CU Mountain Fest
At CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, 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 CU Mountain 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 CU Mountain 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 CU Recreation 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.
- Arrive on campus with plenty of time to settle into your residence hall and get ready for your next pre-orientation program.
