Lead Bulletproof Community
ELITE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
2026
Rocky Mountains Colorado
April 20 - 24, 2026
Built for leaders who know leadership isn’t meant to be solo. When scaling challenges, client demands, and team pressures leave you drained—this is your recharge.
Join us for a transformative week at the Lead Bulletproof Community Elite Leadership Summit for men.
- Event: Elite Leadership Summit for Men
- Theme: "Built for Impact"
- Dates: April 20 - April 24, 2026
- Location: Spring Canyon Conference Center, Buena Vista, Colorado
- Travel Days: Monday April 20, and Friday, April 24, 2026
- Includes: 4 nights of accommodations and 8 delicious meals, and workshop materials.
For men who lead and need a reset alongside others who value leadership like you.
Register Today
Our amazing venue and location!
The setting for this get away couldn't be better. Spring Canyon is located at the base of Mt. Princeton and surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest.
Your Peer Advisory Board for a Week
Connect with fellow leaders who understand the weight you carry. C-suite executives, successful entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, pastors, and other proven leaders gather here—no junior staff, no vendors pitching—just men at various stages of significant leadership who are committed to growth and helping others grow.
The Power of Cross-Sector Insights
There's something powerful about learning from leaders in different industries and roles. The CEO gains fresh perspective from the entrepreneur. The pastor shares wisdom with the business owner. The coach learns from the speaker. This mix creates breakthrough thinking that single-industry events can't match.
Ready for Strategic Breakthroughs?
What You'll Gain:
- Fresh perspective on your biggest leadership challenges
- Decision-making frameworks from leaders who've faced similar pressures
- Strategic thinking beyond your current industry or role
- Trusted advisor network for ongoing challenges
- Clear action plan for your next 90 days of high-impact leadership
- Renewed clarity on vision and direction
Elite Leadership Summit 2026 Agenda (tentative)
The SUMMIT is a midweek reboot for leaders in the heart of the Rockies. Here's a glimpse of the framework we currently have planned.
Note: Not shown are the breaks, moments of rest and reflection embedded through out each day (morning, afternoon, and evening). These breaks are critical for a reboot. At the end of the week, anticipate coming back refreshed and renewed.
Monday:
- Morning:
- Travel to Denver
- Noon:
- Assemble at Gaylord Rockies for Lunch
- Afternoon:
- Day 1 Challenge
- Travel to Buena Vista (SC)
- Evening Gatherback:
- Welcome
- Keynote Discussion w/ special Guest
- Food / Connection
- Session 1: The "I" in IMPACT
Tuesday:
- Morning:
- Breakfast
- Day 2 Challenge
- Session 2: The "M" and "P" in IMPACT
- Discussion
- Noon
- Lunch
- Afternoon:
- Free Time / Excursions: Explore the Rockies, Hiking, or Reflection Time
- Evening Gatherback:
- Challenge Checkin
- Pizza & Movie
Wednesday:
- Morning:
- Worship (optional)
- Breakfast
- Day 3 Challenge
- Session #3 - The "A" and "C" in IMPACT
- Discussion
- Noon
- Book Exchange
- Lunch
- Afternoon:
- Free Time / Excursions: Explore the Rockies, Hiking, or Reflection Time
- Afternoon:
- Free Time / Excursions: Adventure Activities or Personal Reflection
- Evening Gatherback:
- Dinner in Town
- Team Reflection / Action
Thursday:
- Morning:
- Sunrise Hike (optional)
- Breakfast
- Day 4 Challenge
- Session #4 - The "T" in Impact
- Discussion
- Lunch
- Afternoon:
- Free Time / Excursions: Engage in Outdoor Activities or Quiet Time
- Evening Gatherback:
- Dinner in Town
- Fire Reflection @ Spring Canyon
- IMPACT Challenge Take Aways
Friday: Departure
- Morning:
- Final Huddle / Pray out
- Breakfast
- Drive back to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Few years ago I was feeling overwhelmed, and I almost didn't go. But I knew I needed this. Time out in the mountains sounded perfect. Sure enough, this retreat helped me gain clarity in a whole new way and created memories that will last a lifetime.
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- Richard M.
Additional Reviews / Testimonials
"A Don't
Miss Event!"
"I've had the opportunity to be a part of this for the last few years. This is a time of great challenge and of great encouragement with great guys. Everyone that comes has a personal desire to grow and to help everyone else grow as well. This is a don't miss event!"
- Dave C,
"Atmosphere, accommodations, people, content, location"
It's a tremendous time to reset, relax and refresh diving into what is quality leadership and what it brings to the lives of the people we interact with everyday including the eternal impact. I can't wait to go again next year...
- Tony E.
"The quality of the participants was incredible"
"Lead Bulletproof 2024 was a powerful event for me and has super charged me to show my God to the mountains in my life. "
- Nathan B.
"Opportunity to grow, gain a new perspective"
"Time on the mountain with fellow brothers and experiencing all that Lead Bulletproof has to offer is like no other.
To fully understand, you will need to participate, and then you will have a desire to connect again and again."
- Michael G.
"An amazing event!"
