CIO ASCENT
Fall 2026 Retreat
Connect · Collaborate · Recharge
Base camp
Bozeman, Montana
For three days in the shadow of the Gallatin Range and at the gates of Yellowstone, we trade the inbox for the alpine. The inaugural CIO Ascent retreat. A gathering of peers and a few partners. No panels. Just CIOs and the time and space to think clearly, share honestly, and come home sharper than you left.
3
Days
5
Guided Hikes
1
National Park
Up to~11
Total Trail Miles*
*Hikes and activities on our retreats are generally rated easy to moderate and are suitable for most fitness levels.
Signature moments
What you'll carry home.
01Thursday · 4 mi
Hyalite Falls Tour
For Wednesday-night arrivals. Forested switchbacks in Hyalite Canyon past three waterfalls: Grotto, Arch, and Champagne. Routinely called the prettiest hike in the Bozeman area.
02Friday · 9 mi
Yellowstone Country
Two hikes inside America's first national park at peak elk rut. Beaver Ponds loop above Mammoth, then Slough Creek to the First Meadow, one of the premier wolf, bison, and grizzly watching spots in Yellowstone.
03Saturday · 4 mi
History Rock
Aspen-lined climb in Hyalite Canyon to a sandstone outcropping carved with names and dates from late-1800s pioneers and homesteaders. A hike with a story, and a sweeping overlook of Hyalite Reservoir from the top.
Friday · Gardiner, Montana
We enter America's first national park through the Roosevelt Arch, at the peak of the elk rut.
Itinerary at a glance
Four days, one valley.
Day
Theme
Highlights
Thu Sept 17
Travel and Intros
Arrivals, optional Hyalite Falls Tour for early birds, afternoon Drinking Horse warmup hike, welcome event with the Board.
Fri Sept 18
Yellowstone Country
Beaver Ponds loop above Mammoth, lunch at Roosevelt Lodge, Slough Creek to the First Meadow at peak elk rut.
Sat Sept 19
History Rock + Ousel Falls
Pioneer-carved sandstone overlook in Hyalite Canyon, hotel reset, waterfall walk in Big Sky, closing session.
Sun Sept 20
Return Day
Farewells and departures on your schedule.
Thu Sept 17
Travel and Intros
Arrivals, optional Hyalite Falls Tour for early birds, afternoon Drinking Horse warmup hike, welcome event with the Board.
Fri Sept 18
Yellowstone Country
Beaver Ponds loop above Mammoth, lunch at Roosevelt Lodge, Slough Creek to the First Meadow at peak elk rut.
Sat Sept 19
History Rock + Ousel Falls
Pioneer-carved sandstone overlook in Hyalite Canyon, hotel reset, waterfall walk in Big Sky, closing session.
Sun Sept 20
Return Day
Farewells and departures on your schedule.
A note on ad-hoc side excursions
Free time on the schedule is intentional. The best moments of these retreats come from what we invent together in the moment.
Hot springs. A night drive to look at the Milky Way. A local brewery. Downtown Main Street. Members tell the crew where they want to go and we make it happen.
Closing
Until the Next Ascent
Travel safely.
Questions? Reach the crew at [email protected] or visit cioascent.com. All times and activities subject to change based on weather, group pace, and group preference.