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Community Adventures

Embrace the healing power of adventure with your First Descents community.

SHARED ADVENTURES, LASTING IMPACT

Out Living It means seizing every opportunity to get outside, challenge ourselves, be fully present, persevere and feel alive.

At First Descents, we believe the best way to embrace our Out Living It ethos is to connect with a community of like-minded people. Community Adventures are locally led meetups that merge the thrill of outdoor adventure with the power of human connection in a welcoming and inclusive space. Anyone aged 18+ can join at any stage of their FD journey to experience the profound sense of belonging and growth that comes with meaningful interactions.

Our goal is to empower you to live a life of adventure and stoke while connecting with and supporting those around you!

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Community Adventures are led by First Descents community members. It could be a day hike, a weekend backpacking trip, a half-day of whitewater rafting, or any adventure-forward, approved activity that brings FD community members together.

Check out the ways you can connect:

Join an Existing Community Adventure

Our interactive map below shows what adventures are already scheduled around the country. Simply sign up and show up!

Create Your Own Adventure

You decide What, Where and When, and we’ll take care of the Who by handling all of the promotion to help make it happen.

 

CLICK HERE: HOW TO PLAN A COMMUNITY ADVENTURE

Our Community Adventures team is always here to help. Email us: [email protected]

NEW! BECOME AN ALUMNI AMBASSADOR

Are you a passionate and committed First Descents alum who wants to spread the healing power of adventure and community connection in your area? Are you motivated, reliable and eager to help support the FD community? If so, we encourage you to join FD as an Alumni Ambassador, where you would serve as the FD point person in your area.

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Option 1:

Join an Adventure!

Find the nearest Community Adventure on our interactive map. Sign up, and then show up. It's that easy!

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Option 2:

Lead a Community Adventure

CAs are open to all community members aged 18 and older, including alumni, family and friends, hospital partners and general supporters of the FD community.

PLAN A CA

Option 3:

Become an Alumni Ambassador!

Commit to scheduling, planning and managing three or more CAs per year as the FD point person in your area.

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Option 4:

Fundraise for FD

Host or participate in an event and ask supporters to donate to the FD mission, or take your give-back adventure to the next level by joining Team FD for one of our featured events!

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Community Adventure Disclaimer

Thanks for your interest in joining or creating a Community Adventure! There’s no better way to take adventure into your own hands. Please read the disclaimer below before you get started. 

Notice: You are hereby notified that you understand that the activities, including, but not limited to, hiking, climbing (including rock and ice climbing), ziplining, rafting, kayaking (including sea and whitewater kayaking), surfing, backpacking, biking (including road biking and mountain biking), SCUBA diving, swimming, orienteering, yoga (including aerial yoga), snowshoeing, whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, fitness workouts, and camping (the “Activities”), involved in your trip or outing are being provided by independent third party outfitters (the “Outfitters”) who are not within First Descents’ (“FD”) control, and that FD does not direct the manner or methods by which the Activities are conducted. You release FD from any liability and waive any and all claims and causes of action that may arise from my participation in the Activities, including any claims or causes of action based on the negligent actions or inactions of FD, the Outfitters, or any other third party, including, but not limited to, FD’s actions or inaction, directly or indirectly, in selecting, recommending, engaging, participating in, or overseeing the Activities or the Outfitters.

Featured Adventures

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE
Goal:THRU-HIKE THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Riding The Divide

Riding The Divide

Riding The Divide
Goal:RIDE 2,731 MILES AND RAISE $200,000

Nimmo's DIY Adventure

Nimmo's DIY Adventure

Nimmo's DIY Adventure
Goal:PLAN MY OWN WEEK-LONG KAYAKING PROGRAM WITH OTHER ALUMNI

#OutLivingIt

First Descents: Making a splash in the outdoor industry & healthcare space since 2001. #outlivingit #FDRx

At FD we know that mindfulness is an integral part of the healing process. Today, and every day, we believe that taking a few minutes to stretch, breathe, and practice gratitude can make a big difference. #OutLivingIt #MindfulMoment

Did you know that June 2019 is our most adventure-filled programs season EVER? First Descents is providing life-changing outdoor adventures to more young adults than ever before! Here’s to a record-breaking month of #OutLivingIt adventures with the FD Tribe!

Today 10 First Descents teams will be Out Living It at Ragnar Trail in Snowmass, Colorado! Support the healing power of adventure by donating to FD’s Ragnarians here: https://support.firstdescents.org/campaign/2019-ragnar-trail-snowmass/c215265

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