Semester 49 Hikers of Hue Affinity Expedition An affinity space is a place and time for people who share a common identity to come together to share experiences, connection, and conversation. At HMI, we hold weekly affinity spaces for students …
By Rafa, Beckett, Coby, Griffin, & Suzanna Rafa: The Third Expedition flew by. From April 19th, 2023 to May 1st, 2023, it was definitely a time to remember. To be fairly honest, I believe that this was one of the …
Written by: Cedar, Bates, & Eddie Cedar: Mornings here are gorgeous. The cold nipping at your skin as you do AMX (morning exercise) or simply on the walk to the bathrooms to get ready to start your day. Some of …
Emma Rubinson, Semester 36 alum, sat down with us to speak about her recent experiences as a fashion designer in New York City. After getting her BFA in fashion design from Washington University in St. Louis, Emma now lives …
Written by: Rafa, Coby, John Hello all! From March 7-17, 2023, the students of HMI Semester 50 immersed themselves in another expeditionary journey. This time, donning backcountry Telemark skis, packs, and many, many insulated layers and towing sleds behind laden …
My name is Ryder Pond, and I am a 17-year-old from North Carolina who recently graduated from high school. I attended the High Mountain Institute (HMI) during Semester 47. Now, I’m excited to take on the challenge of thru hiking the Appalachian …
Written by: Coby, Suzanna, Vy Lan, Elizeth, Max, & Stella From January 29 to February 9, 2023, the students of High Mountain Institute (HMI) Semester 50 explored the spectacular Utah canyon country with each other, their instructors, and their own …
Written by: Martine In our English class we have been discussing the definition of poetry. We talked about how poetry is different from other forms of writing. We learned that poetry is a metaphor, depicting the world around us and …
Journal Entry by: Tavi I wake up every morning wondering when I’m going to do my laundry. I climb down the jungle gym that is my top-bunk stairs. And I walk around to my shelf and wonder, which of the …
Written by: Ava, Jess, Joey, Mary, & Caleb Group A: Third Exped was in the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. On the first night we arrived at our slickrock campsite and set up camp by the bus. That night …