CMC students supporting Leadville’s cycling community In Leadville, we spend a lot of time outdoors and on trails. In fact, the extensive trail system that winds and loops around the Cloud City is one of the town’s biggest recreational assets. Whether your crushing dirt while running cross-country or crunching snow on a fat-bike, chances are […]
Mountain O students put gear to the test on 8-day backpacking class
Perched on the edge of a mountain, Cody and his classmates looked out over the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. A few moments ago, he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to climb over the ridge. The scree and the slope looked intimidating, but Cody and the other backpackers in his group continued to ascend. One-by-one they […]
Outdoor Adventures for All
High Rockies Adventure Club: Experiences and Excursions for all CMC Leadville Students You don’t become an expert overnight. It takes countless hours of dedication to grow any skill, particularly when it comes to outdoor recreation; planning weekend trips, studying maps, learning trails, acquiring gear, and getting to know your adventure partners and peers. The High […]
‘Snowboarding forever’ with the Ski Area Ops program
Ski Area Ops graduate lands full-time position at Killington Ski Resort Colin Whitaker has been snowboarding for more than twenty years. According to him, it’s his life passion. At a young age, he knew he wanted to make a career in the ski industry. In 2013, he began working as a ski patroller at Wintergreen […]
2019 Haunted Hills Races presented by ON Running on Oct 27
The 4th annual Haunted Hills Race returns to trails at Colorado Mountain College Leadville on Sunday, October 27. The 2019 Haunted Hills Races are presented by ON Running, sponsor of the CMC Cross Country Running Team. This year’s event will feature a collegiate women’s 5k race, a collegiate men’s 7k race, a Haunted Hills 1 […]
Ski Ops Grad Lands Job at Hometown Mountain
Returning to His Roots: Ski Ops Grad Lands Job at Hometown Mountain Dallas Zamora is returning to the mountains he grew up on, and bringing his career with him. Thanks to his degree in Ski Area Operations and three years of professional experience on his resume, Dallas landed a job as a Terrain Park Cat […]
8 reasons to live on-campus at the #1 Adventure College
Going to college at 10,200’ elevation isn’t for everyone—but if you crave mountain adventures and million dollar views, you’ll thrive at Colorado Mountain College Leadville. The campus is a four-season outdoor recreation paradise, ideal for college students who find a balance between inspired academics and an active lifestyle. Besides the wood floors, breathtaking mountain views […]
Mountain Meteorology Workshop October 15 – 17
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and Colorado Mountain College are offering a Mountain Meteorology Workshop, October 15 – 17 in Leadville, CO. This three-day course is open to the public and designed for avalanche practitioners and avid recreationalists. Anyone interested in mountain weather phenomena is welcome to attend, and no previous meteorological education is […]
Welcome CMC XC Running Team Athletes
Six student athletes will represent the Colorado Mountain College Cross Country Team On your marks, get set, GO! This fall, Colorado Mountain College Leadville launches the first competitive cross-country running team in CMC’s history. Students will compete with men’s and women’s teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)—women compete on 6K courses, and […]
2020 National Snowshoe Championships to be held in Leadville
Leadville awarded US National Snowshoe Championships in 2020 Originally shared to CMC E-News on 4/1/19 Leadville has won the bid to host the U.S. National Snowshoe Championships during the competition’s 20th anniversary in 2020. The championships will take place Feb. 28-March 1 on Colorado Mountain College’s campus trails. Darren Brungardt is a CMC […]