Destination + Lodging
This Colorado resort town is the official destination for the 2027 OAC trip.
What is winter park?
These are the exact calendar dates scheduled for the Colorado ski trip.
What is January 3–7, 2027?
The date and time when trip sign-ups officially open.
What is Friday, November 13th at 7:00 AM?
Requirement for all attending students prior to departing on the trip regarding meetings.
What is attending required pre-trip meetings?
Colorado gets bragging rights for having more than 300 days of this bright weather every year—even in the middle of winter!
What is sunshine (or sunny days)?
Students will be staying at this hotel, which features an outdoor heated pool and hot tub.
What is The Vintage Hotel?
On travel day, the group departs bright and early around this time for the ~16.5-hour drive.
What is 5:00 AM?
The specific location on campus where you need to arrive for the sign-up desk.
What is the campus Center
All trip participants must sign this official agreement before attending.
What is the student trip contract?
In Colorado, mountain peaks that reach an elevation of at least 14,000 feet are given this popular slang name.
What are Fourteeners (14ers)?
These specific assignments for sleeping arrangements will be finalized once the participant list is set.
What are room assignments
This essential errand is planned right after arriving in Colorado on Ski Day #1.
What is a grocery store stop?
The golden rule for how the available spots are distributed.
What is first come, first served?
For safety guidelines, students must promptly communicate any of these two unexpected occurrences to the trip leaders.
What are concerns or injuries?
Colorado is home to this major mountain range that stretches all the way from Canada down to New Mexico.
What are the Rocky Mountains (or the Rockies)?