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
The Apprentice Program is a professional residency in traditional and outdoor education. Apprentices participate as students and teachers in support of the HMI semester. Apprentices gain experience teaching in a classroom setting, leading groups in the wilderness of Colorado and Utah, and act as advisors in residential life. Apprentices attend a bi-weekly seminar during which
By Devon and Carter. Ah, the Kofa Wildlife Refuge. Our final expedition of this program was jam-packed with both fun and challenging days. As we rolled into the wilderness refuge we quickly became acquainted with a slightly malicious species of cactus called the Teddy Bear Cholla. Don’t let it’s cute name fool you–this thing is
By Annika and Page After a few restful days in cabins at Friendly Pines camp, we headed to Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah—to a campsite that had showers! But not before we prepared and enjoyed an incredible gluten free Thanksgiving feast. Mel and Annika braved the turkey and ham, Nick made the
Written by: Ann, Jewell, Sophia, & Liam Group A: Third expedition at HMI is special. Our group went to Jacob’s Chair, Utah, and the scenery was absolutely stunning. We drove the lengthy drive to Utah, camped next to the bus, and set out along mesas and through canyons. Each group embarked on their own independent
by Eliot Nebolsine & Katie Loomis-Adams Section 1: Paria Canyon After finishing up a lovely transition in Blanding, Utah, we packed up the bus and drove to White House trailhead ready to hike the Paria Canyon! Permitting in Paria is a little tricky- because of how fragile the ecosystem is–groups are limited to groups of
F-Rock. By Isabel Lucas F-Rock has spent the last 10 days exploring the Cochise Stronghold of southern Arizona. After an eventful approach in our bus and trailer, which involved shoveling and help from campground neighbors, we made it to our backcountry basecamp. Complete with “groovers” and a fire pit, we settled into camp. We began
