Experiential Leadership Intensive

The Center for Leadership (CFL) is invested in providing access to experiential education opportunities for students in our Affiliate programs. Our Experiential Leadership Intensive (ELI) program partners with the CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits Challenge Course and Mountain Research Station (MRS), and our community partner Peak to Peak Leadership. It provides opportunities for participants to practice and develop leadership competencies such as teamwork, communication, inclusion, problem solving and decision making in a hands-on, challenging outdoor setting, while fostering self-awareness, resilience and forging meaningful connections with other student leaders and nature.

We offer two opportunities during the academic year: our fall semester program includes a leadership challenge course, followed by an overnight stay at 9,500 ft. elevation at the MRS, an evening seminar and an alpine hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area; the spring program includes a leadership challenge course, followed by a hike in the Boulder foothills.

No previous outdoor experience is required.

Program Dates & Information
Fall 2024: September 28-29 at the CU Mountain Research Station (MRS)
Spring 2025: April 12

There is no cost to attend for students in our Affiliate programs. Food, lodging (cabin/dorm), and support in arranging transportation are included.

We are grateful to work with our partners to offer this program:

CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits Challenge Course
CU Boulder Mountain Research Station
Peak to Peak Leadership 

If you have any questions about the Experiential Leadership Intensive program, please email seth.webb@colorado.edu