University of Denver Spring 2025

DU IN THE HIGH COUNTRY We’re headed on a DU-inspired road trip where the air is thinner, but the drive to make a difference is on solid ground. By J oy H a m ilton | I llustrations byA l ex an d ra C ort e s (BA ’15)

Th e U niversity of Denver’s location is a point of pride, and the peaks framing campus are as much of the college experience as cheering on the hockey team and late nights at The Pioneer. Let’s just say, to love DU is to love the Rocky Mountains, and students, faculty and alumni there are shaping the future of Colorado’s high country. Travel with us along the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway to Echo Lake, through winding turns on Red Feather Lakes Road to the Kennedy Mountain Campus, aboard the historic Winter Park Express to Grand County, over Vail Pass to the historic town of Minturn, through Glenwood Canyon to the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, and across the San Juan Mountains to the Four Corners region. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of people committed to community and place, tackling challenges like climate change, mental health and housing. Ready to hit the road?

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