CMC’s Female Fly Fishing Scholarship The fly fishing industry is on the rise around the country. With growing interest and newcomers joining the sport, the need for qualified guides is also in demand. The Colorado Mountain College Professional Fly Fishing Guide program, based in Leadville, CO, trains the next generation of skilled fly fishing guides. […]
Local Firefighters Train with CMC Fire Academy
Colorado’s future firefighters gathered alongside instructors from local fire departments for a flashover training simulation in Dotsero, CO. The simulation is just one piece of training that sets the Colorado Mountain College Fire Academy apart from other programs and certifications. “Colorado Mountain College’s Fire Academy is mostly hands-on,” says Taylor DeField, an 18-year-old student from […]
Outdoor Industry Workforce Summit
The future of the outdoor recreation industry is bright and Colorado Mountain College students hold the cliff notes and connections that will drive successful outdoor careers. On Thursday, October 18, 2018 the Outdoor Industry Workforce Summit was held at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs. A select group of students were invited to participate in a […]
Colorado’s First Terrain Park Open for Season Built by CMC Students
At 10,200′ elevation Leadville, CO has plenty of crisp nights. In the past few days, overnight temperatures have dropped below 28 degrees Fahrenheit, creating ideal conditions for making snow, something that Colorado Mountain College students are getting a lot of practice in. In fact, ski area operations students and faculty have made enough snow to cover […]
3rd Annual Haunted Hills Races on October 28
Run for your life! The 2018 Haunted Hills Races are October 28. The CMC Running Club will host the 3rd Annual Haunted Hills Races at Colorado Mountain College Leadville on October 28, 2018. The event will include the 8K mountain bike race, 6K men’s and women’s collegiate running races, the 2K kids fun run, and […]
CMC Leadville Banned Books Contest
Banned Books Week is September 23 – 29, 2018. It is an annual event celebrating the fREADom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Help the CMC Library celebrate the fREADdom to seek and express ideas by guessing why each of the selected books were banned. Correct […]
Woodward Copper’s Newest Terrain Park Builder
The Ski Area Operations curriculum blends technical and hands-on training, and is recognized by local resorts for its comprehensive approach in preparing students for lifelong on-mountain careers. Steve Nicosia, a 25 year-old student from East Aurora, NY has been enrolled since fall 2017. One year into the two-year program, and he’s landed a position as […]
Collegiate Peaks Forum Series to feature Dr. Ethan Greene’s Avalanche Science lecture
Dr. Ethan Greene to present Avalanche Science lecture at the Buena Vista Community Center, September 13 Dr. Ethan Greene, Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and instructor of the avalanche science program at Colorado Mountain College, will present the Collegiate Peaks Forum Series lecture “Avalanche Science: The Cold Facts” at 7:00 p.m. on […]
Stories Behind the Leadville Murals
Stories Behind the Leadville Murals The streets of historic Leadville are lined with classical architecture and colorful houses – celebrated remains from the early mining days. Stories are passed down through local museums and art installations that commemorate a variety of historic and modern memories. Glancing around town, there are several murals that may cause […]
Mountain View Residence Hall 21+ Floor
CMC offers 21+ Housing Option for Non-traditional Leadville Students When most people think of the “typical” college experience, often they perceive a group of 18-year-olds living in a rambunctious institutional dormitory. At Colorado Mountain College Leadville, this model is shifting. CMC Leadville serves many different student groups; traditional post-high school graduates, full-time, part-time, transfer, veterans, […]