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 […]
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.
Local Avalanche Experts and CMC Instructors
Starting in fall 2017, Colorado Mountain College Leadville will introduce 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 […]
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 […]
4 Things we Learned in Canyon Orientation
4 Things we Learned in Canyon Orientation Student reflections and photos from Aspen Gau (Outdoor Recreation Leadership) on his experience with the Canyon Orientation course a.k.a “Canyon O”. Visit coloradomtn.edu to learn more about the Outdoor Recreation Leadership program at Colorado Mountain College. We are incredibly lucky to be able to attend a college that offers […]
Avalanche Science Open House and Facebook Live Broadcast
Avalanche Science Open House & Facebook Live Broadcast Colorado Mountain College, known for snow-related degrees and outdoor programs, is excited to begin accepting applications for the new Avalanche Science program. On April 7, 2017, the CMC Leadville campus invites interested students to an open house event from 3 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. Students will be […]
Peak Perspectives; Mountain Orientation
Leadville Mountain Orientation A narrative by Aspen Gau, a Leadville student in the Outdoor program at Colorado Mountain College. Students in the Mountain Orientation class explored the Mount Harvard Wilderness area in early October. Mountain Orientation, affectionately called “Mountain O”, was Aspen’s first outdoor orientation course. The course is a concentrated field experience in the […]
Beyond Technical; The Human Aspect of an Outdoor Career
Beyond Technical; The Human Aspect of an Outdoor Career Graduate Feature, Brett Menter Since graduating in 2014 with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Brett Menter has found himself leading heli-ski trips in Alaska, guiding ice climbing trips on glaciers, coordinating outdoor activities for disabled children and more recently, instructing outdoor orientation classes at Colorado Mountain […]
Adventures with the Outdoor Pursuits Club
Planning a mountain adventure and need access to the right gear? The Leadville Outdoor Pursuits Club can help! Whether you’re looking to head into the backcountry and need a splitboard, or you want to explore the campus trails via fatbike, Outdoor Pursuits can help you plan your adventure and supply necessary gear for the journey. “Outdoor Pursuits […]
Leadville Trail Dozer Operations
CMC Sculpts New Trails and Leaders in Colorado’s Trail Building Industry Trail Dozer Operations in Leadville Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus recently partnered with Tony Boone Trails, LLC out of Salida to pilot Trail Dozer Operations, a class in mechanical trail construction. Utilizing two state-of-the-art trail dozers, six students practiced sculpting contoured trails, berms, and […]
Buena Vista Farmers Market
Buena Vista Farmers Market by Sarah Duprey, Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies, CMC Leadville Sarah Duprey, an Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies student at Colorado Mountain College Leadville is currently interning for the summer at an organic farm in Buena Vista. She is busy working in the fields, helping out at the farmers market, and enjoying […]