Incoming Student Trip FAQs

Step 1: Complete an .

Step 2:Once 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: Payment must be completed to secure a spot on the trip

Step 3:After registration is confirmed through the participant's colorado.edu email, please submit any required forms listed on the trip page for the specific trip you have registered for.

Step 4:Attend a virtual pre-trip meeting. Dates and times for virtual pre-trip meetings can be found on the trip page for the specific trip you have registered for.听

On the day your trip begins, you will check in and meet at either the Large Ice Rink Overlook or Indoor Turf Gym in the Student Recreation Center, depending on which trip you are registered for. The exact meeting time will also depend on your specific trip. The location and time will be communicated in advance. Trip leaders will be available at the entrance and throughout the building to assist with directions to the Ice Rink Overlook. If you encounter any difficulties locating the Recreation Center or are delayed, please call (303) 492-6080.听

Upon returning to campus, you will help with storing the gear used on your trip before being dismissed. All groups will be released no later than noon on the day of their return.听

You may assist your student during their drop-off or move-in appointment and leave once the trips begin. After students have been dropped off, they are expected to stay with their group for the entire trip. It is recommended to say goodbye at check-in, and then explore 糖心Vlog破解版 on your own. Students will be supervised and looked after during their trips.听

Generally, you will not be able to contact your student during the trip. They will be out of cell service and away from the internet for most of their time with us. If there is an emergency and you need to get in touch, please call (303) 492-6080. Our trip leaders will carry satellite communication devices throughout the trip and will check in with support staff every evening around 5 p.m. MT. In emergencies, we can relay any necessary information to your student.听

Parking Services on campus offers day and week-long . If you are bringing a car to campus, you may want to stop by their office at 1050 Regent Dr. or call them at 303-735-7275 to purchase a temporary permit for when you're on your trip. Please make sure to do this well in advance, as they will not issue permits day-of.

Outdoor Pursuits works closely with Housing to establish drop-off and move-in times for all students attending CU in the Rockies, CU Mountain Fest and CU Bound trips. Leading up to your trip, we may share information with you that is different from what you are receiving in campus-wide emails from Residence Life or even from emails that are being sent about pre-arrival programs in general. As a rule, please follow the steps outlined for your specific trip by CU Outdoor Pursuits to ensure a smooth arrival and move-in.听

CU in the Rockies and CU Mountain Fest: You will receive information about drop-off and move-in appointments leading up to your trip. Since these trips begin prior to move-in week, students on these trips are assigned a 鈥渄rop-off鈥 appointment. During drop-off appointments, students will have a short window of time to drop off their belongings in their room but will not be able to unpack or decorate. In addition to drop-off appointments, students attending CU in the Rockies or CU Mountain Fest will be asked to schedule a 鈥渕ove-in鈥 appointment for the day their group returns to campus.听

CU Bound: Students attending CU Bound will be asked to select a priority move-in appointment the day their trip begins. The move-in time will be specified in an email closer to the start of the trip.听听

CU in the Rockies will consist of four, 12-person groups (two trip leaders and 10 incoming students). Throughout the trip, there will be times when all four groups participate in activities together or camp near each other and times when each group will operate independently from the others.听听

CU Mountain Fest will consist of two, 12-person groups (two trip leaders and 10 incoming students). Throughout the trip, there will be times when both groups participate in activities together and times when each group will operate independently from the others. In accordance with state park regulations, groups will split into smaller sub-groups each night to camp with one trip leader and five incoming students each, but their campsites will be in close proximity to each other.听

CU Bound will consist of four, 11 person groups (one trip leader and 10 incoming students). Each group will be paired with a buddy group who they will participate in their main morning and afternoon activities with. Throughout the trip, there will also be times when all four groups participate in activities together and times when each group will operate independently from the others.听听

Incoming student trips are organized by trained student trip leaders, many of whom have previously participated in these trips. They receive extensive training and possess certifications in Wilderness and Remote First Aid and CPR, with some also holding Wilderness First Responder certifications. These trip leaders conduct outdoor courses during the school year and work with other camps and guide services during summer break. Trips are coordinated by a full-time trips and rental center senior coordinator.听

While these trips can seem intimidating, we have designed them to be able to accommodate all levels of experience. For many students, our Incoming Student trips are their first major outdoor outing, and while physical challenge is a part of the experience, these trips are not intended to be extreme experiences that push you to your limit. The focus of all our Incoming Student trips is on building relationships with other students and experiencing some of the amazing activities that Colorado has to offer.听

In general, expect warm days and cool evenings while in the mountains. Colorado has some pretty unpredictable weather, so come prepared for everything from hot, sunny, and dry, to cold, cloudy, and snowing. Our packing list is fairly comprehensive, so as long as you follow it, you should be well equipped for whatever comes our way. That said, if you know that you get cold easily, don't be afraid to bring an extra jacket or warm layer.

If you cancel more than thirty days prior to the course start date you are entitled to an 80% refund of the trip fee. If you cancel less than thirty days prior to the course start date you will not receive a refund.

This refund policy still applies for emergency situations and for illness. You may want to consider purchasing trip insurance from a travel agent to avoid financial loss due to unforeseen circumstances.

Please call Outdoor Pursuits with any questions you may have at (303) 492-6080.