The 13th Annual First Descents Ball was a BIG success raising over $950,000 to extend the healing power of adventure to young adults coping with cancer and MS! A massive thank you to our incredible donors, sponsors, and partners who made this unbelievable weekend happen! Together, we celebrated BIG adventure, BIG impact, and the BIG vision of @first_descents! Now, that's what we call #OutLivingIt!

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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The 13th Annual First Descents Ball was a BIG success raising over $950,000 to extend the healing power of adventure to young adults coping with cancer and MS! A massive thank you to our incredible donors, sponsors, and partners who made this unbelievable weekend happen! Together, we celebrated BIG adventure, BIG impact, and the BIG vision of @first_descents! Now, that’s what we call #OutLivingIt!

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