Academics at HMI do not come to a halt when we leave campus for an expedition. Instead, they are an integral part of our wilderness experience. All of our classes are placed-based in nature; students participate in discussions and complete assignments that connect them to Colorado, Utah, and the American West.
Furthermore, our faculty not only teach classes on campus but lead our wilderness expeditions. As a result, our teachers have the chance to mentor our students in myriad settings–in the classroom, the residential setting on our campus, and the backcountry.