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The countless weekends dedicated to campus tours and college applications have paid off! The first round of acceptance letters are in and we are excited to announce admissions to the following schools: Colorado College, Colorado State University, University of Colorado, Ft Lewis College, George Mason University, Lynn University, Mississippi State University, Montana State University, NorthernRead more

This year, a group of nine Upper School students completed a service project for their fall outdoor education trip. The students traveled to the Uncompahgre plateau outside of Norwood to complete a line-digging assignment in association with the US Forest Service. The fire line dug during the trip was used for a prescribed burn toRead more

Traditionally, ninth and tenth graders look forward to a trip to Canyonlands National Park where they would bike the 100-mile loop on the White Rim Trail, but this year we mixed it up! The Fall OE trip to The White Rim consisted of a smaller than usual group, ages ranging between 14 – 17 years.Read more

This fall, the 5th and 6th graders embarked on a journey across the state to eastern Colorado to explore some of our national wonders. Our first stop was the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park, where students spent the evening exploring the edge of the south rim. Students learned about the geology and history ofRead more

This September, fifteen students from Telluride Mountain School’s third and fourth grade spent three days at the High Camp Hut. Perched above Lizard Head Pass, the hut offers spectacular views of Sheep Mountain and plenty of space to get to know each other inside and adventure outdoors. To begin, students hiked the 2.5 miles toRead more

The first and second grade Telluride Mountain School students embarked on their first outdoor education trip of the year. Students visited two local farms, the Telluride Farmer’s Market, and nestled in for a midweek, overnight stay at the school. Science studies at the beginning of the year focused on local food sources and conservation whichRead more

This fall, the eighth grade students from the Telluride Mountain School backpacked through the picturesque canyons of Grand Gulch in Southeast Utah.  The group learned to how to pack a pack, cook with a camping stove, read topographical maps, and keep a tidy campsite by following “leave no trace” guidelines. In addition, they also strengthenedRead more

For their 2018 spring experiential education trip, Telluride Mountain School 11th and 12th graders traveled to Prague in the Czech Republic; Krakow, Poland; and Berlin, Germany to study history, culture, and art. Although they visited a multitude of sites, there was particular emphasis on those most relevant to World War II and the Cold War.Read more

This spring, the ninth and tenth grade class traveled to Puerto Rico for their Experiential Education trip; the theme this year was service learning.  The students partnered with the organization, “Global Works” to help rebuild homes destroyed by hurricane Maria in the community of Villa del Rio, 45 minutes west of San Juan.    TheRead more

Upon returning from spring break in April, the 5th and 6th grade TMS students set out on a 45 mile canoe expedition down the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon, Utah.  Before departing on the expedition, students made a visit to the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River, Utah, in order to learnRead more