Snowshoeing is one of the fastest growing winter sports, and for good reason! People all around the world are discovering that snowshoeing is inclusive, inexpensive, and an incredible way to experience nature while getting a great work-out. Here in Leadville, where snow graces our trails from October to May, snowshoeing is a favorite pastime for […]
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Learn how to be a commercial river guide at CMC
Whitewater Paddling Leadership Learn how to be a commercial river guide at CMC As of mid-December, the Colorado snowpack is about 133% of the average for this time of year. Though most folks are currently dreaming about powder days, pretty soon we’ll be dusting off those paddles and PFDs. The best way to prepare for […]
Lake County Awarded 2019 Culture of Health Prize
Lake County, Colorado recognized for community initiatives, awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s prize The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has selected Lake County as one of five communities across the United States to receive its 2019 Culture of Health Prize. This prestigious award recognizes the efforts of Lake County organizations like Lake County Build a […]
Four Seasons of Riding with the Cloud City Wheelers
CMC students supporting Leadville’s cycling community In Leadville, we spend a lot of time outdoors and on trails. In fact, the extensive trail system that winds and loops around the Cloud City is one of the town’s biggest recreational assets. Whether your crushing dirt while running cross-country or crunching snow on a fat-bike, chances are […]
Outdoor Adventures for All
High Rockies Adventure Club: Experiences and Excursions for all CMC Leadville Students You don’t become an expert overnight. It takes countless hours of dedication to grow any skill, particularly when it comes to outdoor recreation; planning weekend trips, studying maps, learning trails, acquiring gear, and getting to know your adventure partners and peers. The High […]
‘Snowboarding forever’ with the Ski Area Ops program
Ski Area Ops graduate lands full-time position at Killington Ski Resort Colin Whitaker has been snowboarding for more than twenty years. According to him, it’s his life passion. At a young age, he knew he wanted to make a career in the ski industry. In 2013, he began working as a ski patroller at Wintergreen […]
Ski Ops Grad Lands Job at Hometown Mountain
Returning to His Roots: Ski Ops Grad Lands Job at Hometown Mountain Dallas Zamora is returning to the mountains he grew up on, and bringing his career with him. Thanks to his degree in Ski Area Operations and three years of professional experience on his resume, Dallas landed a job as a Terrain Park Cat […]
Welcome CMC XC Running Team Athletes
Six student athletes will represent the Colorado Mountain College Cross Country Team On your marks, get set, GO! This fall, Colorado Mountain College Leadville launches the first competitive cross-country running team in CMC’s history. Students will compete with men’s and women’s teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)—women compete on 6K courses, and […]
2020 National Snowshoe Championships to be held in Leadville
Leadville awarded US National Snowshoe Championships in 2020 Originally shared to CMC E-News on 4/1/19 Leadville has won the bid to host the U.S. National Snowshoe Championships during the competition’s 20th anniversary in 2020. The championships will take place Feb. 28-March 1 on Colorado Mountain College’s campus trails. Darren Brungardt is a CMC […]
CMC and Leadville Race Series Partner to Benefit Running Team
CMC Cross Country Running Team finding their footing through a partnership with world-renowned Leadville Race Series Race season has officially arrived in Leadville! This weekend, hundreds of athletes will line up at Dutch Henri Hill, the start/finish line of the Leadville Race Series’ Silver Rush 50 courses, located on the northern edge of the Colorado […]