JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Join First Descents Local Adventure Communities for a nation-wide day of climbing, community, and charity. Your $30 donation will include all-day entry and equipment rentals at a locally partnering climbing gym. Individuals who meet their $250 fundraising goal will sponsor one full day of adventure programming for a First Descents participant. Join us!
Who can participate? Anyone! First Descents alumni, friends, family members, outfitters, corporate partners, medical providers & adventure lovers are invited to participate in the 2018 First Descents Climbathon. 100% of funds raised support young adults impacted by cancer.
All individuals who meet their fundraising goal will also receive an exclusive Climbathon 2018 t-shirt.
Thanks to our generous sponsors:


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