The wild whispers. Will you answer the call?
Basecamp:Boulder is a 3-day event from September 12-14 for men who want to venture beyond the ordinary.
"Most men die at 25; we just bury them at 75.”
Two centuries later, Benjamin Franklin's words echo louder than ever.
Too many men wither under the weight of hollow pursuits. Society commands us to chase fortune and fame, to measure success on a single, narrow dimension.
It rapidly becomes a gilded cage—a comfortable, but ultimately empty existence.
Today more than ever, men want—no, we need—more.
Basecamp:Boulder is a new event—and the start of a community—for men who want to venture beyond the ordinary.
Men who hear the whisper of the wild calling them to:
ADVENTURE: Not the sterilized, theme park variety, but raw, unfiltered "Type 2 Fun" that changes us from within.
BROTHERHOOD: Not just fist bumps and small talk, but iron bonds forged through true adventure and adversity.
BUILD TOGETHER: Not just financial empires, but lives worth remembering. Stories worth telling. Friendships that endure. Meaning that outlasts us.
Are you ready to answer the call?
📸: Pro rock climber, star of the movie Dawn Wall, and entrepreneur Kevin Jorgeson nears the summit of the Third Flatiron under bluebird skies during our pilot event.
Agenda: Day 1
Friday, September 12
Welcome to Boulder!
You’ll fly to Denver International Airport (DEN). Arrange your own lodging in Boulder for two nights (we have group rates) and we’ll take care of the rest.
In the evening we’ll have dinner and a briefing at an iconic local restaurant.
Then it’s early to bed to be rested for the adventures ahead.
📸: Downtown Boulder, framed by flatirons. Do you hear their whisper?
Agenda: Day 2
Saturday, September 13
Prepare yourself for an iconic outdoor experience with your new friends. It’s an alpine start! (That means up early in climbing speak.)
Grab coffee and a gourmet breakfast box and meet up with your guide for the day’s adventure. Choose from two options:
Option 1 is to climb one of the 140 flatirons that tower above Boulder with a professional guide. Any reasonably fit person can do it safely but if heights aren’t your thing…
Option 2 is to hike one of Colorado’s 58 “fourteeners” (14,000 foot peaks). If you haven’t summited a 14’er before, it’s a bucket list experience.
We’ll rendezvous in the early afternoon for lunch, with some time to relax and hang out.
Later, we’ll enjoy a five-star private dinner followed by a fireside talk from a renowned adventurer.
📸: A gang of knuckleheads gears up for an ascent of the Third Flatiron during our pilot event.
Agenda: Day 3
Sunday, September 14
No alpine start today—you’ve earned some rest! We’ll gather mid-morning for a series of talks to expand your mind. Topics will include:
Men’s health
Financial independence
Building a community
Lunch will be served and we’ll wrap up around 2pm so you can catch a late afternoon flight and get home for the week ahead.
📸: Hanging out and learning from the best at our pilot event.
Location & Accommodations
The event will be held in Boulder, Colorado during the best time of year. You’ll fly into Denver International Airport (DEN) and take a 40 minute taxi or Uber to Boulder.
You’re responsible for booking your own flights and lodging for two nights, but we’ll arrange group rates at our favorite hotels.
Once you get to Boulder, all transportation, food, and activities are covered.
WARNING: You may want to relocate to Boulder after this event.
📸: The 5 numbered flatirons that tower above downtown Bouler. Will you stand atop one of them?
Before the Event
“Anticipation is half the adventure.”
The event is in September—but the adventure begins well before you arrive in Boulder. You’ll receive a Basecamp Box packed with gear and surprises—things you’ll use during the event. We’ll also do online meetups so you’ll arrive at the event prepared and knowing a few guys.
📸: What’s in your first Basecamp Box? Only those who join the adventure will find out.
Event Cost
$2,400
Space is limited.
The event fee is non-refundable because we are pre-paying for most things. However, you can transfer the registration to another person at any time and if you encounter extreme circumstances we can work something out.
Includes:
Professionally guided adventures
Five-star food & drinks
Transportation during the event
BEFORE the event:
A Basecamp Box full of gear and surprises
Online meetups: Event updates, technical briefings, and intros
1-on-1 matchups
Opportunity to become a founding member of the community
"The peer group I've always wanted doesn't exist… so I’m building it.”
A note from our founder, Kevin Dahlstrom:
There's no shortage of peer groups and fancy executive retreats out there. Over the years, I've tried a bunch but none of them stuck. I always wondered why.
Is it me?
Eventually, it dawned on me:
All of these groups claim to be focused on more than just business and careers, but…
The literal qualification to join is your job title, business size, and net worth.
What a narrow-minded way to measure success, ambition, and character. It would exclude many of the people who I admire most!
The peer group I've always wanted doesn't exist... so I'm building it.
It starts with Basecamp:Boulder, an event that embodies the spirit of this community.
Basecamp:Boulder is for high-performing, ambitious men who want to step outside the ordinary, share amazing adventures and build rich, multi-dimensional lives with like-minded peers.
My goal for Basecamp:Boulder is for it to be the highest ROI investment you make this year. I want each person to leave the event a different person, with epic stories to tell and new friendships that endure forever.
I’ll see you out there!
