend breakfast with like-mind ed outdoor enthusiasts? We'll have all kinds of pe ople to talk to. There will be hunters\, fisher pe ople\, hikers\, bikers\, campers\, and ATV/4-wheel enthusiasts to meet at the COFA breakfast\, and y ou'll make lots of new friends.\n \n \n Golden Cor ral has a wonderful buffet with lots of great food . You'll enjoy meeting some great folks that atten d our breakfasts. We all love talking about our pa ssions\; come and share yours. There will be a sho rt devotional and announcements about upcoming eve nts. Bring your family\, bring a friend\, and enjo y spending time together!\n \n \n COFA has new and exciting events planned for the entire family! Co me to the breakfast and learn more about them and bring your ideas. ATV/UTV/4-wheeling events\, Hun ter Education classes\, and many more. We have sev eral opportunities for those who want to volunteer for adult and kids' events. Learn more about how to help share your passions with those wanting to learn more skills in the outdoors.\n \n \n Check t he website often! We are adding new events for kid s\, men\, women and their families!\n \n \n If you have any questions\, call Mike at 303-880-9878 or Leslie at 303-909-3707.\n \n \n You can also visi t our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/COF AUSA/)for future events\, or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/COFAUSA) and Instagram (https ://www.instagram.com/cofausa/).\n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in C OFA events is subject to agreement with our Statem ent of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves th e right to restrict participation to individuals w ho align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n \n [eo_ venue_map]\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261205T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261205T093000 LOCATION:3677 S. Santa Fe Dr\n Golden Corral\n Sheridan\, C O 80110\n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_441_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:COFA National Off-Road Ride August 27 - 29\, 2027 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Do you want to see the world from a mountain top in t he Colorado Rockies? \; If you do\, come and j oin the COFA National Off-Road event on August 27t h - 29th of 2027 in Lake City Colorado! \; We& #39\;ll ride some of the most incredible scenic tr ails in southern Colorado. \; The views are br eathtaking up to 13\,000 feet\, and will create me mories for years to come.
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eet Friday night\, August 27th\, at 5:00 PM for a
meet-and-greet BBQ. On Saturday\, August \; 28
th\, we will look at some old mines and ghost town
s as we ride our 4-wheelers and learn about the hi
story of Colorado'\;s mining industry. \; Y
ou'\;ll see mines from the 1860'\;s and 1870
'\;s. \; There will be a Cowboy Chuck Wagon
dinner on Saturday evening with your COFA Off-Roa
d group. \; Bring your camera\, sunscreen\, an
d enjoy the world from the top of the mountains.&n
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LODGING: If Camping is your thing\, there are camping area s near the Uncompahgre\, Grand Mesa\, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. The National Forest Serv ice has several areas to pitch your tent. There ar e nearby campgrounds\, and you should reserve a ca mping spot in advance.
\n \nClick here f or camping availability near Lake City.
\n \n < p>For RV&rsquo\;s\, click here f or your best RV Park options in the area\, so you can enjoy Lake City and the greater A lpine Loop area!\n \nFor Hotels/motels\, < strong>check out thi s link by clicking here
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\n \nOHV RENTAL INFO: If you don'\;t own an OHV\, there are OHV r entals in Lake City.
\n \nLake City
Auto &\; Sports Center: 809 N. State
HWY 149\, Lake City\, CO 81235 \;Phone:
Lake City Loopers: 130 Gunnison Ave. Lake City \, CO 81235 Text or call: 970-784-6630 email: info@lakecityloopers.com
\n \nCall them now if you can\, or early in May. \ ;Reserve the OHV for all day Saturday\, August 28t h\, 2027.
\n \nIf you'\;re bringing your own Off Highway Vehicle\, make sure that it'\; s in good working condition. Check the fluids and/ or have your mechanic look your vehicle over. &nbs p\;COFA strongly recommends that you have insuranc e on your own vehicle. \;You never know what may happen and it'\;s best to be protected.
\n \nRegistration
\n \nCOFA is an All-Volunteer\, non-denominational\, d esignated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your suggested donation of $75 is per person\, regardle ss of the number of days attended. \;This fee provides for COFA'\;s ministry and outreach pr ograms including youth\, men\, women and family as well as helps to cover the cost of food for the F riday night BBQ and Saturday Chuck Wagon dinner. & nbsp\;We greatly appreciate your financial assista nce!
\n \nRegistration Donation sho uld be paid by August 1st to confirm your spot!
\n \nIf you have questions\, contact Leslie at 303-909-3707 or Mike at 303.880.9878. W e can tell you what gear to bring\, what to expect \, and answer any questions you may have.
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\n \nMore Detail About the Ride: The Alpine Loop is a scenic dri ve in Lake City\, Colorado that offers stunning vi ews of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. It is a 52-mile loop that traverses some of the most beau tiful and rugged terrain in the state\, including high mountain passes\, alpine lakes\, and historic mining towns.
