Arapahoe Mountains

More than a Century of Mountain Research

Nov. 6, 2023

CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Mountain Research Station, located 25 miles from campus, serves students and scientists interested in mountain-based study.

Rocky Mountain Rescue Group

75 Years of Rocky Mountain Rescues

Nov. 7, 2022

For 75 years, the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group (RMRG) — a solely volunteer organization — has served as the main response agency for mountain search and rescue in Â鶹ӰԺ County.

CU's campus stands out against the front range, Rocky mountains, and clear blue sky.

CU's Campus from Afar

June 29, 2021

This landscape photo captures the view of campus from miles away at an overlook in Longmont.

Kimberly Hess on top of a mountain

Climbing the Seven Summits

Nov. 30, 2018

Kimberly Hess and brother Steven climbed the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. Next up for Kim: A trek to Earth’s poles.

John Warner

Adventure Dentist

Dec. 1, 2017

John Warner has climbed mountains, raced mountain bikes and served as a mayor, search-and-rescue volunteer, orchestra backer and dentist.