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!

Estes Park, CO Schedule

Please note this is a sample schedule and will vary based on location, travel time required to each program and activity, outfitter and group dynamics.

There will be some morning and afternoon drive time required on this program to access climbing. 

Day 1 – Arrival Day

  • AM/PM Arrivals
  • 5pm-6.30pm- Downtime/Happy Hour
  • 6.30-8pm-Dinner
  • 8pm-9pm-Campfire
  • Sleep

Day 2 – Activity Day

  • 7.30-8.30am-Breakfast
  • 8.30-9am-Colorado Mountain School Introduction & Gear Preparation
  • 9.30am-3pm-Drive and Rock Climb
  • 4-6.30pm-Downtime/Happy Hour
  • 6.30-8pm-Dinner
  • 8pm-9pm-Campfire
  • Sleep

Day 3 – Activity Day

  • 7.30-8.30am-Breakfast
  • 9.30-3pm-Drive to location and Rock Climb 
  • 3.30-6.30pm-Downtime/Happy Hour
  • 6.30-8pm-Dinner
  • 8-9pm-Campfire
  • Sleep

Day 4 – Half Activity Day

  • 7.30-8.30am-Breakfast
  • 9.30-12:30pm-Drive to location and Rock Climb
  • 1.30-6.30pm-Downtime/Happy Hour/Explore 
  • 6.30-8pm-Dinner
  • 8-9pm-Campfire
  • Sleep

Day 5 – Last Activity Day

  • 7.30-8.30am-Breakfast
  • 9.30am-3pm-Drive to location and Last Rock Climb Day
  • 3.30-6.30pm-Downtime/Happy Hour
  • 6.30-8pm-Dinner
  • 8-9pm-Campfire
  • Sleep

Day 6 – Departure Day

  • 7.30-8.30am-Breakfast
  • Departures

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