Ski Area Operations student hired as Risk Manager at Loveland Ski Area Warren Lewis learned to ski in the Bavarian Alps on Valentine’s Day in 2012 — but it wasn’t exactly a romantic ski vacation. He and his wife were stationed in Germany, while serving in the Army. They took a ski lesson from an […]
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Natural Resource Management Program Open House and Live Broadcast
NRM Program Open House & Live Broadcast Q&A on April 11 The Natural Resource Management (NRM) program at Colorado Mountain College Leadville is hosting an open house event on April 11, 2018. This free event is open to all who are interested in learning more about the NRM program and NRM Field Institute. Participants will […]
14th Annual Cloud City Rail Jam March 24
The 14th Annual Cloud City Rail Jam returns to Leadville’s Dutch Henri Hill on Saturday, March 24, 2018 with a new twist. This year’s rail jam will include a pond skim event (weather dependent) as well as the classic all-ages rail jam competition. Entry is $15, cash only, and those who bring a non-perishable food […]
CMC Leadville provides debt free education for first generation student
First Generation College Student Discovers Debt Free Education at CMC Isela Saucedo has lived in Leadville, CO her entire life, and she knows what it takes to thrive at 10,200′ above sea level. Isela is in her second year at Colorado Mountain College, and holds three jobs at Lake County Vision, Elevated Eyewear and is […]
CMC Trained Firefighters Serve Local Community
What does it take to become a Colorado firefighter? Colorado Mountain College’s Fire Academy I has created a successful formula that is respected and recognized by many Colorado fire departments. Students learn from experienced firefighters, complete hours of training, and participate in more live burns than any other academy in the state. Upon completion of […]
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) […]
2018 Colorado Cup Race Results
2018 Colorado Cup Race Results Flurries were flying on Saturday morning at the 2018 Colorado Cup Race Series in Leadville, CO. Though wet weather made for challenging conditions, fifty competitors lined up on the trails at Colorado Mountain College for a series of fat bike and snowshoe races. The snowshoe races included a 200m & […]
Real World Students in a Real Mountain Town
Real World Students in a Real Mountain Town by Leah Elkins, originally published in the Leadville Herald I enrolled in Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Leadville over a year ago as a transfer student from a university. Having fallen in love with the Rockies after a summer-long camping trip, I knew my education yearned for opportunities […]
A Competitive Edge in the Environmental Job Market
Natural Resource Management: an affordable first-step towards an environmental career that will put you ahead The environmental job market is strong and growing. Graduates of the Natural Resource Management program at Colorado Mountain College Leadville are finding their professional experience is what’s setting them apart from their peers in this competitive and dynamic industry. Ryan […]
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 […]