5 Reasons to Give Presentations in College by Leah Elkins, Outdoor Recreation Leadership student and Residence Assistant Giving presentations is an invaluable learning opportunity. Whether in-class, out-of-class, at a conference, on the job, at an event you should be giving as many presentations as possible. The lessons you’ll learn will be valuable for your future […]
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Leadville Students to Receive FREE Copper Mountain Ski Pass
Earn a degree and Ski for Free at CMC Leadville Ski Free at CMC Thirty-four minutes. That’s how long it takes for students at Colorado Mountain College Leadville to travel from campus to the slopes at Copper Mountain. It’s a short commute, and it leaves plenty of time for studying — or shredding — […]
CMC Leadville to Live Stream Graduation May 4
Colorado Mountain College Leadville and Chaffee County will celebrate 2018 graduates on Friday, May 4. The graduation will be held in the gym in the Climax Molybdenum Leadership Center at CMC Leadville at 6 p.m. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. For those who cannot attend in person, Colorado Mountain College […]
Ski Ops Graduate Masters his Craft
Ski Area Operations Graduate Patrick Torsell has his Finger on the Pulse of the Ski Industry Patrick Torsell climbs confidently into the snowcat parked on Harrison Ave. He swings his legs into the PistenBully and smiles at the crews preparing for the annual Ski Joring event. Though he is 1,700 miles from Harrisburg, PA where […]
SAO Student Hired as Loveland Risk Manager
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 […]
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) […]