Outdoor Recreation & Races

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What you need to know

Check out these upcoming events such as races, runs, and activities that may be available virtually for a limited time.

Free to Roam e-Biking Rentals

Save on gas and have fun doing it! Check out a discounted electric bicycle (e-Bike) rental from Free to Roam e-Biking.

Get 25% off daily, weekly & monthly rentals, plus check out the Sandia-exclusive purchase discounts.

Sandia.gov email required as proof of employment.  Visit https://www.freetoroamebiking.com/sandians for more information.

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Hiking Resources

SNL Hiking resources: 

(NM) https://metagroup.sandia.gov/metagroups/wg-hiking

    • Group hikes every other Saturday

Helpful links:

Other helpful sites/apps:

 

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KAFB Outdoor Recreation & Rentals

Outdoor Recreation & Rentals
Your one-stop shop for rentals, trips and more!

Rentals
Seasonal: camper trailers, tents, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, bicycles, fishing gear, snow sports

Party equipment: popcorn makers, karaoke machines, and yard games

Services
Seasonal bike and ski/snowboard shop

Indoor Climbing Gym
Boulder Lab located inside Outdoor Rec

Monthly Activities (Seasonal)

  • Ski/Bike maintenance clinics
  • Climbing, hiking and backpacking trips
  • Hut trips
  • Disc Golf clinics
  • Modern Lumberjack Key Log Rolling
  • Kayak Roll Clinic and Open Roll
  • Bouldering 101

Visit the ODR website for more information  or check out the KAFB events calendar to register for activities. 505-846-1499

 

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KICKSTAND Cycles: Bike Rentals, eBike Sales & Service for All Bikes

Have you ever been curious about electronic bikes (ebikes)? KICKSTAND cycles are now offering Sandia employees a one-hour free bike rental, 10% off bike related service and 5% off a bike purchase.

Check out the link: kickstandcycleabq.com

 

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Monarch Mountain Lift Tickets

Monarch Mountain, 20 miles west of Salida, Colo., and 123 miles west of Colorado Springs, is celebrating its 85th year of operations.

That translates to a discount of up to 40% off the daily lift ticket price to Sandians for the 2024-2025 ski season.

Follow the promo code instructions to get your discounts and help Monarch Mountain celebrate.

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New Mexico River Adventures

New Mexico River Adventures offers a variety of outdoor experiences in and around the Santa Fe/Taos area of Northern New Mexico.

Whether you’re looking for a wild whitewater run through the Class IV rapids of the world-famous Taos Box or a scenic float through the azure canyon of the Rio Chama, New Mexico River Adventures has a river trip for you and your family or group.

Now offering a 15% discount to Sandia Labs employees using exclusive Sandia promo code. This is valid for our four most popular day trips, including the Racecourse Half Day. the Orilla Verde Half Day, the Taos Box Full Day and the Rio Grande Gorge Full Day.

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NM Sitzmarkers Ski & Social Club

Looking for like-minded people to go skiing with at areas in northern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado?Sounds like you might be looking for the NM Sitzmarkers Ski & Social Club.

We don’t just ski; we have other activities year-round to keep us off the streets. We are a non-profit club run by volunteers, and price our activities as close to the bone as possible to attract more participants.

Past trips to ski areas have included Wolf Creek, Purgatory, Telluride, Crested Butte and Steamboat Springs. Most are two- or three-day trips, depending on the distance. Prices include transportation (via bus if justified by the number of participants, otherwise via car-pooling), hotel accommodations and lift tickets.

We welcome Alpine and cross-country skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers. Trip schedules and pricing are usually posted in late summer or fall.

Member dues are $25/year for singles and $40/year for couples residing at the same street address. As an added inducement, Sandia employees, contractors and others affiliated with the Labs, as well as their spouses, will receive their first year’s membership free, upon submission of a valid “sandia.gov” e-mail address.

For more information, visit www.nmsitzmarkers.org. Look for us on Facebook or contact our membership coordinator: Priscilla Johnson johnson.dean23@yahoo.com.

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Routes Bicycle and Snowshoe Tours & Rentals

Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals provides a range of bicycle & snowshoe rentals and adventure tours throughout the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area.

15% discount off rentals and tours, plus check out the Sandia-exclusive purchase discounts.

Routes is also a full-service bicycle shop and manages the on-site Sandia BicycleLab and fleet bikes.

For general information, visit routesrentals.com or call 505-933-5667.

 

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RunFit

RunFit hosts running events all over the Albuquerque metro area. Join them for great events like the Shamrock Shuffle, Chunky Monkey Run, Great Pumpkin Chase and so much more.

Use the Sandia-exclusive promo code to save $5 off select races. Excludes Polly’s Run, Sunflower Run and Invisible Heroes Run.

Visit www.irunfit.org for the race calendar and more information. New events are being added as they become available.

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Run for the Zoo – May the Fourth Be With You

Run for the Zoo returns Sunday, May the Fourth!

Don your robes, lace up your running boots and set your blasters to “fun.” Have a fun time while raising valuable funds for your ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Choose from:

  • Half “Solo” Marathon
  • 10K Timed Run
  • 5K Timed Run
  • 5K Fitness Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Fun Run

Save 10% off registration for all ages with the Sandia-exclusive promo code. Code is valid online only and limited to the first 500 uses.

Sign up by April 12 to avoid late registration prices.

This is a very large event, so using Park & Ride is highly encouraged. Get full event info from www.runforthezoo.org.

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Ski Lift Tickets

Where did all the lift ticket discounts go?

Many resorts now operate with dynamic pricing. Because of this, most are unable to offer a discount as prices are constantly changing. SERP features deals as they become available, but our best advice is to buy your tickets in advance.  Employees and their dependents can also join one of the subsidized group activities available from the Sandia Snowriders group.

Monarch Mountain: Save up to 40% off the daily lift ticket price. Visit the promo codes page for details!

Snow Reports:

Be sure to check out the Ski and Snowboard Shop at KAFB Outdoor Recreation for rentals, repairs and tune ups. Open seasonally.

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Zia Skiers

Zia Skiers is a local Albuquerque winter sports group offering discounted ski/snowboard trips to northern New Mexico and southern Colorado resorts. Some trips include transportation. Alpine skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers are welcome.

The $15 annual membership fee is waived for new Sandia members and their spouses.

2024-25 trips include:

  • Dec. 13-15: Wolf Creek (Bus Trip) – Must respond by Sunday, Dec. 3
  • Jan 11-13: Purgatory (Bus Trip)
  • Feb 8-13: Telluride
  • March 1-3: Monarch Mountain

For questions and to register:

 

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Looking for something else?

Contact SERP

Now located in IPOC!

D/1261, first floor D Suite, near the SWIFT IT Bar

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday

serp@sandia.gov

505-844-8486

Subscribe to the monthly SERP Alert email (with periodic special mailings for last minute discounts or special events).

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