McCOMBS ADVENTURE PROGRAM

MBA Bound. Adventure-ready.

Tetonia, Idaho.
July 14-17, 2025

This trip is your head start at McCombs. You’ll come to campus with more confidence and stronger relationships, ready for your MBA journey.

What you’ll experience

  • Enter your MBA program with additional skills, ready to tackle academic and professional challenges.

  • Spend time with your peers in a setting that’s open and real, and walk away with stronger connections.

  • The trip is a chance to reflect on where you are and get clear about what you want from your next two years.

Itinerary

Mon. July 14

  • Flights arrive in Jackson Hole

  • Travel to Cache Vista Ranch

  • Small group introductions

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Tues. July 15

  • Breakfast

  • North Teton Trail Hike (10+ miles)

  • Lunch on trail

  • Small-group debriefs

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Weds. July 16

  • Breakfast

  • Orienteering team challenge

  • Lunch

  • Personal reflections

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Thurs. July 17

  • Breakfast

  • Trip reflections and takeaways

  • Travel to Jackson Hole

  • Flights depart

Trip Details

  • If you're ready to kickstart your program with an unforgettable adventure, fill out the Interest form here, or use this link to help us get to know you better.

  • If spots are available and you’re selected to attend, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit your $500 deposit. All deposits are due by March 31, 2025 and are non-refundable.

  • The remaining $1,000 balance is due by May 15. We’ll send out reminders as this deadline approaches, along with final trip details.

Need more information?
Join us on March 3, 2025 for a live webinar from 5:30-6:30pm CT at this Zoom Link to meet trip leaders and learn more.

What’s included?

✔ Lodging at Cache Vista Ranch
✔ Meals from arrival to departure
✔ Two full-day adventures
✔ Group discussions
✔ Unforgettable connections

Price: $1,500

✈️ Flights are not included – we recommend flying into Jackson Hole (JAC), where we’ll coordinate group transportation to the ranch.

Limited Spots Available
Space is limited and spots will fill fast. If you’re in, don’t wait!

How to Prepare

This experience is meant to challenge you in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What to expect

  • Full-day hikes covering up to 15 miles in mountain terrain

  • Potential steep elevation changes (but plenty of breaks!)

  • Outdoor activities that require mobility and endurance

Ways to get ready

  • Train with long walks or hikes

  • Break in hiking shoes beforehand

  • Focus on hydration and nutrition before and during

  • Bring a growth mindset – prepare to be challenged

  • Plan to be open and work together

  • Unplug and be present.

We’ll share a detailed packing list closer to the trip.