Austin Dyer has worked in the outdoor industry for years. He got his start working for the Outdoor Recreation Program at Texas State University and quickly found his passion for the field. After leaving Texas, Austin worked for Colorado Mountain School where he developed his mountain craft and worked to develop a strategic plan for the future success of CMS. All the while, he knew he wanted to work in higher education, but knew he had to obtain a master’s degree to do so. He eventually left Colorado to attend Auburn University. He studied Administration of Higher education and worked as a graduate assistant in the Outdoor Program there. From there, he made it back to Colorado, working for the University of Colorado Denver where he started the outdoor program from scratch. After years of working there and developing a successful program, Austin is now Directing the Outdoor Recreation Center here at the School of Mines. His work helps to create a signature experience for Mines Students, Faculty, and Staff.