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.
JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Pam is a self-taught chef from upstate NY who began her culinary journey as a stay-at-home mom to two boys. She started out as a baker, selling her creations at local farmers markets. After one of her sons was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, Pam embraced a whole food, plant-based lifestyle—a way of eating she has followed passionately for the past seven years.
Though baking remains her first love, Pam enjoys crafting flavorful, plant-based meals that delight both the palate and the body. Her time working in a dairy-free, gluten-free bakery further fueled her passion for creating allergy-friendly treats, and she discovered that she’s happiest working for herself and sharing food that everyone can enjoy.
Outside the kitchen, Pam finds her greatest joy spending time with her family and dog, especially while exploring the woods near their home.