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Home Outdoor Pursuits Incoming Student Trips CU Bound

CU Bound

Get to know other incoming students while exploring our scenic mountain base, all while sleeping in the comfort of cabins. Activities include hiking, climbing, canoeing, an afternoon at the challenge course and more! No prior experience required.

Come together with the other incoming student trips on the final night at our mountain base for a celebratory feast and other festivities!

     

    Trip information

    More information coming. This trip historically takes begins late-August and is scheduled to return to campus the last day of move in week. Bound will begin approximately 4 days out from the last day of move in. 

    Register today!

    Sample trip itinerary

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    Day 1

    Move into your residence hall in the morning and then meet in the Large Ice Rink Overlook at 1 p.m. Meet your trip leader and group members before participating in an afternoon of team building. Drive up to the mountain base, find your cabin and get ready for the next few days.

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    Day 2

    Enjoy canoeing, climbing, hiking, archery, field games and more. Our experienced trip leaders will introduce you to a number of activities while you make new friends. Enjoy a campfire in the evening with all of the other groups before returning to your cabin for the night.

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    Day 3

    Get up early for a sunrise peak attempt (weather dependent) before enjoying another full day of activities. In the evening, there will be a feast and celebration for you and all of our other incoming student participants around the fire.

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    Day 4

    Pack up and head back to Boulder. We will get back to campus by 12 p.m., giving you plenty of time to settle into your residence hall and get ready for new student activities.

    Registration Process

    Step 1: Complete an interest form

    Step 2: Once we receive your interest form submission, we will send you an email with registration and payment details (please allow 3-5 business days).

    Note: Payment must be completed to secure a spot on the trip.

    Step 3: After registration is confirmed through the participants colorado.edu email:

    • Submit a Medical Information form - coming soon
    • Submit an Equipment and Dietary Needs form - coming soon

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