Inter-Mountain Student Outdoor Leadership & Education Conference
Largest student conference in the outdoor industry...
Colorado State University
About
Tentative Schedule
*we will notify those who have registered & those on the emailing list when the schedule is finalized
What is ISOLE?
The ISOLE conference is a student-organized event specifically tailored to students interested in or involved in the outdoor industry. Over the weekend of April 3rd-5th, 2020, attendants will travel to Colorado State University's campus in Fort Collins, Colorado to hear from keynote speakers that have proven success in our industry, attend student presentations, participate in skill workshops, build their professional networks, and more! The theme for the 2020 ISOLE Conference is Stewardship, with sub-themes of community, inclusivity, development, and integrity. Together, we will deepen our understanding of our relationship with the environment and our community as outdoor leaders. Conversations will be guided by this theme and will be facilitated by students based on their interests and experiences.
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Colorado State University's Outdoor Program is so excited to be hosting ISOLE this year. We hope to see you on the CSU campus next April! Cheers!
Dates
4/3-4/5, 2020
Lodging
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We are offering FREE lodging at our on-campus recreation center. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
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We are also partnering with Quality Inn & Suites University Fort Collins to offer discounted group rates. Click here to reserve your rooms now!
Friday - April 3rd
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Check-in
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Dinner on your own
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Climbing Competition
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Film from Sponsor
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Saturday - April 4th
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Morning Yoga
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Breakfast
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Presentations & Clinic rotations
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Lunch provided by the conference
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Networking/Career Fair
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Keynote Panel Discussion
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Dinner on your own
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Social sponsored by New Belgium Brewery
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Sunday - April 5th
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Morning Yoga
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Breakfast
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Additional Presentations
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Final Raffle Celebration
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Evaluation Survey & Departure
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How was ISOLE formed?
History & Philosophy
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The Inter-mountain Student Outdoor Leadership Symposium (ISOLS) began in April 2003 when the University of Utah Outdoor Adventure Program managers returned from the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) conference and decided the inter-mountain schools should create something that was more relevant to students throughout the region. After that, Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado created the Student Outdoor Leadership and Education (SOLE) Conference in April of 2019.
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In attempts to create a cohesive event to bring the entire Inter-mountain region together, as well as provide an affordable opportunity to learn from peers, network, and develop, the Inter-mountain Student Outdoor Leadership and Education conference was created.
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The ISOLE conference will foster the belief that individuals can advance their lives both personally and professionally by involvement in the outdoors. This includes the conviction that while the outdoor experience need not involve physical risk, there should always be an element of challenge and accomplishment. We believe that these lessons are best learned through personal experience, mentor relationships, and peer to peer sharing of mistakes and triumphs. We hope to create this atmosphere where student outdoor leaders can be apart of a community of sharing ideas and experiences, specifically around our role as stewards of our environment.
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Registration
Registration is now OPEN!!!
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For Non-CSU students, please fill out the Google Form attached to the link below. You will be notified when your membership is active and will be given a link to the purchasing site.
For CSU students, the link below will take you to the purchasing site for the conference membership.
Registration for non-CSU students is $50. This includes:
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2-day membership to our Recreation Center
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Lodging at CSU Rec Center, if needed
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Climbing competition
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2 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, snacks, and 1 free beer
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All conference presentations, clinics, and events
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Prize drawing tickets
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Access to all speakers
Registration for CSU students is $30. This includes:​
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Climbing competition
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2 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, snacks, and 1 free beer
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All conference presentations, clinics, and events
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Prize drawing tickets
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Access to all speakers
*Registration deadline is March 3, 2020*
Presentations
If students are interested in presenting at ISOLE, presentation guidelines will be added to our website and submissions will be open when registration begins.
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Presentations are expected to surround our theme of Stewardship and/or incorporate our sub-themes of community, inclusivity, development, and integrity.
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We will begin selecting presentations for the conference in January.
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Deadline for Presentation Submissions: February 29, 2020 & individuals will be notified if they are presenting by March 6, 2020.
Sponsors
