With longer days and plenty of afternoon sunshine, we’re eager to stretch our legs and explore local trails! The CMC Leadville Running Club is excited to welcome community members to the summer trail running series. Students, locals, visitors… anyone who shares our love for trail running are invited. Join the Leadville Running Club on Monday afternoons for […]
Female Fly Fishing Guide, Kaitlin Boyer
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 […]
Avalanche Science Scholarships
Significant Funding Available for Avalanche Science Scholarships There are several Colorado Mountain College scholarships available for students interested in the new Avalanche Science program. Though the usual deadline for CMC scholarships is March 1, the deadline has been extended for Avalanche Science students to June 15, 2017. To apply for scholarship funds you must Contact Marc Thomas, […]
Leadville Alumni Lands in the Twin Cities
Alumni Feature: Anna Sophia Wolner Leadville alumni Anna Sophia Wolner graduated from Colorado Mountain College Leadville in May 2016 with an Associates of Arts degree. Today, Anna is a full-time student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus, majoring in Sustainable Food Systems. Growing up in Winona, MN— just two hours from the Twin […]
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 […]
Leadville Energy Champion Award
Physical Plant Recognized for Leadville Energy Conservation Efforts Each year the Cloud City Conservation Center a local environmental non-profit, recognizes individuals and organizations who are making a difference in the Leadville community. This year, David Negrete, Physical Plant Manager at Colorado Mountain College Leadville, was presented with the “Energy Champion Award” – for his efforts […]
Colorado Public Lands Day and Leadville Community Clean-Up
Colorado Public Lands Day and Leadville Community Clean-Up Hosted by Headwaters of the Arkansas Watershed Group Colorado became the first state in the nation to establish a holiday recognizing the value of public lands within the state. From now on, the third Saturday in May will be known as Colorado Public Lands Day and will […]
Feature: Leadville Student Jobs
Leadville Student Jobs Students at Colorado Mountain College Leadville inspire us daily. Their dedication to academics, career goals, and ambitious attitudes are constantly impressing even the most industrious staff and faculty. Many students juggle a full course load with a part-time or full-time job in Leadville or nearby communities. These students are pros at time management, […]
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 […]