Editing Camp Hale Colorado (section)

==World War Ii==
Camp Hale, Colorado, was a U.S. Army training facility established in 1942 near Leadville, Colorado, primarily known for training the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Situated at 9,200 feet in the Rocky Mountains, it was chosen for its rugged terrain and harsh climate, ideal for preparing soldiers for alpine and winter warfare. The camp trained troops in skiing, mountaineering, and cold-weather combat, contributing to the 10th Mountain Division’s success in campaigns like the Italian Alps. It was decommissioned in 1945 but briefly reactivated during the Cold War.