Let me start by saying this is my 3rd go around at finishing my degree. May the 3rd tie be the…read morecharm. Second. this is my 3rd semester at CMC. My starting experience was mixed. I honestly felt like the counseling staff were not attentive to new students. They have a higher than most colleges turn over. Some would say that is expected in a tourist place, but at a college? Nope, not good. So let's dissect this part by part. #1 Price. affordable, best price for a community college I have ever seen. They get an A for that. #2 Reaching staff. B- Some of the staff are GREAT at returning calls, so are some of the teachers. A big thank you to Anna and Jennifer in financial aid and the book ordering department. #3 Their 'efollets' online book store. F. I'd give a Z if that was a letter grade! This online book place is extortion. The cost of books is ridiculous and after many discussions with fellow students, rarely gets used. Their bu back program is a slap in the face for what they give back for the books you bought/rented. Most students order from Amazon or other book places online or just do the online rental version. CMC needs to just get rid of Efollet. #4 Technology and communication with fellow students/staff. B- I think they have a great technology platform. I like Canvas but think the school should make a policy of everyone (teacher and student) using it. I have a class this semester where 1 professor doesn't use Canvas at all, no CMC email either. It was hard to reach her and that made things very stressful for me. I get that at the college level your suppose to make effort but I'm not a stalker and that was crazy trying to reach her when even the staff wasn't sure how. #5 Communication from CMC staff/admin/main branch. C+ While many I think do a good job, leaving a cryptic message about a class that was dropped due to not enough people registered for it, without giving your name and what the class is and a number where to all you back at is bad phone etiquette and just rude. Also, again communication. I left a message for one of the new counselor's only to hear that he just went on vacation (really? because most people that start a job CANNOT go on vacation for a bit until they earn that time!) and he STILL hasn't called me back. Another counselor forgot to do my paperwork I submitted to her for early registration (and once you pass that time, you can't fix it until regular registration opens), then she still messes up by registering me for classes I couldn't take due to conflict time with my work schedule. I took it up with the Dean and got it fixed. I also had issue with SOME people at the front desk in Dillon (Breck you ladies get a A-!). I got a call from someone specific (its a small community so I'll leave her name off here) who wanted my high school info but in her message said not important and yet said call her back by 3pm. First, transcripts give that info, 2nd I was half way through my 2nd semester. Why need it now? Oh, cause they are too lazy to look it up. It's easier to pick up a phone and ask the student. I'm not a fan of this person for other personal reasons. People in small towns talk and my boys have told me things that make me not so happy with this person. Point being, I hope to not deal with her anymore. I'll call Breck campus. #6 Lack of classes offered at night. C- Business, language, etc... We are a resort community, yet the only language offered is Spanish and English as a 2nd language. I would think that Russian, German, Italian, French or other languages would be possible to be offered. There aren't enough business classes offered though they offer a bachelors in business now. Disappointing. #7 They have a great technology online tool B- I love that there is web help through the virtual library. I also love the help desk, Yuliya is wonderful and helpful! However, their lack of tutoring in subjects they offer (accounting for one!) is disturbing. It isn't the math, it's the principles of accounting i don't get! Hence taking Principles of Accounting. The teacher was nice and pleasant but he works as an accountant. What is that saying, you can't see the forest through the trees? Sometimes when you work in a field so much explaining things in layman's terms is difficult to someone new? CMC totes their sustainable programs. They have recycle bins everywhere, w/ ways to fill up reusable water bottles instead of using a new water bottle every time (ironic because the vending machines are a bit of a contradiction right by the water fountains). They even has signs in the bathroom about half flushes vs full flushes. I have heard their culinary program is amazing and hope to take some cooking classes (yes, I need lessons in cooking I don't enjoy it and I'm horrible at it). Communication is key in any business, college, non-profit, any place period. Some people have been great to work with there, some have made me wonder about their position at the college. Overall C+ stay tuned...

I'm a coach, not a participant, and they no longer allow coaches into the training area by simply…read moresigning a waiver. I was told I'd need to pay just to stand on the staircase and coach, with "insurance" given as the reason, but nobody could explain why payment changes anything if a waiver is already signed. This is a big change from previous visits. Also, the men's restroom was out of order when I was there, and you have to leave the building to use the restroom next door. That's a problem if you're supervising athletes.

This review is for the summer camp…read more I sent my 8-year-old to Woodward Copper's summer ski/snowboard camp two summers in a row, trusting that he would be safe and supervised. Both times, I picked him up severely sunburned, despite packing sunscreen and making it clear it needed to be applied daily. This year, I also discovered he had been watching YouTube on his laptop every night until 11:30 p.m. with no counselor checking in after lights-out. He came home with bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep, and neither he nor the camp contacted me about it during the week. I put a lot of time, money, and trust into sending him all the way from New York to Colorado, and expected at least basic supervision for an 8-year-old. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of oversight, communication, and care shown.

