♥ Editor’s picks in Lander
A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Lander.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification ♥ FeaturedInternational Climbers’ Festival
ICInternational Climbers’ Festival
Annually in July (2026: July 9–12)
📍 Lander City Park & area crags
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Clinics at the crag, art crawl, parties — the longest-running climbers’ festival in the U.S.
♥ FeaturedJurassic Classic MTB Festival
LCLander Cycling Club
Annually in August (2026: Aug 16–18)
📍 Lander City Park & area trails
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Three-day festival — rides for all abilities, clinics, shuttles, music, films.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedSinks Canyon Trail Races
LRLander Running Club
Annually in June (2026: June 13) — 6/18/50 km
📍 Sinks Canyon, near Lander
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Kids’ 1 km, 6 km, 18 km, and a 50 km mountain course starting and finishing in Sinks Canyon.