\n \nThe Alpine Loop starts and ends in Lake City\, a small mountain town in s outhwest Colorado. From there\, it heads west on C ounty Road 20 towards Engineer Pass\, which reache s an elevation of 12\,800 feet. This stretch of ro ad offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains \, including the Wetterhorn and Uncompahgre Peaks.
\n \nAfter crossing Engineer Pass\, the Al pine Loop continues south on County Road 2 towards the historic mining town of Animas Forks. This se ction of road is very rough and requires a high-cl earance\, four-wheel-drive vehicle. Animas Forks i s a ghost town that was once a bustling mining com munity in the late 1800s.
\n \nFrom Animas Forks\, the Alpine Loop continues east on County R oad 5 towards Cinnamon Pass\, which reaches an ele vation of 12\,640 feet. This stretch of road is al so very rugged and requires a high-clearance\, fou r-wheel-drive vehicle. The views from Cinnamon Pas s are spectacular\, with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
\n \nAfter crossing Cinnamon Pass\, the Alpine Loop heads east on Coun ty Road 30 towards Lake City. This section of the road is a bit easier and offers more gentle terrai n. Along the way\, you'\;ll pass by several alp ine lakes and have stunning views of the mountains .
\n \nYou&rsquo\;ll get to see abandoned m ines\, mining equipment\, and other structures tha t were used in the mining process.
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\n \nYou&rsquo\;ll see the Ute-Ulay mi ne\, this was a historic mining operation located in the Lake City Mining District of Colorado. The mine was established in the late 1800s\, during th e peak of the region'\;s silver boom\, and it w as one of the largest and most successful mines in the area.
\n \nIn the early 1900s\, the Ut e-Ulay mine was closed\, along with many of the ot her mines in the Silverton Mining District. The mi ne'\;s buildings and equipment were either dism antled or left to decay\, and the site was eventua lly abandoned.
\n \nToday\, the Ute-Ulay mi ne is a popular tourist destination\, attracting v isitors who are interested in exploring the histor y of the American West and the mining heritage of the region. Visitors can tour the site and see the remains of the mine\, including old mining equipm ent and ore carts\, as well as other artifacts rel ated to the area'\;s mining history.
\n \n < p>If you have questions about this event\, contact Leslie at 303.909.9707 or Mike at 303.880.9878.\n \nCOFA is a private\, faith-bas ed ministry. Participation in COFA events is subje ct to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Co de of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restrict participation to individuals who align with our m inistry&rsquo\;s purpose.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Do you want to see the world from a mo untain top in the Colorado Rockies? If you do\, c ome and join the COFA National Off-Road event on A ugust 27th - 29th of 2027 in Lake City Colorado! We'll ride some of the most incredible scenic trai ls in southern Colorado. The views are breathtaki ng up to 13\,000 feet\, and will create memories f or years to come.\n \n \n \n We'll meet Friday nig ht\, August 27th\, at 5:00 PM for a meet-and-greet BBQ. On Saturday\, August 28th\, we will look at some old mines and ghost towns as we ride our 4-w heelers and learn about the history of Colorado's mining industry. You'll see mines from the 1860's and 1870's. There will be a Cowboy Chuck Wagon d inner on Saturday evening with your COFA Off-Road group. Bring your camera\, sunscreen\, and enjoy the world from the top of the mountains. \n \n \n \n LODGING: If Camping is your thing\, there are camping areas near the Uncompahgre\, Grand Mesa\, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. The National Forest Service has several areas to pitch your te nt. There are nearby campgrounds\, and you should reserve a camping spot in advance.\n \n \n \n Clic k here (https://lakecity.com/camping/) for camping availability near Lake City.\n \n \n \n For RV’s\ , click here for your best RV Park options in the area (https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/color ado/lake-city)\, so you can enjoy Lake City and th e greater Alpine Loop area!\n \n \n \n For Hotels/ motels\, check out this link by clicking here (htt ps://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/directory/Sear ch/lodging-travel-159470).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OHV RENTAL INFO: If you don't own an OHV\, there are OHV rentals in Lake City.\n \n \n \n Lake City Auto & Sports Center: 809 N. State HWY 149\, Lake City\, CO 81235 Phone: 970-944-2311\n \n \n \n L ake City Loopers: 130 Gunnison Ave. Lake City\, CO 81235 Text or call: 970-784-6630 email: info@lake cityloopers.com\n \n \n \n Call them now if you ca n\, or early in May. Reserve the OHV for all day Saturday\, August 28th\, 2027.\n \n \n \n If you'r e bringing your own Off Highway Vehicle\, make sur e that it's in good working condition. Check the f luids and/or have your mechanic look your vehicle over. COFA strongly recommends that you have insu rance on your own vehicle. You never know what ma y happen and it's best to be protected.