Written by: Kennedy, Jack G., Max, & Anna M. Solo: When I first heard about solo at HMI, I didn’t know what to expect or how to feel. Little did I know, it would become one of my favorite things at HMI. Solo is scheduled alone time in nature (with zero technology). For a lengthy […]
What a wonderful and chaotic trip!!! Lily and Lydia are here to talk about our most recent trip to Cerro Castillo National Park. his trip was by far the one with the best views, but it also had the most unplanned adventures including a spa day, persistent precipitation, sunrise hikes, rerouting, snowball fights, wet gear, and
Written by: Nathan, Lucy, Anna P., & Evan Cook Crew: Cook Crew is part of the weekly routine here at HMI. Most students are assigned two cook crews per week and then have the opportunity to volunteer more time in the kitchen if they would like. Each Cook Crew makes one of the three meals
Written by: Hugo, Charlie, Beatty, Alden, & Annie Grace Group A: I can confidently say that the Second Expedition of the HMI Spring Semester was one of, if not the most, unique experience that every student currently at HMI has gone through. Second Expedition consisted of backcountry telemark skiing, building quigloos, pulling sleds, cooking outside,
What a wet (but wonderful) week! We are currently back at Las Natalias in Futaleufú decompressing from a once-in-a-lifetime experience on a world renowned river, the Futaleufú. Brett here! One thing that I find really amazing about this experience is all the different kinds of expeditions we are having. This past river week was a
“Trip of spontaneity” Day 1: Driven before hiking 30 minutes Erwin’s house Day 2: Lamb slaughter, ferry, driven to Melvina’s Day 3: Melvina gave us a tour of her farm and told us about farm life; chores around the farm; community meeting about our values Day 4: Melvina showed us leatherwork; then we left Melvina’s
Written by: Teo, Hazel, Samantha, & Helen HMI Ski Week: Never skied before? Never telemark skied before? Fear not! Ski week at HMI will teach you everything you need to feel comfortable skiing in all types of conditions and through all terrains. We learned the avalanche basics, backcountry touring skills, and most fun of all,
Spring Trek’s First Update From Patagonia! After 13 days in the backcountry, we are all back “home” happy and healthy in Chile Chico. And we have had quite an adventure over the past two weeks! We started off with a long van ride to the Chacabuco Valley where we began our camping at Laguna Erica.
Written by: Noah, Chloe, Cal, & Pearl The Leadville Loppet: A few days after we returned to campus following our first expedition, we heard rumors that we would be participating in a cross country ski race the very next weekend. Still dazed and in awe from the fast paced start of the semester, news of
Written by: Anna, Alex, Henri, Sadie, & Sydney Group A: There are many things I will never forget about this expedition. Mostly, I will never forget the juxtaposition of many beautiful moments with some uncomfortable ones. I think an example that perfectly highlights this contradictory feeling is Circle, a nightly community ritual that occurs on
