We can barely believe it, and we almost don’t want to say it…we’ve finished our last week of classes! It’s been a lot of work, but we made it through our first semester of junior year! Everything has been handed in, which feels like a great weight off our shoulders. We worked hard on our […]
Here are some reflections from third expedition! Group A: Even though 14,000-foot mountains didn’t surround us and the nearest lake was 50 miles away, we were blown away by Utah’s canyon country! The environment was completely different, and we had to perfect some new and different navigation skills. That said, so many of the skills
Are you a prospective student in the Los Angeles area? We will be hosting an evening presentation on December 4th for you and your family–come learn more about both the HMISemester and Summer Term. Alumni, we invite you to join us as well! Please click here for details about the Los Angeles event
“Coaching in the Classroom,” “Waste Warriors,” and “Finding Academic Success in the Backcountry” are just a few of the articles you will find in our Fall Newsletter. You will also find insights into our new Gap Semester, a delicious recipe from Grant, and alumni updates! Powered by Publish for Free
As always, there was lots going on as we rolled into our last academic week on campus before third expedition! Last week, we had an extremely meaningful experience in community meeting. After splitting up into single-gender groups, we focused on exploring gender stereotypes. Each group was led through an activity that asked us to reflect on
Our third expedition will be much different than our other two expeditions. This time around, we have Student Expedition Leaders (or SELs) who will help make this expedition run smoothly. We got to vote for our SELs, and we’re excited about the leadership that they’re already showing. SEL responsibilities include helping to choose our route for the
Recent weeks in Leadville have been characterized by sunny skies and warm temperatures with the occasional intense snow squall. The fall shoulder season here in the high country leaves options for all kinds of outdoor activities. A storm that came in after the 10 mile fun run left just enough snow for MC (Math), Margi (Science), Emily
Come join us on Wednesday, November 12th, to learn more about the High Mountain Institute! We will be hosting an evening presentation for prospective students and their families to ask questions about the HMI Semester and Summer Term. Alumni, we welcome you to attend as well! For more information about the Cleveland event, please click here.
As you may well have guessed, we’ve been busy here on campus! We’re rolling out of our third week of academic time since our second expedition. It’s hard to believe how quickly it’s all gone by. Our Family Weekend was such a blast—we enjoyed sharing this place that we care so much about with people
HMI continues to travel the country, and this week we’ll head to Seattle for an evening presentation. If you are a prospective student or family, we would love for you to attend so that we can answer your questions about the Semester and Summer Term. Alums, we welcome you to attend with your families as well!
