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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JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!

High West Oyster Fest 2018

It was shucking awesome!

High West Oyster Fest was a shucking awesome night of chowin’ for charity!  We all enjoyed delicious eats, funky music, world-class oysters, and celebrating First Descents’ mission.

This year’s HWOF was a huge success. With the support of our attendees, sponsors and partners, Jax raised more than $90,000 to support young adults impacted by cancer. This underwrites the majority of our Colorado-based programs serving young adults impacted by cancer.  Can you say shuck yeah?! 

huge thanks to our sponsors, supporters, and partner restaurants whose generosity will bring the healing power of adventure to those who need it most. 
Check out our event photos and videos here!
Sponsored By
Oskar Blues | Northeast Seafood | Rappahannock River Oysters | Tito’s Vodka | La Vielle Ferme Wines | Benziger Family Winery | Oyster Bay Wines | Cluster Truck | Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey | CoBiz Bank | Don Julio Tequila Hendrick’s Gin | 5280 Magazine | Ruckus Media | Cinebody
Partnering Restaurants
Fish N’ Beer | The Regional | Stoic & Genuine | Tammen’s Fish Market  Lola Coastal Mexican | Guard and Grace | Wewatta Point | Oskar Blues Grill & Brew | Cart-Driver 

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