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 […]
PosWritten by: Molly, Maddy, Lucy, Lily, & Claire After a second week of being at HMI, students have adjusted and become comfortable on campus, turning their cabins into second homes. Students always have a place to go and relax or spend time with cabin mates. From stoking the fire in the middle of the night
Every year on October 2nd, HMI alumni from all over the country gather to celebrate HMI Day. HMI Day is always on October 2nd (10/2) to signify 10,200 feet—the elevation of Leadville. This year, over 100 alumni met up in 20 different locations to eat good food, spend time outside, and reminisce about time spent
By Charlie and Liam Wilderness and Conservation Blog #1: Backpacking is hard, but it sure makes it easier when you have a group like ours. We started our adventure at a hostel in Leadville, CO and haven’t looked back since. The first couple of days were all about rules and learning how to actually survive
Hello all! What a week it has been here at HMI. While we always do many exciting activities outside of the campus, it’s good to reflect on the moments here within the bounds of campus that bring us together. This past week has been extra busy as we are in the thick of school. While
Rock Climbing Group (F-Rock) Our semester began at the Inn the Clouds Hostel in Leadville Colorado. We began bonding through games, short hikes, and laughter. All too quickly our days went from the luxury of heated rooms and mattresses to sleeping bags underneath a four person tent that rattled with the nightly wind. Our first
This week marks the start of our second week of classes. So far, classes have been very fun and engaging as we are all finally settling into the school routine after expedition. In math class we have been diving into new material at different levels. In science class we have been on three labs exploring
“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” – Henry David Thoreau Hello! My name is Chap Grubb. I went to HMI back in 2008, as a member of RMS XXI. My time exploring the wilderness with Molly and Danny made me the man I am today. The choices I have made to this point
As the semester is coming to a close, our lives have become increasingly filled with intense activity and excitement for the future. It can get a little stressful sometimes, so the weekends are a great way to relax our minds. As the days get warmer, we’ve all been enjoying time outside slacklining, playing Frisbee, and
Group A: Being only with women for 11 days in the back country was an empowering experience. We hiked over 40 miles in Lime and Road Canyons, hiked to see ruins, and did a 10 mile day hike to see Neville’s Arch. Each day we awoke to the warm desert sunlight on our faces— we
