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