Weekend in the Mountains

Thank you for joining us at this year’s Weekend in the Mountains! Stay tuned for photos and a recap of our great weekend!

September 9-10, 2023

Meet at 7:30am at Laurel Hall September 9, return to Laurel Hall at 5pm Sunday, September 10

$90 cost includes 4 meals, snacks, lodging, transportation, and activities.

Favorite activities include:

  • Walking through the beautiful fall landscape of the Rocky Mountains
  • Enjoying a campfire and trying a quintessential American camping treat–s’mores
  • Participating in the low ropes course
  • Spotting wild animals (moose, squirrels, and chipmunks among other possible animals)
  • International talent show
  • Viewing the clear sky and seeing the Milky Way and constellations
  • Bonding with new friends from all over the world

Weekend in the Mountains is a unique program for international students and scholars that takes participants to the CSU Mountain Campus for a weekend of bonding and intercultural activities. Returning attendees and spouses of students or scholars are also welcome if space allows. Children are not allowed at this event.

Each fall, students and scholars from all over the world attend the retreat. Activities change each year, but they always focus on a few primary goals: Culture, Community, and Colorado. We hope you’ll  develop tools to help your cultural transition to the US, while building relationships with new friends from all over the world in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Cost is $90 for new students and scholars or $130 for returning students or spouses of students/scholars.

Cost includes 4 meals, snacks, lodging, transportation, and activities (Full cost of event is $160/person, the Office of International Programs pays the additional difference per person).

Cancellations made after August 27 will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations made by August 27 will receive a refund if the spot can be filled from the wait list.

For questions about Weekend in the Mountains, or if you have any problems registering/paying, please contact bmwatts@colostate.edu.