CMC Soft Good Manufacturing instructor working with a student at a commercial sewing machine.
A group of people in blue aprons working together in a commercial kitchen, preparing various dishes on the stove and countertops.
CMC Aspen Campus during summer seen from above.
Close-up of detailed ceramic mugs prior to glazing with a student working at a pottery wheel in the background.
EMT and paramedic Training ambulance at CMC Aspen.
Colorado Mountain College Aspen
Choose from personal enrichment, transfer-level, workforce, ESL/HSD, concurrent enrollment, and career classes, serving the Aspen and Basalt communities
CMC Aspen is a welcoming community campus that serves both traditional and non-traditional students. Whether you're earning a degree or certificate, exploring college credit while in high school, learning English, completing your high school diploma, or taking a class just for fun, you'll find courses to match your goals.
Classes take place in "smart rooms", fitness studios, and art studios/labs, including:
- State-of-the-art Morgridge teaching kitchen
- Contemporary ceramic studio for throwing, glazing, and firing
- Metal working and jewelry lab
- Fabrication, printing, and production equipment in the Isaacson School
- Soft Goods Manufacturing workshop
- Fitness Studio, providing a holistic approach to health and wellness
The Aspen campus is also home to the CMC Aspen Art Gallery, where students and community members can engage with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and gallery receptions throughout the year.
Through our Fire Science program, students train with the latest equipment and techniques used in the field, preparing for real-world careers that protect and serve our mountain communities.
While the Aspen campus does not offer on-campus housing, students have the option to live at the nearby Spring Valley campus, just a short drive away.
Surrounded by world-class recreation, including nearby Aspen/Snowmass Resort, the Aspen campus offers an exceptional setting for learning and growth. Our instructional programs are designed to be both high-quality and hands-on, helping students gain real-world skills in a truly inspiring place.
For more information, please email Jshaw3@coloradomtn.edu.
Morgridge Teaching Kitchen
Take a Video Tour of the Morgridge Teaching Kitchen, Aspen’s new home of GE Monogram equipment and CMC’s Culinary and Restaurant Management Program Associate of Applied Sciences Program, starting in Summer and Fall 2025. To enroll, email scmeagher@coloradomtn.edu.
Morgridge Teaching Kitchen
Take a Video Tour of the Morgridge Teaching Kitchen, Aspen’s new home of GE Monogram equipment and CMC’s community education courses.
If you have questions, please email jshaw3@coloradomtn.edu.
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“Students in [Bennett Bramson's] business classes are out in the field experiencing ‘the business of business’ and learning hands-on through real-life exploration of what it means to be in business in the local economy. Take a class from Bennett and hang on – it’s a magical ride.”
- Maureen Stepp, CMC Assistant Dean of Instruction
Map & Contact
Colorado Mountain College Aspen
0255 Sage Way
Aspen, CO 81611
970-925-7740
Front Desk Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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Housing Options
Full time students (12 credits) may apply for housing at the Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs Residence Hall. Students will need to provide their own transportation to Aspen.
Learn about the off-campus housing options in Aspen and surrounding area.
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