hey urbi, thanks for the info. i will arrive sat evening, and might come to the dinner event if it does not get too late. i am looking to spend some quality time outdoors b4 this new england weather shuts me in for the next 4 months. so rafting sounds like a lot of fun. btw, are there any particular clubs/sports bars that you can recommend? also, i hear colorado has quite a few nepalese restaurants. are there any good ones? appreciate the help. jhilke T.