\n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n COFA is an All-Volunteer\ , non-denominational\, designated 501(c)(3) non-pr ofit organization. Your suggested donation of $75 is per person\, regardless of the number of days a ttended. This fee provides for COFA's ministry an d outreach programs including youth\, men\, women and family as well as helps to cover the cost of f ood for the Friday night BBQ and Saturday Chuck Wa gon dinner. We greatly appreciate your financial assistance!\n \n \n \n Registration Donation shoul d be paid by August 1st to confirm your spot!\n \n \n \n If you have questions\, contact Leslie at 3 03-909-3707 or Mike at 303.880.9878. We can tell y ou what gear to bring\, what to expect\, and answe r any questions you may have.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Detail About the Ride: The Alpine Loop is a scenic drive in Lake City\, Colorado that offer s stunning views of the surrounding San Juan Mount ains. It is a 52-mile loop that traverses some of the most beautiful and rugged terrain in the state \, including high mountain passes\, alpine lakes\, and historic mining towns.\n \n \n \n The Alpine Loop starts and ends in Lake City\, a small mounta in town in southwest Colorado. From there\, it hea ds west on County Road 20 towards Engineer Pass\, which reaches an elevation of 12\,800 feet. This s tretch of road offers stunning views of the San Ju an Mountains\, including the Wetterhorn and Uncomp ahgre Peaks.\n \n \n \n After crossing Engineer Pa ss\, the Alpine Loop continues south on County Roa d 2 towards the historic mining town of Animas For ks. This section of road is very rough and require s a high-clearance\, four-wheel-drive vehicle. Ani mas Forks is a ghost town that was once a bustling mining community in the late 1800s.\n \n \n \n Fr om Animas Forks\, the Alpine Loop continues east o n County Road 5 towards Cinnamon Pass\, which reac hes an elevation of 12\,640 feet. This stretch of road is also very rugged and requires a high-clear ance\, four-wheel-drive vehicle. The views from Ci nnamon Pass are spectacular\, with views of the su rrounding mountains and valleys.\n \n \n \n After crossing Cinnamon Pass\, the Alpine Loop heads eas t on County Road 30 towards Lake City. This sectio n of the road is a bit easier and offers more gent le terrain. Along the way\, you'll pass by several alpine lakes and have stunning views of the mount ains.\n \n \n \n You’ll get to see abandoned mines \, mining equipment\, and other structures that we re used in the mining process.\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n You’ll see the Ute-Ulay mine\, this was a his toric mining operation located in the Lake City Mi ning District of Colorado. The mine was establishe d in the late 1800s\, during the peak of the regio n's silver boom\, and it was one of the largest an d most successful mines in the area.\n \n \n \n In the early 1900s\, the Ute-Ulay mine was closed\, along with many of the other mines in the Silverto n Mining District. The mine's buildings and equipm ent were either dismantled or left to decay\, and the site was eventually abandoned.\n \n \n \n Toda y\, the Ute-Ulay mine is a popular tourist destina tion\, attracting visitors who are interested in e xploring the history of the American West and the mining heritage of the region. Visitors can tour t he site and see the remains of the mine\, includin g old mining equipment and ore carts\, as well as other artifacts related to the area's mining histo ry.\n \n \n \n If you have questions about this ev ent\, contact Leslie at 303.909.9707 or Mike at 30 3.880.9878.\n \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-b ased ministry. Participation in COFA events is sub ject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restri ct participation to individuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n \n \n [eo_venue_map]\n \ n CATEGORIES:Outdoor Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20270827T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270829T120000 LOCATION:Lake City\, CO \n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=441 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_442_843a1dcc0d917eecb41020289878b4c5@cofausa.org SUMMARY:COFA Fall Retreat (Bemidji\, MN) Sep 16 - 21\, 202 7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \nView our Fall Retreat video by clicking the image above.
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This is a great event not only for
the fishing\, but if you need to take a break fro
m your busy life and spend some time relaxing\, yo
u might consider this retreat. Some of the most sc
enic biking and hiking trails in the US are near L
ake Bemidji. It'\;s a beautiful fall getaway\;
the fall colors are starting to show\, the geese a
re flying overhead\, wild turkey and deer roam the
woods\, while the smell of an oak campfire waffle
s in the evening air. You have the headwaters of t
he Mississippi River starting in Itasca State Park
\, a natural history museum\, and old town Bemidji
with many quaint shops. \;Besides fishing\, t
here is plenty to do\; nature hikes and bike rides
\, canoeing and kayaking at camp\, a day hike at I
tasca State Park to see the headwaters of the Miss
issippi\, as well as shopping in the quaint town o
f Bemidji\, plus more! \;
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We offer a short da
ily devotional with lively music that will be upli
fting and encouraging.
