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) […]
Outdoor Education
Study Outdoor Education in the Colorado Rockies
Strong liberal arts foundation prepares you for a successful future
Become a leader in the land that you love! A career in Outdoor Education is your chance to impact youth, the environment, and the future. Our outdoor education degree program is not only unique and hands on, but it also gives you a competitive Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Outdoor Education, preparing you for a job or further study upon graduation.Our epic locale in the heart of the Rocky Mountains offers towering peaks, raging rivers, steep canyons and challenging descents to learn about and share. But that’s not all we offer.
At Colorado Mountain College, you’ll get the best of both worlds. The basics of a liberal arts education coupled with theoretical and hands-on outdoor leadership is a winning combination. Build a solid foundation for your future, whether you choose to get a job or pursue a higher degree.
We also offer a certificate in Outdoor Education. Depending on your goals and interests, the shorter certificate program might be right for you.
Spring 2018 Leadville Outdoor Field Courses
Grab your packs, paddles & bikes: Register for spring 2018 Leadville outdoor field courses Leadville, CO is a basecamp for adventure. This spring Colorado Mountain College Leadville is offering several outdoor field course experiences, including Backcountry Winter Travel Leadership, Whitewater Paddling Leadership, and Mountain Biking. These hands-on courses are open to the public, and non-degree […]
CMC Study Abroad Himalayan India, May 2018
Raft the Ganges River. Trek in the foothill forests of the Himalayas. Explore India’s mountain culture and environmental history. CMC’s study abroad program will immerse students in the culture and landscapes of India’s Himalayan Mountains. Students will gain new perspectives and have the experience of a lifetime while earning six CMC credits. The study abroad […]
Student-run Outdoor Pursuits Club takes Adventure to the Next Level
Welcome to the new and improved Outdoor Pursuits Club at Colorado Mountain College Leadville. Upcoming Outdoor Pursuits Club Trips: November 10 – 12, Sand Dunes National Park Camping Trip November 22 – 25, Moab Thanksgiving Trip: Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Camping. The Outdoor Pursuits Club is an active, dedicated student-led team passionate about leading […]
Wilderness First Responder Certification
Wilderness First Responder (WFR): Backcountry medical skills you hope to never need Seventeen Colorado Mountain College Leadville students can now add a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification to their outdoor resumes. Roger Coit, an experienced Outdoor and Emergency Services professor at Colorado Mountain College, led the 8-day intensive outdoor based course. Students ranged in age […]
Leadville Rock Climbing Courses, Fall 2017
Colorado Mountain College Leadville Rock Climbing Courses Offered Fall 2017 Colorado Mountain College is offering several Leadville rock climbing courses this fall; Sport Climbing, Top Rope Climbing, and Rock Climbing Leadership. Though designed to fit into the Outdoor Recreation Leadership curriculum, these outdoor oriented courses are open to the public, as well as all CMC […]
Veterans Join Fly Fishing Students in Leadville
Fly Fishing Therapy Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Veterans Join Students in Leadville In early June, when the snowmelt comes down from the mountains filling the rivers and reservoirs, the fish are ready for a spring feeding. Professional fly fishing guide students, eager to get out and practice their newly acquired skills, jump at the […]
Female Fly Fishing Guide, Kaitlin Boyer
Fly Gal Feature: Kaitlin Boyer Kaitlin Boyer picked up her first fly rod in 2010; an Orvis PractiCaster gifted to her by her dad, a Montana native and avid angler. But it wasn’t until recently that Kaitlin discovered her passion for guiding and decided to pursue the Fly Fishing Guide Certification program at Colorado Mountain […]
Local Avalanche Experts and CMC Instructors
In fall 2017, Colorado Mountain College Leadville introduced an immersive program on snow and avalanche safety. The Avalanche Science program, based at the 10,200-foot Leadville campus and taught by respected experts, is a long-term preparatory program for those aspiring to or currently working in and around avalanche terrain. The program, developed through a partnership with […]
Earning an Environmental Education
Earning an Environmental Education: CMC Leadville & Steamboat Springs by Sarah Duprey After spending several years at Colorado Mountain College Leadville studying Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies, I’ve come to realize that college is more than going to class and getting it a degree. It is also about learning what your passions are, and finding […]