Ski patrollers are the stewards of the mountain. On a daily basis, patrollers wear a multitude of different hats—from responding to medical issues and maintaining terrain closures to marking hazards and avalanche mitigation. They go to great lengths to keep the mountain a beautiful and safe place for guests to enjoy and their pride and passion […]
Avalanche science
Earn a Snow, Weather & Avalanche Field Technician certificate from Colorado Mountain College
At Colorado Mountain College, we’re known for our snow-related degrees and programs, so it’s only natural that we expand into snow science and avalanche safety training. Our Avalanche Science program is the only one of its kind in the nation!When you graduate from our high-quality, high-altitude Avalanche Science Program, you will understand the basics of weather forecasting, know the fundamentals of snow science and how snow behaves, and master essential avalanche control and avalanche rescue techniques.
On-site, intensive sessions in Leadville are scheduled three times per year. The rest of your course work is completed via live web meetings and independently online.
Colorado AVITalks: 2 Days of Avalanche Safety Education and Training in Salida, CO
Colorado AVITalks: Avalanche Safety Education & Training in Salida Colorado Mountain College’s Avalanche Science program has partnered with Monarch Ski Area and CO AVITalks to provide two days of Avalanche Safety Education and Skills on January 11 and 12, 2019. This year’s event series is a combination of 2 field days with Colorado Mountain College […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMC Leadville to Launch Avalanche Awareness Twitter Campaign #CMCAviAware
CMC Leadville to tweet backcountry tips and avalanche facts Feb 25 – Mar 3, 2018 Expert avalanche forecasters are describing current avalanche conditions in Colorado as dangerous, rare and risky. Colorado Mountain College, home to the Avalanche Science program based in Leadville and developed through a partnership with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), sees […]
CMC, Monarch Ski Patrol Provide Avalanche Safety Scholarships for Local High School Students
CMC and Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol partner to promote avalanche education for high school students. Thanks to a successful collaboration between Colorado Mountain College and Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol, two Chaffee County high school students were able to expand their backcountry skills and avalanche safety knowledge this winter. Keagon Cox (Salida High School) […]
Avalanche Science Open House Feb 16
Avalanche Science Open House Feb 16, 3 – 6:45pm An open house event for the Avalanche Science program will be held at Colorado Mountain College Leadville on Friday, February 16 from 3 – 6:45pm. See the campus buildings, visit our 300+ acre trail system and learn about our educational equipment during the campus tour. Visit […]
Colorado AviTalks: 2 Evenings of Avalanche Safety Presentations
2018 Colorado AviTalks in Buena Vista and Salida Come be a part of a new model of avalanche safety conversation, meet other snow junkies, and listen to targeted presentations by well-known professionals on the latest in avalanche safety. Update your knowledge-base and find out if there is something you’ve been missing. Colorado AviTalks provide continuing […]
Avalanche Science Week, Nov 27 – Dec 1
Watch CMC Leadville’s social media feeds, November 27 – December 1, for info and updates from the Avalanche Science on-campus session. The first year of the new Avalanche Science program is underway. This snow safety program is the first of its kind in the nation, developed in partnership with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The […]
Avalanche Science Scholarships
Significant Funding Available for Avalanche Science Scholarships There are several Colorado Mountain College scholarships available for students interested in the new Avalanche Science program. Though the usual deadline for CMC scholarships is March 1, the deadline has been extended for Avalanche Science students to June 15, 2017. To apply for scholarship funds you must Contact Marc Thomas, […]