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,
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,
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
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
Written by: Marina, Sophia, Lola Sunday, October 10th, we stepped outside our cabins to a soft carpet of snow descending from our porches. For most of us, snow in October was a rarity, and we all gathered in Who’s for Sunday brunch our first weekend back from expedition. Around 2 pm, we threw on our
Hi Lupe! Thanks for sitting down with us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where are you from and how long have you worked at HMI? I am originally from Los Angeles, CA, and completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in Southern California. My original plan was to work as an administrator in
Written by: Anna, Ben, Luis, Selayni, & Juliana Group A: As we thought about going on expedition number two, two things occurred to us. One: we would be hiking again… by choice. Two: there was no way that this exped could be nearly as life-changing, epic, and beautiful as the last one. It was unfathomable
