10th Mountain Division

Living History

A group of men from the metro area have helped preserve the history of the soldiers who trained at Camp Hale, Colorado. They brought items that were used at Camp Hale and dressed in the uniforms that were used.
(see photos from 2001)

Talked about the history of the 10th Mt. Division

Look and weight of the uniform/equipment

A student volunteered to act as the actual weight a soldier would carry.

Asked questions about medicine/food/weapons

Students were able to handle items and even try a few on.