To start the registration process, please complete a Trip Interest Form.
Once we've received your form, we will send you information on how to register and pay.
Payment is required to reserve your spot on the trip.
On the first day, we will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Student Recreation Center Outdoor Program office located on the 1st floor near the Climbing Gym.
Please call 303-492-6080 if you experience any issues or delays.
Each group will have 5 to 10 students and 1 to 2 trip leaders. All participants are second-year or transfer students at CU Boulder.
Activities are geared towards beginners, but some of them can be adapted to provide more challenge for experienced participants.
Groups will be hiking around 8,000 feet and participating in activities between 6,000 and 9,000 feet in elevation, which can cause altitude sickness in some individuals. You can decrease your chances of experiencing altitude-related issues by getting adequate rest and staying hydrated.
The trip will end by 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 21.
If you cancel more than thirty (30) days prior to the trip start date, you are entitled to an 80% refund of the trip fee.
If you cancel less than thirty (30) days prior to the trip start date, you will not be refunded.
This refund policy also applies for emergency situations and illness. If you are joining us from somewhere outside of Boulder, you may consider purchasing travel insurance from a travel agent or airline to avoid additional losses due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please call the Outdoor Program with any questions you may have at 303-492-6080.
Trips are led by student trip leaders, many of whom have participated in past student trips. All student trip leaders have gone through extensive training and are First Aid/CPR certified. Many also hold a Wilderness First Responder certification.
There will also be full-time professional Outdoor Program staff to provide oversight and assistance for many of the trip activities.
Were you planning on participating in one of our incoming student trips last year? Are you looking to meet other second-year students or transfer students prior to the start of the semester at CU? The CU Second Year Adventure is for you!