"I look forward to this event all year long as a time to just show up and ‘be.’ This event was the catalyst was the catalyst for a much bigger MAN movement that God has put on my heart. Part of the beauty of this event is that it is not over produced.
Thank you for the time, effort, energy that is put into this, for creating the space that you have, and for inviting me to be a part of it!!!"
- Ryan K.
"The Highlight of My Year"
"I really appreciate spending time with exceptional leaders. There’s no group of people I would rather be around. This top-notch leadership conference is held in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. This trip is always a highlight of my year."
- Doug T.
Our amazing venue and location!
The setting for this get away couldn't be better. Spring Canyon is located at the base of Mt. Princeton and surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest.
Spring Canyon Facilities from Spring Canyon on Vimeo.
Located at the base of Mt. Princeton and surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, Spring Canyon’s rustic atmosphere and breathtaking views will ensure that our event is more than just a retreat. They feature a friendly staff eager to meet the needs of their guests. Spring Canyon is the ideal venue for Future 2.0 with plenty of lodging, fire pits, food, and more.
Amenities
- Gorgeous mountain views
- Rustic lodge & cabin accommodations
- Wood-burning fireplaces
- Delicious home-cooked meals served family-style
- Ponds Fed by a Natural Mountain Spring
- Inspiring Meeting Spaces
- Private Business Center
- A/V Support
- Coffee Bar
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Colorado Trail Access
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Indoor Rock Climbing
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Outdoor Basketball Court
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Walking Distance to Cottonwood Lake
- Outstanding staff members devoted to serving you.
Connect with other high performance leaders who are looking to elevate their impact.
Register TodayTo Leaders who Lead,
Years ago, I stepped away into the Colorado mountains to reset and refocus. That time changed me. Soon, I invited a few others to join. The impact multiplied.
What started as one leader catching his breath became a movement—a team of men hungry to lead with purpose, courage, and clarity. Now, we want you with us.
Join us this April for the Lead Bulletproof Community – Men’s Elite Leadership Summit. It’s more than an event—it’s a reset for men who carry the weight of leadership and want to carry it well.
The theme for this 2026: BUILT FOR IMPACT. It’s about remembering who you’re called to be—and building a life that shows it.
We’ll meet in the Colorado Rockies. No slideshows. No fluff. Just real conversations, real brotherhood, and real growth. You’ll get time to breathe, think, and connect with other leaders who get it.
Seats are limited. But if this resonates—act now.
Let’s lead strong. Let’s lead together.
Paul Gustavson
Co-founder, Lead Bulletproof Community
Need a Reset?
Our summit is intended primarily as a place to get rested, realigned, and resilient. The masterminds, and various opportunities for connection with others will offer you the encouragement and insight you might need, or you might be able to offer someone else. Anticipte renewed clarity on vision and strategy.
Want to Explore?
When you are in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, you discover more than a handful of opportunities to explore and experience adventure. There's hiking, fishing, indoor rock climbing, golfing, mountain biking, hot springs, and more. Every excursion creates a great opportunity for connection.
Inspired to Write?
Our summit includes optional time to focus and create in a quiet, inspiring setting. Some leaders plan to use the mountain mornings or afternoon blocks to write, plan, or refine content they’ve been carrying. Whether it’s a book, a message, or new ideas—this is space to create with purpose and clarity.
Led to Share?
Our summit features Stories by the Fire—an evening experience where like-minded leaders gather to share insights, stories, and moments that matter. It’s not about polished speeches—it’s about connection. Whether you’re refining a signature message or sharing from the heart, Spring Canyon offers the perfect setting and a listening community that leans in.
Travel Schedule
We encourage you fly in to Denver on Sunday, April 19th or first thing Monday morning on the 20st. Monday, we start our adventure gathering for lunch at the iconic Gaylord Rockies starting at 11am.. Then at 2:00 pm we depart (via ride share) for a short field trip stop at an iconic location before we continue on to our home for the week, Spring Canyon Retreat Center in Buena Vista, Colorado camp, which is nestled at the foothills of the mountains. We head back to Denver mid morning on Friday April 24th. Look to catch a flight late afternoon Friday or the over the weekend. We will be working a special deal for a hotel near the airport Sunday night and Friday night for those that need it.
Register TodayEarly Registration Ends November 30—Secure Your Spot Today
April is the best time to reset—but don’t wait until then to make plans.
Teams often gather in the fall—September or October—for their big offsites. That makes sense: the year is winding down, and strategy for the next one is on the horizon. But for a personal reset, waiting that long is a mistake. Early January feels inspiring, but it’s too soon—you don’t yet have enough lived experience in the year to know what’s working or what needs to change.
That’s why April and May are powerful months for a leader to step away. Three to four months into the year, the patterns are clear. Wins and setbacks are visible. And with more than half the year ahead, you have plenty of runway to pivot, reset, and make it your best. This is why we gather in April. It’s not just another event—it’s a chance to pause, reflect, and reset before the year runs away from you.
Investment: $1897 (includes accommodations, meals, and materials)
Price increases after November 30. Secure your spot now and be intentional about how you will finish the year and step into the next.
The breakthrough you need might happen in these mountains, around the fire, or on the trail with a fellow leader who gets it.
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