Kick off your New Year with an amazing adventure all around New Zealand's South Island! This program is open to plus ones AND the fundraising requirement has just been lowered! With adventures through Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park, you'll be #OutLivingIt to the max! Learn more about this multi-sport adventure with the @first_descents community by heading to firstdescents.org/program/new-zealand/!

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!

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Kick off your New Year with an amazing adventure all around New Zealand’s South Island! This program is open to plus ones AND the fundraising requirement has just been lowered! With adventures through Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park, you’ll be #OutLivingIt to the max! Learn more about this multi-sport adventure with the @first_descents community by heading to firstdescents.org/program/new-zealand/!

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