Winter Youth Retreats
Main SEssion Speakers
Brody Holloway
Rob Conti
Spencer Davis
Zach Mabry
Jon Rouleau
2024-2025 Schedule Options
Churches can choose to register for either 3-day or 4-day retreat schedules at each of our Winter SWO retreats. Both schedules begin on the same date, and youth groups registered for the 3-day will leave for home one day early.
Schedule is tentative. Check the Snowbird app for most current updates.
4-Day Retreat
Day 1
- 5:00 pm – Arrival & Check-in
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 7:30 pm – Recreation
- 9:15 pm – Worship Service
- 10:15 pm – Share Groups
- 10:45 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground
Day 2
- 8:00 am – Breakfast
- 9:45 am – Worship Service
- 11:00 am – Share Groups
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1-5:30 pm – Recreation
- 6:00 pm – Supper
- 8:00 pm – Worship Service
- 9:30 pm – Share Groups
- 10:00 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground
Day 3
- 8:00 am – Breakfast
- 9:45 am – Worship Service
- 11:00 am – Share Groups
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1-5:30 pm – Recreation
- 6:00 pm – Supper
- 8:00 pm – Worship Service
- 9:30 pm – Share Groups
- 10:00 pm – Snack Shack, Fire, SWO Underground
Day 4
- 7:45 am – Breakfast
- Departure
3-Day Retreat
Day 1
- 5:00 pm – Arrival & Check-in
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 7:30 pm – Recreation
- 9:15 pm – Worship Service
- 10:15 pm – Share Groups
- 10:45 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground
Day 2
- 8:00 am – Breakfast
- 9:45 am – Worship Service
- 11:00 am – Share Groups
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1-5:30 pm – Recreation
- 6:00 pm – Supper
- 8:00 pm – Worship Service
- 9:30 pm – Share Groups
- 10:00 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground
Day 3
- 8:00 am – Breakfast
- 9:45 am – Worship Service
- Departure
Testimonials from Student Pastors
Investment in Students
I love the depth in the Word that is preached and the investment in our students lives, that’s what makes the weekend.
Andy Carr, student pastor
Sound Teaching that Engages Students
There is nowhere else that I know of that has teaching as sound and equips staff to engage students on such a personal level.
Ryan VonCanon, student pastor
Gospel-Saturated Worship
The Scriptures were exposited in a way that the students could understand and keep up with, while also not watering down the text at all. The Gospel saturated every bit of the teaching and worship.
JT Overby, student pastor
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Get the FAQs
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.
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 group.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us at 828.321.2210 or email us anytime. We’re here to help!
What should we bring?
Check out our What to Bring page to learn all the details for your Winter SWO student retreat.
What recreation is provided?
Contact us with any specific questions, but our on-campus recreation day includes options such as this: climbing tower, aerial park, zip line, 3-man swing, archery tag, basketball court, and a paintball course.
What do Snowbird Winter Youth Retreats look like?
These fall youth retreats include solid biblical teaching, Gospel-focused worship, high-adventure recreation, and small groups with your best friends.
What types of housing do you provide?
We have over 14 cabins on our campus, 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 primarily functional.
You’ll need to provide your own bedding, pillow and towels. One of our 4 bathhouses is always a short walk from each cabin.
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 any remaining spots are open for the retreat. However, you only want to register spots that you’re sure you’ll need. The deposit is non-refundable.
Check our Registration Guide for details on how to invite specific students to your group via email.
Can I bring my dog to Snowbird?
Due to the complexity of events at SWO, our campuses operate under a “no animals” policy. As a religious organization, SWO is not bound by public accommodation rules. If you have questions about this policy, please call us for clarification.