One Week Intensive Training

The First Ascent Leadership program is a five-day residential program. This year, students will have an opportunity to stay at the dorms at our Timberline Campus at Leadville. Students engage in outdoor physical activities such as rock climbing, including climbing Mt. Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado, rafting and hiking. Students will complete a challenge course, designed to teach and develop team-building, empowerment, communication skills, conflict resolution and consensus building.

In addition to outdoor activities, academic subjects such as environmental science, land and water conservation and orienteering are introduced.

Evening sessions bring students together to explore the elements of effective leadership through small group discussion led by the camp director and counselors. First Ascent alumni and students in Colorado Mountain College's Outdoor Recreation Leadership program assist throughout the week.

How to Apply:

Download the Counselor/Teacher reference and application forms below or contact your school counselor beginning in February. You must be in the eighth or ninth grade and enrolled in a school within the Colorado Mountain College District. Students are chosen for their potential to become leaders and successful students.

Download the following forms to assist you in applying to the First Ascent Program:

• Application Form
• Counselor/Teacher Reference Form

For more information, click on the arrow to the right or contact First Ascent at (970) 947-8357