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Golden Forge: A Refuge for Those Who Serve
In honor of Veterans Day, we interviewed Suzi McKinley ’96, who turned lessons learned in the classroom and combat into the Golden Forge Ranch—a 163 acre retreat where veterans, active-duty…
Read MoreFrom CRMS to Clay: Sara Jensen ’19 Returns as Alumni Visiting Artist
We’re thrilled to welcome back Sara Jensen ’19, who returned to campus as our Alumni Visiting Artist. Since graduating from CRMS, Sara has pursued her passion for ceramics with dedication…
Read MoreJeff Platt’s ’74 Journey of Innovation and Giving Back
For Jeff Platt ’74, the CRMS experience was transformative in ways that continue to resonate nearly five decades later. “The experience of going to school at CRMS was perfect for…
Read MoreJeff Leahy: Bar Fork Ribbon Cutting Speech
Head of School, Jeff Leahy gave this speech at the Bar Fork student center ribbon cutting on May 16, 2025: This is an exciting day. Behind me is our beautiful…
Read MoreCharging Ahead
Grants from Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation Assist CRMS Transition Away from Hydrocarbons The CRMS Future Path vision of what students will need in the coming decades includes some important–and…
Read MoreAcademic Advantages of Adventure-Based Outdoor Programs
In a contemporary educational landscape where academic success often takes precedence, adventure-based outdoor programs, like those at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), offer teenagers a unique pathway to intellectual growth…
Read MoreFrom Capitol Peak to Global Impact: Jason Glaser ’97 Tackles a Hidden Epidemic
Walking through the Catskills between work meetings, Jason Glaser ’97 reflects on the journey that took him from a self-described “hot mess” at CRMS to the frontlines of a global…
Read MoreDr. Lynda Walters ‘80 Helps Others and Feeds Her Adventurous Spirit
As a doctor in high-stress emergency rooms, Lynda Walters ‘80, found fulfillment within the chaos by knowing she was saving lives. Her journey toward a career in emergency medicine was…
Read MoreCharlie Dockendorf ’25 Named Morehead-Cain Scholar
Update (3/10/25): We are excited to announce that Charlie has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship. He will be heading to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this…
Read MoreAli Wade Cottle ‘04: CRMS Planted Seeds for Life-Long Learning
Ali Wade Cottle’s upbringing, experiences at CRMS, love for hands-on learning, and commitment to an active lifestyle have shaped her life in the Roaring Fork Valley. Little did she know…
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