At 10,200′ elevation Leadville, CO has plenty of crisp nights. In the past few days, overnight temperatures have dropped below 28 degrees Fahrenheit, creating ideal conditions for making snow, something that Colorado Mountain College students are getting a lot of practice in. In fact, ski area operations students and faculty have made enough snow to cover […]
3rd Annual Haunted Hills Races on October 28
Run for your life! The 2018 Haunted Hills Races are October 28. The CMC Running Club will host the 3rd Annual Haunted Hills Races at Colorado Mountain College Leadville on October 28, 2018. The event will include the 8K mountain bike race, 6K men’s and women’s collegiate running races, the 2K kids fun run, and […]
CMC Leadville Banned Books Contest
Banned Books Week is September 23 – 29, 2018. It is an annual event celebrating the fREADom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Help the CMC Library celebrate the fREADdom to seek and express ideas by guessing why each of the selected books were banned. Correct […]
Woodward Copper’s Newest Terrain Park Builder
The Ski Area Operations curriculum blends technical and hands-on training, and is recognized by local resorts for its comprehensive approach in preparing students for lifelong on-mountain careers. Steve Nicosia, a 25 year-old student from East Aurora, NY has been enrolled since fall 2017. One year into the two-year program, and he’s landed a position as […]
Collegiate Peaks Forum Series to feature Dr. Ethan Greene’s Avalanche Science lecture
Dr. Ethan Greene to present Avalanche Science lecture at the Buena Vista Community Center, September 13 Dr. Ethan Greene, Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and instructor of the avalanche science program at Colorado Mountain College, will present the Collegiate Peaks Forum Series lecture “Avalanche Science: The Cold Facts” at 7:00 p.m. on […]
Stories Behind the Leadville Murals
Stories Behind the Leadville Murals The streets of historic Leadville are lined with classical architecture and colorful houses – celebrated remains from the early mining days. Stories are passed down through local museums and art installations that commemorate a variety of historic and modern memories. Glancing around town, there are several murals that may cause […]
Mountain View Residence Hall 21+ Floor
CMC offers 21+ Housing Option for Non-traditional Leadville Students When most people think of the “typical” college experience, often they perceive a group of 18-year-olds living in a rambunctious institutional dormitory. At Colorado Mountain College Leadville, this model is shifting. CMC Leadville serves many different student groups; traditional post-high school graduates, full-time, part-time, transfer, veterans, […]
The need for more female fly fishing guides
The source of the Arkansas River can be found near Leadville, CO at about 10,000′ elevation. These crystal clear snowmelt streams are ideal habitats for freshwater fish and similarly, ideal conditions for fly fishing. On a summer drive down highway 24, the scenic highway that follows the Arkansas River from Leadville to Buena Vista, you’ll […]
Backcountry Guide Seeks Avalanche Science Certification
Backcountry Guide Expands Critical Skills with Avalanche Science Certification Chris Peterson was looking to expand his education in snow science and avalanche forecasting when he discovered the Avalanche Science program at Colorado Mountain College Leadville. Having recently earned an Adventure Guide diploma in British Columbia, he knew CMC would give him a competitive edge in […]
Popular Leadville Day Trips
5 Must-See Leadville Day Trips by Leah Elkins, Outdoor Recreation Leadership student Turquoise Lake Just a couple miles outside of Leadville, this treasured high-altitude lake offers campgrounds and recreational fun on all fronts. Check it out to escape the summer heat, relax on the beach, go boating, fishing, biking – you name it! Even in […]