Skyler at Durango Mountain Resort

The Fort Lewis College mascot, Skyler the Skyhawk, made a visit to Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) on December 27. Skyler joined two FLC admission representatives in wishing DMR skiers and boarders a happy holiday season. No pun intended, but it was a beautiful bluebird day. Clear blue skies and excellent powder/packed powder conditions made it an enjoyable day on the slopes. With temperatures in the low 20s, Skyler and the FLC admissions counselors were on hand to provide some apres-ski relief--hot chocolate and cookies. As you can see in the photo, one of our younger Skyhawk fans was excited to have her picture taken with Skyler. This year, Fort Lewis College enters its second-year partnership with Durango Mountain Resort. Prospective students who visit the Office of Admission during ski season receive a complimentary lift ticket at DMR. I encourage you to visit with us this winter season to learn more about FLC and to take advantage of our great relationship with DMR. Happy holidays and best wishes for 2010.

Fort Lewis wins National Cyclocross Championships

Congratulations to the Fort Lewis College cycling team for winning its 15th national championship in Bend, Oregon earlier this month. With the win at this year's national cyclocross championships, the FLC cycling team continues to stand atop the podium--The Skyhawks are ranked #1 by the National Collegiate Cycling Association. Special accolades are in order for Teal Stetson-Lee for winning the women's race and for Ben Sonntag for placing second in the men's race.

NCAA Champs!

What a fall! First, the Fort Lewis College cycling team won the mountain bike national championship, and now, the men's soccer team has won the NCAA Division II National Championship.

You can watch the highlights of the 1-0 win over Lees-McRae College last weekend in Tampa, Fla. here.

Congratulations to the boys in blue and yellow as well as to their first-year head coach, Oige Kennedy. The FLC soccer tradition continues!