This week, even though most time was spent on campus and in classes, we were introduced to a few more new outdoor skills. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we divided into groups, half of us going rock climbing while the other half visited a few nearby lakes to fly fish. Climbing There was quite the spread […]
Having divided into expedition groups A, B, and C during our preparation, we were ready to head into the wilderness. Group A – wildlife on day one! After being dropped off on a dirt road about ten minutes from the HMI campus, we were ready to begin our first expedition. We walked for a quarter mile up the road while
When we arrived at the Denver International Airport, the terminal packed full of people all singularly intent on getting to their destination as quickly as possible, many of us felt a bit aimless as we scanned the crowds for any sign we might recognize. We all wandered about, huge packs and duffels slung over our
HMI was recently featured in The Colorado College Bulletin. Co-Heads of School Christopher (CC class of ’89) and Molly Barnes talk about how HMI has grown into what it is today. The article also highlights some of the connections which exist between the two schools, such as the fact that nearly 15% of all HMI alumni
Every morning and night, I dance while brushing my teeth. I dance because I am happy to be alive, but more importantly, I dance so mosquitoes do not land on my stagnant derriere and inject me with malaria. This might sound like an odd ritual to anyone else, but to other Peace Corps Volunteers and HMI alums,
