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A field research facility dedicated to the advancement of mountain environmental science

Located at 2900 m (9500 feet) in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, the Mountain Research Station is an interdisciplinary facility associated with the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research providing research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public.

Register for Summer 2025 Field Courses!

Interested in conducting research at the Mountain Research Station? 

Watch a time lapse of Niwot Ridge from the Platte Basin time lapse project below!

To learn more about the history and future of the Mountain Research Station check out these recent articles: Research and Innovation Office,  CU Boulder Today

The Mountain Research Station is now on iNaturalist!