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

  • Morning Hike (3-5 miles)

  • Lunch on trail

  • Afternoon river trip

  • Small-group debriefs

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Weds. July 16

  • Breakfast

  • Mountain biking at Grand Targhee

  • Lunch

  • Orienteering team challenge

  • Personal reflections

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Thurs. July 17

  • Breakfast

  • Trip reflections and takeaways

  • Travel to Jackson Hole

  • Flights depart

Trip Details

  • Read more about the trip below. If you have any follow-up questions, feel free to reach out to Avery or Michael with questions.

    Avery Klunick: avery.klunick@mba.utexas.edu

    Michael Madigan: michael.madigan@mba.utexas.edu

  • Submit your $500 deposit at this link. All deposits are due by June 15, 2025 and are non-refundable.

Need more information?
We’ve held two previous webinars with more information and a Q&A for the trip. If you have any remaining questions, please reach out to marc@stepoutside.us.

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. We’re planning on

🚙 We’re planning 2 shuttles from Jackson Hole based on flight arrivals. The first will leave Jackson Hole between ~12-1p and the second will leave ~5-6p.

We’ll work with participants to confirm that shuttles accommodate their flight time.

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

  • Hikes and activities covering up to 15 miles in mountain terrain.

  • We’ll adjust our pace to accommodate participants and keep everyone safe.

  • Potential steep elevation changes

  • Outdoor activities that require mobility and endurance

Ways to get ready

  • Take longer walks or hikes

  • Break in any trail-friendly shoes beforehand

  • Focus on hydration and nutrition before and during

  • Bring a growth mindset – prepare to be challenged while knowing that you get to decide what your experience looks like.

  • Plan to be open and work together

  • Unplug and be present.

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