Student & Community Getaway Weekends
Escape to ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥'s Kennedy Mountain Campus: Relax, Explore, and Recharge!
Come up to ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥'s Kennedy Mountain Campus and spend the weekend relaxing instead of planning! Nestled in the stunning Roosevelt National Forest, you'll have easy access to local hiking trails, Red Feather Lakes, and a short drive to State Forest State Park. We take care of the meals and lodging so you can unwind and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
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Come up to ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥'s Kennedy Mountain Campus and spend the weekend relaxing instead of planning! Nestled in the stunning Roosevelt National Forest, you'll have easy access to local hiking trails, Red Feather Lakes, and a short drive to State Forest State Park. We take care of the meals and lodging so you can unwind and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Weekend Highlights:​
- Overnight Stay: Cabin accommodations of your choice with linen service included.​
- Onsite Parking: Convenient parking options.​
- Food & Beverage: High-quality meals (dinner, breakfast, and lunch).​
- Medical Services: KMC Health Center staffed by a registered nurse.​
- Evening & Recreational Activities: Hiking, archery, axe throwing, movie night, rec night, and campfire.​
- Optional Add-Ons: Guided activities such as Via Ferrata, climbing, and more.​
- Outdoor Equipment Rentals: A variety of gear available for rent.
Getaway Weekend Schedule
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Friday
- 3:00 PM - Check-in & Welcome​
- 5:30 PM - Dinner​
- 7:00 PM - Evening Activities (Campfire, Movie Night)​
Saturday
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast​
- 9:00 AM - Morning Activities (Hiking, Archery)​
- 12:00 PM - Lunch​
- 1:00 PM - Optional Guided Activities (Via Ferrata, Climbing)​
- 6:00 PM - Dinner​
- 7:30 PM - Evening Rec Night​
Sunday
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast​
- 10:00 AM - Morning Activities (Axe Throwing, Hiking)​
- 12:00 PM - Lunch & Farewell​
- 1:00 PM - Check-out​
Via Ferrata
Our two groundbreaking Via Ferratas will be open to students. The only of their kind to exist on a college campus, enjoy a cable-lined and clipped-on climb to the summit of KMC - no prior climbing experience necessary!
Learn About Via FerratasExperiences You Can Expect
The Crest Via Ferrata and Arial Challenge Element
From Green to Blue difficulty!
Climbing at Cliff Lake
Featuring 10 new routes!
Bouldering at Cliff Lake Woods and Bath Rock Bubbles
Opportunities for First Ascents abound!
The Cirque: KMC's premier Via Ferrata
From Blue to Black difficulty!
Climbing at Bath Rock
Featuring 5 new routes!
Multipitch Climbing at Lazy-A LabyrinthÌý
Guided by our team!
Clinics You Can Count On
Learn climbing tips and tricks from student instructors and professional climbing guides. Each Weekend features some combination of the following clinics:
Intro to Belay Techniques
Multi-Pitch Skills to take you higher!
Trad is Rad: and Intro to Traditional Anchor Building
Rock & Rescue: Getting yourself in and out of trouble!
Crack n’ Up: Crack climbing techniques and Demos
A Slabtastic Voyage: How to climb high while the angle is low