"At FD, cancer is never the defining factor. We don’t serve cancer patients. We adventure with amazing young adults in the prime of their lives who are coping with a cancer diagnosis - and that’s a critical distinction." - Brad Ludden. Our incredible friends at the MacKenzie Gift Fund are matching every dollar donated this holiday season up to $25,000! Don't wait to give the gift of adventure and double your impact to @first_descents.

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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“At FD, cancer is never the defining factor. We don’t serve cancer patients. We adventure with amazing young adults in the prime of their lives who are coping with a cancer diagnosis – and that’s a critical distinction.” – Brad Ludden. Our incredible friends at the MacKenzie Gift Fund are matching every dollar donated this holiday season up to $25,000! Don’t wait to give the gift of adventure and double your impact to @first_descents.

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