As we head into our 25th year of healing adventures this holiday season, our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
To achieve our goal, we rely on the generous support of donors like YOU to Give the Gift of Adventure. Thank you for making our life-changing work possible!
First Descents is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #: 81-0539964
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 as well as a custom Climbathon T-Shirt! 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! The First Descents community, friends, family members, outfitters, corporate partners, medical providers & adventure lovers are invited to participate in the 2019 First Descents Climbathon. 100% of funds raised support young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.
REGISTER OR DONATE TO CLIMBATHONThis year will be the 18th year First Descents has fielded a team for the infamous Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race in Leadville, CO – 104 miles long with over 12,000 feet of elevation gain at altitudes up to 12,600…
Learn MoreThis year will be the 7th year First Descents has fielded a team for the Leadville 100 Trail Run. Does running 100 miles with over 18,000 ft of elevation gain through the heart of the Rocky Mountains sound like fun…
Learn MoreRun the New York City Marathon to support First Descents! Challenge yourself to run 26.2 miles across all 5 boroughs in New York City. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the Out Living It spirit to the Big City.…
Learn MoreJoin Full Send on Thursday, Sept. 25 for the Full Send Fall Bash to support FD's mission and provide life-changing outdoor adventures to more young adults impacted by cancer and MS. Indulge in delicious food and drinks, enjoy live music…
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