Great local artist gallery in the small town of Bailey! Beautiful stained glass, paintings,…read morephotography, carvings, jewelry - you name it. A variety of local crafts from local people and a wonderful place to find a gift. Prices were fair and in a broad range. They operate as a co-op so you can meet different artists with each visit. Love seeing the talent of local Coloradans!

Boring, predictable and built for a little old ladies. Innovation and uniqueness is nowhere to be…read morefound in this gallery.

While recently staying in Fairplay my family and I walked around all of the cute stores. This was a…read morenice gallery with lots of great affordable artwork. Owner was very friendly.

Super cute gallery with really interesting paintings and artwork, fun comical paintings with…read moreanimals in them doing various sports.. super friendly people working here. A must stop when you're walking through town.

I can not say enough about this awesome program. My husband is visually impaired and skied three…read moredays with this amazing group of ski guides and volunteers. They are absolutely wonderful. They took care of everything, provided an exceptional experience and really love what they do. We highly recommend them and encourage everyone to support this awesome program.

If I could give this place 100 stars I would. I was pretty nervous to have my son ski as he has a…read morelot of balance and cognitive delays, but they made this experience an unbelievable one. There was one instructor and one volunteer with my son during every lesson. He had about 5 lessons this past season with 3 different instructors and they were all amazing. My son loves music and everyone of them either had music playing the whole time or would sing as they went down the hill. I'm excited to say that near the end of the season he was able to go on his own for awhile. Thank you again to everyone that works with this program. We will definitely be back next season as well as we will check out some of your summer programs.

Stopped here on the way home from Glenwood Springs to Denver for a few runs - loved the family feel…read moreof this place! Tickets were affordable, and felt very local feels. The day passes were very reasonable. The mountain is fairly small, but we got in a nice few runs in on the backside of the mountain.

Ski Cooper reminded me a lot of Sunlight Mountain, which is one of my favorite local ski areas…read more Both mountains have that laid-back, welcoming vibe that's getting harder to find at larger resorts. What really stood out at Ski Cooper was the people. The associates were extremely friendly and made you feel like family -- the kind of place where it feels like they've known you for years, not minutes. That atmosphere alone makes you want to come back. The prices were also extremely reasonable, from lift tickets to food, which is a big plus compared to the big-name resorts. The slopes are well maintained and accurately rated, making it a great mountain for skiers who want solid terrain without the chaos or long lift lines. The only downside during my visit was the snow conditions -- coverage wasn't ideal at the time -- but even with that, the overall experience was still very enjoyable. If you love Sunlight and appreciate friendly staff, fair pricing, and a true community feel, Ski Cooper is absolutely worth visiting.

I was in Breck for a work trip and had the option to choose one of several activities, and I picked…read morethe snowcat ride because I had never been on one before and wanted to try something new. Our group ran a little late and I ended up being the only person who showed up, and the staff could not have been more patient or accommodating about it. I was fortunate enough to get what essentially felt like a private ride, which made the whole experience feel very personal. They give you a walkie talkie so they can share updates and explain what you're looking at along the way, which I really appreciated because it made the ride feel intentional and educational rather than just scenic transportation. The snowcat itself is super comfortable and cozy. There are seat belts, thick blankets in the seating area, and the heat kicks on so you are warm the whole time. The cabin has large glass panels on all sides, so you can see the forest, the mountains, and the groomed trails without being exposed to the cold. The ride is very gentle and smooth, and they move at a reasonable pace while being thoughtful about cross country skiers on the trail, stopping when needed to let people pass. I found myself completely mesmerized watching the grooming attachment in front reshape the snow and lay down those perfectly clean parallel ski tracks. We stopped at a historic cabin that had been relocated and rebuilt years ago, and it was cozy inside with a guest book and bits of history to read. I ended up wanting to get back into the snowcat fairly quickly because it was so warm and comfortable in there, and the views from inside were amazing. It was quiet, beautiful, and surprisingly peaceful, and I came away with some great photos on my film camera and a super memorable first snowcat experience.

Carissa at the front desk was amazing! I had a rough travel and a cranky child. I also work in…read morehospitality and would love to have her on my team if she came to my town! Thanks!

This gallery featured quite a bit of local scenery, unfortunately the gallery closed their doors…read moresometime back - if you go to the listed address, you will find a t-shirt shop.