Mountains

CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station, located 25 miles from campus, serves students and scientists interested in mountain-based study.

For 75 years, the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group (RMRG) — a solely volunteer organization — has served as the main response agency for mountain search and rescue in Boulder County.

This landscape photo captures the view of campus from miles away at an overlook in Longmont.

Kimberly Hess and brother Steven climbed the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. Next up for Kim: A trek to Earth’s poles.

John Warner has climbed mountains, raced mountain bikes and served as a mayor, search-and-rescue volunteer, orchestra backer and dentist.