Leah Elkins

“I grew up kayaking on the east coast, but I didn’t have the skills I needed to be a kayak guide until Colorado Mountain College’s outdoor courses. My kayaking instructors, Pete Huber and Kent Clement, have so much experience and patience. They taught me about risk management, leadership, self-rescuing and I felt comfortable learning at my own pace.”

Leah Elkins, sea kayak guide for San Juan Kayak Expeditions for the upcoming summer season of 2019.

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David Gillette

“I have been blessed to meet and photograph people from all around the world. The friendships that have been built through photography is something that I am grateful for every day. I feel very honored to do what I do and very proud to provide the best service that I can for my clients.” Read more: David Gillette

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Peter and Kelley Gibeon

Peter and Kelley Gibeon Peter and Kelley Gibeon met as students in the Professional Photography program. They have built an incredibly successful architectural photography business together and collaborate with creatives from elite California golf communities, to Rocky Mountain recreation towns, Central American resorts, the French Riviera and beyond. Featured in numerous editorial publications from Architectural Digest to Outside Magazine, their passion for their clients and craft shines through in every frame. GibeonPhotography.com

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Zach Johnston

The Spice Guy scores as 2018 Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist.

CMC Alum’s launch is now one of Colorado Business Journal’s Top 50 Companies to Look Out For in 2019.

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Coleman, Colleen

“My career ambitions were solely within the outdoor industry. With the chance to combine my personal and professional values, I knew the program and CMC were the right choices for me. While the location in Steamboat Springs, CO was a perk, the program professors helped my career path the most.”

Colleen Coleman, Merchandising Strategy Manager, REI Read more: Coleman, Colleen

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Zach Collins

“I really enjoyed the Ski Area Planning class.” says Zach, “Getting your ski area together from start to finish was both fun and challenging. Seeing something you created come together was very cool.”

Zach Collins has worked on the grooming crew for Vail Mountain, Copper Mountain, and Beaver Creek. He has traveled to Europe, South America and Russia providing event support for Prinoth and Snow Park Technologies. He’s worked on XGames, USASA Nationals, US Free-skiing Open Slopestyle, Red Bull World Record Quarter Pipe and many others. Currently, Zach is the Park Specialist and Demo Coordinator for Prinoth Snowcats. Read more: Zach Collins

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