Rocky Mountains

Photo courtesy Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau

Outdoor enthusiasts will find the close proximity of the Mines campus to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains an exciting prospect.

Colorado offers a legendary abundance of activity in its nearby mountains, open spaces and parks including alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain climbing, river rafting, hiking, biking, camping, exploring and fishing — to name a few.

Regardless the season, the state's extraordinary natural beauty lures adventurers to enjoy life outdoors.