Amy Smallwood, M.A.

Program Director of Outdoor Studies, Avalanche Science, and Wellness
719-486-4231 | aesmallwood@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She/Her

Education

• Ph.D. Candidate, Environmental Philosophy, Lancaster University, UK
• M.A., Educational Leadership, Wheaton College
• Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
• Avalanche Pro 1—AIARE
• Single Pitch Instructor
• Outdoor Emergency Care
• Wilderness Medicine & CPR Instructor—Desert Mountain Medicine
• Level 1 Avalanche
• Level 2 Avalanche
• Avalanche Rescue
• Swiftwater Rescue Technician
• Colorado River Guide
• Vertical Rescue Technician
• BCU Level 3 Coastal Kayaking

Affiliations and Community Involvement

• Volunteer with Lake County Search and Rescue
• Member of the Wilderness Education Association (WEA)
• Member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
• Member of the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE)
• Member of the American Avalanche Association (A3)
• Member of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
• Member of the National Ski Patrol (NPS)
• Member of the International Association of Environmental Philosophy (IAEP)

CMC Role

I strive to support our incredible faculty by coordinating college-wide initiatives and helping to streamline process within the Outdoor Studies, Avalanche Science, and Wellness program areas. My professional goal is to help behind the scenes to ensure that faculty have the ability to do what they do best — teaching and mentoring the next generation of outdoor professionals.

Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, backcountry skiing, scrambling along high alpine ridgelines, and rock climbing. I also enjoy readying fantasy fiction (preferably in a hammock) and discovering interesting new craft beers.

About Leadville

As a native of Leadville, I love the people here and the amazing landscape. Every day I'm grateful to live in such a beautiful place with incredible people.