JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!

Adventure is calling! First Descents’ 2026 Core Program Registration opens on Monday, February 2, at 11 AM MST.

Get started today by browsing the amazing destinations we have planned and start thinking about which program you’d like to join. Then be sure to log in to the FD Portal on February 2 to submit your choices! Don’t have a login yet? Submit an inquiry form HERE.

All programs are FREE and include lodging in a spectacular location, plus gear, pro-guided instruction, chef-prepared meals, and time to kick back with fellow members of our incredible FD community.

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The Buried Life

They have played ball with the President, crashed a party at the Playboy Mansion, been on Oprah, reunited a father and son after 17 years, written a #1 NYT bestselling book and helped countless people accomplish their dreams. Relying on goodwill, guts and gumption, small town friends, Duncan, Ben, Dave and Jonnie travel the globe to complete their list of ‘100 things to do before you die’ and to help and encourage others to go after their own lists.

Inspired by the 1852 poem “The Buried Life” written by Mathew Arnold, these young men help others dig out from the day-to-day details that can sometimes bury you and help individuals articulate their most personal dreams and ambitions. For every item they complete on their own list, they help a stranger achieve one of their dreams.”

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