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Semester 36: Life on Campus

This past week was jam-packed with academics! Because we had half days on Thursday and Friday due to Ski Week, the beginning of the week had extra classes. Needless to say, we were very busy! In history, we finished up essays about the importance of history in the 21st century; in science we did snow-based […]

Semester

Semester 36: “Classes are off to a great start”

Classes started the Thursday after we got back from first expedition. We started out in science learning about some of the different types of ice crystals and the different processes of snow metamorphosis. Then in lab we trecked out to the soccer field where we dug four feet down in order to test the density and

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Semester 36: First Expedition

Expedition Group A spent the last two weeks hiking in the Jacob’s Chair region of Utah. The initial plan for the trip was to make a full circumnavigation of Found Mesa and Gravel Canyon, by way of dropping into canyons, scrambling through them, climbing out, and traversing along mesa tops. However, we had to make

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Finding Academic Success in the Backcountry

Each year, when our admissions team visits with prospective students and families, we field a version of the same question. People want to know how HMI offers both a top-notch wilderness program and an academic curriculum rich in conent. The question is a good one: HMI seeks to do an incredible amount at the highest levels. When this query

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Summer Hike #1

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Relaxing after work

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Online Learning Glossary

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Tips to Succeed in an Online Course

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HMI Gap on the Road with USA Gap Year Fairs

HMI Gap is officially on the road with USA Gap Year Fairs. We are traveling across the country to meet students face to face during Gap Fairs, High School presentations, and visits at local climbing gyms. This is a great way to learn more about the program, speak to our Program Coordinators and Lead Faculty, and get many

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HMI Gap on the Road with USA Gap Year Fairs

HMI Gap is officially on the road with USA Gap Year Fairs. We are traveling across the country to meet students face to face during Gap Fairs, High School presentations, and visits at local climbing gyms. This is a great way to learn more about the program, speak to our Program Coordinators and Lead Faculty, and get many

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