Fall 2011
August 22 Students arrive in Denver by 2:00 pm, travel to Leadville
August 23-25 Orientation, first classes, and expedition preparation
Aug 26-Sept 7 Backpacking Expedition in the Collegiate Peaks or San Juan Mountains, CO
September 8 Return to HMI, de-issue equipment
September 9 Classes resume on campus
September 29 Project Day on Campus
Sept 30-Oct 2 Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification for students
October 4-14 Service & Backpacking Expedition in the Mt. Massive Wilderness, CO
October 15 Return to HMI, de-issue equipment
October 17 Classes resume on campus
October 19 PSAT
October 21-22 Parents' Weekend
October 23-24 Long Weekend, students are free to leave campus with their parents
October 25 Classes resume on campus
November 9-17 Final Student Expedition in the canyons of Southeastern Utah
November 18 Return to HMI, de-issue equipment
November 19 Thanksgiving vacation begins, student flights depart after 11:30 am
November 26 Thanksgiving vacation ends, students return to airport by 2:00 pm
November 28 Classes resume on campus
December 15 Solo experience
December 17 Full Circle and Closing Ceremonies
December 18 Students depart

