Camp Hale

“At Camp Hale, nestled high in the Colorado Rockies at an altitude of 9,200 feet, every breath burned. They climbed to altitudes of 13,200 feet, punishing lungs and knees alike and forging the truly resilient from the merely strong. Soldiers, often clad in white camouflage against the endless snow, were plunged into conditions mirroring the unforgiving Italian Apennines, with temperatures dropping to a brutal -30°F, and even colder. Here, amidst the biting wind and relentless cold, they honed their skills in skiing, climbing, and cold-weather survival, forging them into hardened mountain soldiers and pushing them past pain to a mastery of pure grit.”

Camp Hale, Colorado: Three soldiers in winter camouflage lying prone in a snow-covered battlefield, aiming rifles during military training.
Camp Hale, Colorado: A historical black-and-white photograph showing soldiers walking in formation outdoors, with barracks and mountainous terrain in the background.
Camp Hale, Colorado: Three people pulling a sled on snow-covered ground in a mountainous forested area.
Camp Hale, Colorado: A large group of soldiers in white winter gear standing in snow, with snow-covered mountains and trees in the background.