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College Retreat

SWO College Retreat

For many of us, the “college years” are characterized by questioning everything and trying to figure out what we believe about God and the world around us. This can be extremely dangerous unless we land on something that has sufficient answers to satisfy our souls. As Christians, we believe this is only found in the person and work of Jesus Christ for us and our salvation. Scripture tells us that we need to set Christ apart as holy, which will give us a guiding principle on how we think and live.

If you’re committed to following Jesus more deeply, abide in his Word, and be a light in the darkness, then the SWO College Retreat is designed for you.

Most Christian conferences for young adults are packed with light shows, fancy bands, and big-name speakers. There’s nothing wrong with that, but we take a different approach.

Scripture commands us to be aware of the attacks we face and equip ourselves to be a light in a dark world. The Snowbird College Retreat is built around this mission: equip yourself to grow deeper in your faith, renew your mind, and engage the culture around you.

Main SEssion Speakers

Brody Holloway

Rob Conti

Spencer Davis

Zach Mabry

Jon Rouleau

Brody Holloway

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Rob Conti

View Bio and Teaching Sessions

Spencer Davis

View Bio and Teaching Sessions

Zach Mabry

View Bio and Teaching Sessions

Jon Rouleau

View Bio and Teaching Sessions

2026 Conference Schedule

Schedule is tentative. Check the Snowbird app for most current updates.

Friday

5:00 pm – Arrival and Check-in
Supper
On-Campus Recreation
Worship Service
Snack Shack, Fire, SWO Underground

Saturday

Breakfast
Worship Service
Free Time
Lunch
On-Campus Recreation
Breakout Sessions
Supper
Worship Service
Snack Shack, Fire, SWO Underground

Sunday

Breakfast
Worship Service
10:30 am – Departure

Testimonials from Attendees

Re-Focus on Christ

“This trip…reminded me of what my primary focus should be in college.”

Emily

Biblical Encouragement

“This was very effective for me. Classes just started and having this to start the semester and encourage me was beneficial.”

Zach

Build Genuine Relationships

“I got closer to my friends on my campus that I didn’t know as well, and I walked away feeling confident that I can be used for the Kingdom every day as a student.”

Brooke

Recreation

3-MAN SWING
CLIMBING TOWER
ZIP LINE
POOPIE POLE
PAINTBALL
GUN RANGE
DISC GOLF
ARCHERY TAG
AERIAL PARK

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Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation. This Gospel-driven mission is what every one of our retreats is focused on.

Learn about our history and mission, or jump into our published resources and session recordings to get a sample of the teaching at SWO.

our history and mission

our Previous Teaching Sessions + Resources

How do I register and prepare for arrival?

Click the button below to set up your Snowbird account and pay a small deposit (per person) to register your spot for the College Retreat. You can easily choose to register as an individual or a group. If you’re registering a group then we’ll help you get the rest of the group set up as well.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Call: (828) 321-2210

What is the programming like at Snowbird?

The SWO College Retreat is packed with biblical preaching, worship, breakouts, recreation, and building real relationships with others from your church and school. Some students attend as individuals, but most attend as a small or larger group.

What recreation will be available?

The scheduled recreation at the SWO College Retreat includes any of our on-campus recreation options, like our climbing tower, aerial park, zip line, paintball course and gun range.

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What types of housing do you provide?

We have over 14 cabins, divided by bedrooms for each group. They each provide twin-sized bunk beds, air conditioning, and heat. Our cleaning team takes great pride in keeping things clean but the buildings are simply functional. You’ll need to provide your own bedding, pillow and towels. The bathouse is a short walk across the property.

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How do I add or drop additional spots to my group?

You can add additional spots to your group as long as the retreat is not full. The best way to find out is to open your Snowbird Account and see if there are any remainings spots open for the retreat. However, you’ll want to only register spots that you’re certain you’ll need. The deposit is non-refundable.

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What other adult conferences does Snowbird offer?

We provide several adult retreats and conferences throughout the year, that are designed for both individuals and church groups. Click the links below to learn more:

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What to Bring

Registration Agreement

Statement of Risk