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ur family! If you'\;re a homeschooler\, there i
s plenty of science and history to teach your chil
dren from the area. Free wifi is available in the
facility. The woods\, waters\, and wildlife offer
amazing learning opportunities. The Native America
n history from Bemidji is something kids will enjo
y learning about\; for example\, you have tribes\,
including Ojibwe (Chippewa)\, Ho-Chunk\, Menomine
e\, Mohican\, Oneida\, Odawa\, Potawatomi\, and Si
oux.
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\n \nWe will be lodging in cabins and dining at Camp Oak Hills on Lake Marquette south of Bemidji\, MN (hom e to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox). \;The local lakes we fish hold some of the N ation'\;s largest walleye\, northern pike\, and musky. You will get a chance to fish\, trade stor ies\, and make some new friends. \;
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The cost
for this kind of event with hotel\, meals and fish
ing for five days in Bemidji would cost well over
$1\,500 per person. COFA is offering this event fo
r $500 per person\, $375 per child 5 to 11 years o
ld\, and those under 5 free. A non-refundable depo
sit of $350 per person will reserve your spot at t
he Fall Retreat! The remaining balance is due by S
eptember 1st.
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\n \nFor additional information\, contact Lesli e at 303-909-3707 with email at lesliea@cofausa.org\, or Mi ke at 303-880-9878 with email at mikeb@cofausa.org.
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\n \n< var>COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreem ent with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduc t. COFA reserves the right to restrict participati on to individuals who align with our ministry&rsqu o\;s purpose.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n View our Fall Retreat video by clickin g the image above.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COFA (C hristian Outdoor Fellowship of America) is offerin g the fishing getaway of a lifetime in the great s tate of Minnesota. You'll experience some of the g reatest walleye fishing in the US\, located in the heart of North Central Minnesota. There is great scenery and wildlife right out the back door of yo ur cabin. Who can come on this trip? It's open to singles\, couples\, and families! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a great event not only for the f ishing\, but if you need to take a break from your busy life and spend some time relaxing\, you migh t consider this retreat. Some of the most scenic b iking and hiking trails in the US are near Lake Be midji. It's a beautiful fall getaway\; the fall co lors are starting to show\, the geese are flying o verhead\, wild turkey and deer roam the woods\, wh ile the smell of an oak campfire waffles in the ev ening air. You have the headwaters of the Mississi ppi River starting in Itasca State Park\, a natura l history museum\, and old town Bemidji with many quaint shops. Besides fishing\, there is plenty to do\; nature hikes and bike rides\, canoeing and k ayaking at camp\, a day hike at Itasca State Park to see the headwaters of the Mississippi\, as well as shopping in the quaint town of Bemidji\, plus more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We offer a short da ily devotional with lively music that will be upli fting and encouraging.\n \n Bring your family! If you're a homeschooler\, there is plenty of science and history to teach your children from the area. Free wifi is available in the facility. The woods \, waters\, and wildlife offer amazing learning op portunities. The Native American history from Bemi dji is something kids will enjoy learning about\; for example\, you have tribes\, including Ojibwe ( Chippewa)\, Ho-Chunk\, Menominee\, Mohican\, Oneid a\, Odawa\, Potawatomi\, and Sioux.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will be lodging in cabins and dining at Camp Oak Hills on Lake Marquette south of Bemid ji\, MN (home to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox) . The local lakes we fish hold some of the Nation 's largest walleye\, northern pike\, and musky. Yo u will get a chance to fish\, trade stories\, and make some new friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n T he cost for this kind of event with hotel\, meals and fishing for five days in Bemidji would cost we ll over $1\,500 per person. COFA is offering this event for $500 per person\, $375 per child 5 to 11 years old\, and those under 5 free. A non-refunda ble deposit of $350 per person will reserve your s pot at the Fall Retreat! The remaining balance is due by September 1st. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For additional information\, contact Leslie at 303-90 9-3707 with email at lesliea@cofausa.org (mailto:l esliea@cofausa.org)\, or Mike at 303-880-9878 with email at mikeb@cofausa.org (mailto:mikeb@cofausa. org).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n COFA is an All-Volunteer\, non-denominational \, designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. W e are always interested in any dollar amount or eq uipment you would like to donate. It is greatly ap preciated! COFA trusts PayPal for online Payments / Donations (https://cofausa.org/sponsor/). (click link to make PayPal donation) Your tax-deductible donation goes toward ATV maintenance\, licensing\ , and other materials/equipment. Any amount you d onate is greatly appreciated!\n \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-based ministry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agreement with our State ment of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves t he right to restrict participation to individuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n \n \n [eo_venue_map]\n \n CATEGORIES:Fishing CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20270916T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270921T110000 LOCATION:Bemidji\, MN \n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=442 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR
