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Colorado: A perfect mix of outdoor adventure and in-town activities

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Woodland Park

The City of Woodland Park is tucked away at the foot of Pikes Peak. With small town charm and three hundred days of sun each year, you can’t beat it! Enjoy exploring the wilderness of Pike National Forest as well as taking advantage of what Woodland Park has to offer in town and the surrounding areas:

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Many of our students live in Colorado Springs – ranked in the top ten of places to live in the U.S. and only a thirty to forty-five minute scenic commute to school. Here are just a few examples of the many attractions in Colorado Springs:

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Woodland Park School District

Colorado Springs School District

Colorado Springs School District

Colorado Springs Christian Schools

Colorado Springs Christian Schools

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Transportation

Information about public transportation and how to get around in Woodland Park.

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Winter Driving

Helpful advice for driving in the snow. Especially if you are new to the area.

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Living at High Altitude

At an elevation of 8,465 feet, there are some things to consider when moving to Woodland Park.

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Medical Facilities

Information about medical facilities near our Colorado Campus.

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Most of our staff and upper leadership are Alumni of Charis Bible College. We have many job openings that students can apply for. To see a full listing of jobs available, please visit www.awmi.net/jobs. Additionally, our relocation team is able to assist you with other job opportunities if you have paid your student deposit. Please contact us for assistance.

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Transportation

In Colorado Springs public transportation is available with Uber, Lyft, and Mountain Metropolitan Transit www.coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro

In Colorado Springs you may be able to bicycle to the store or walk to nearby restaurants, but in order to get to Woodland Park and once in Woodland Park, public transportation is virtually non-existent. Biking/walking is not feasible for transportation to school in most situations due to mountainous terrain and wintery weather; it can snow as early as September and as late as May. Vehicle registration and insurance is required in Colorado, as well as double license plates

Winter Driving Tips

Check your:

  • Battery
  • Tire wear and air pressure – you’ll need good tread for winter driving
  • Antifreeze level and freeze line
  • Windshield blades – New blades to fight ice build-up
  • Gas tank- Don’t let it get below a quarter of a tank

Keep a “Winter Supply Box” in your car during the Winter:

  • Ice scraper and snow brush
  • Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench, and tripod jack
  • Shovel Bag of salt or cat litter for better tire traction or to melt snow
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • First aid kit Windshield cleaner – antifreeze type
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Nonperishable, high-energy foods
  • Bottled water
  • Winter coat
  • Blankets, mittens, socks, and hats
  • Snow Boots and extra socks

Living at High Altitude Tips

  1. Slowly acclimate. Try to stay below 7,000 feet the first day
  2. Give your body time to adjust. Avoid strenuous exercise the first day. 
  3. Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol binds oxygen and water and robs your body of these two important nutrients. It also slows the acclimation process.
  4. Drink more water. Keep to a minimum of 1 liter of water for every 4 hours of inactivity and 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of activity. 
  5. Always travel with a companion. If someone begins to experience severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest pain, get him or her to a lower altitude as quickly as possible.
  6. Check with a medical advisor. The effects of some drugs can be greatly increased at higher altitudes. Be sure to check with your doctor before exerting yourself at higher altitudes.

People will acclimatize at different rates. Make sure all members of your family are properly acclimated before going higher.

 If you have any breathing difficulties if may be best for you to live in Colorado Springs and come up to school for the 4-5 hours a day and then return to Colorado Springs

Medical Facilities

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