McCOMBS ADVENTURE PROGRAM

Start your journey. Find your people.

Teton Valley, Idaho

This trip is your head start at McCombs. You’ll join your peers for four days of community-based adventures and real conversations that build lasting friendships.

You’ll bring more confidence to campus, ready for your MBA journey.

I'm interested!

What you’ll experience

Most students come to McCombs excited but nervous for the experience. The Idaho trip gives you space to connect with peers over shared experiences in one of the most beautiful valleys in the West.

  • Enter your MBA program with new experiences that give you comfort and confidence that you’re 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.

“Everyone came with their own story and their own reason for being here, and it created an environment of trust that you don’t always get so early in a journey like this.”

Austen Anderson

What makes this trip different?

Our approach

  • Spacious vacation rentals, community-focused, access to remote adventures

  • Activities built for exploration, teamwork, and togetherness

  • Meaningful experiences, lasting relationships, and confidence from day one

  • Crafted by learning designers in the outdoor industry; led by recent McCombs graduates

Other MBA trips

  • Hotel rooms or conference centers near high-traffic tourist destinations

  • Popular attractions, one-off activities, and focus on night life

  • Good memories, fun activities, and conversations with classmates

  • Organized by travel agents; guided by students still in their MBA program

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Trip Itinerary

Mon. July 20

  • Flights arrive in Jackson Hole

  • Travel to Teton Crest Lodge

  • Introductions and free time

  • Dinner and relaxing

Tues. July 21

  • Breakfast

  • Morning Hike (3-5 miles)

  • Lunch on trail

  • Afternoon river trip

  • Small-group debriefs

  • Dinner and relaxing

Weds. July 22

  • Breakfast

  • Mountain biking at Grand Targhee

  • Lunch

  • Team Adventure Challenge

  • Personal reflections

  • Dinner, campfire, and relaxing

Thurs. July 23

  • 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 schedule trip info sessions 6-8 weeks prior to the trip for the trip. If you have any questions, please reach out to marc@stepoutside.us.

What’s included?

✔ Accommodations at Teton Crest Lodge
✔ Meals from arrival to departure
✔ Two full-day adventures
✔ Group discussions
✔ Unforgettable connections

Price: $1,750


✈️ 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 ~10-11a and the second will leave ~2-3p.

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.