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Curtis BenderPicture of Curt Bender Skiing

Adjunct Instructor Ski Area Operations and Fly Fishing Certificate Program

cbender@coloradomtn.edu

Curt retired in 2009 after more than 20 years as a professor of Ski Area Operation at CMC Leadville.

Education:

BA and MBA Business Administration, Western State College
AAS Ski Area Technology, Gogebic Community College

Classes Taught:Photo of Curt Bender with a large fish.

SAO 210 Ropeway Maintenance and Construction
SAO 111/112 Heavy Equipment Operations
OUT 122 Boat Handling for Fly Fishing Guides
MAN 216 Small Business Management

Distinctions/Awards:

2005 CMC College-wide Faculty of the Year
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award, Colorado Ski Country USA
2010/11 Nominee, Colorado Ski Hall of Fame

Personal Interests:

Fly fishing, golf, elk hunting and skiing.