Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMountain Fest
At Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, adventure is right in our backyard! Spend a few days exploring your new surroundings, making new friends and learning new skills! A nearby state park will be our basecamp for the trip, offering the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities. Hike, climb and fish during the day and take in the beautiful expanse of the Milky Way at night.
Mandatory pre-trip meeting:
All participants are required to attend a virtual pre-trip meeting (parents/guardians welcome!). Pre-trip meetings for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMountain Fest will be held on the following dates:Ìý
- July 16 | 6-6:45 p.m.
- July 23 | 5-5:45 p.m.
- July 24 | 6-6:45 p.m.
ÌýÌý Note: To participate in this trip, you must be registered for another pre-arrival program afterwards. This is a great option for students who want to participate in one of our signature incoming student trips, but need to be back for a pre-arrival program for their academic department or residence hall. If you would like to participate in this program but you are not already involved with a group on campus that requires participation in a pre-arrival program, you can register for Stampede Leadership Camp.Ìý
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Trip Information
ÌýÌýDates: Aug. 12-15, 2025
ÌýÌýPrice: $649
ÌýÌýRegistration deadline: July 31, 2025
Registration Process
Step 1:Ìý
Step 2:ÌýOnce we receive your interest form submission, we will send you an email with registration and payment details (please allow three to five business days).
Note:ÌýPayment must be completed to secure a spotÌýon the trip
Step 3:ÌýAfter registration is confirmed through the participant's colorado.edu email, please submit the following:Ìý
Step 4:ÌýAttend a virtual pre-trip meeting.
The below itinerary reflects all the components of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMountain Fest. This itinerary is subject to change due to severe weather or public health ordinance.
Sample Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
- Drop off your belongings at your residence hall.
- Meet your group at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØRecreation Center (1835 Pleasant St.) and head to the beautiful state park that will be your home for the week.
Day 2-3: Outdoor activities
- Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing and climbing.
- Whether you're a beginner or an experienced outdoors-person, our amazing trip leaders will guide you through a fantastic adventure.
Day 4: Return to campus
- Pack up and head back to Boulder.
- Arrive on campus with plenty of time to settle into your residence hall and get ready for your next pre-orientation program.
