Adirondacks, New York

Registration opens February 2026 to rock climb in the Adirondacks in New York. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here!

The Adirondack Mountains offer 6 million acres of classic rock climbs, warm swimming holes, and meandering tree-lined trails. Spend a week learning how to rock climb on some of the most famous granite rock walls on the East Coast with your First Descents crew and the trusted guides at Alpine Endeavors! Downtime will be spent at a beautiful lodge outside of Keene, where you’ll enjoy delicious meals, tranquil mountain views, and lots of laughs.

There will be three separate weeks of Oncology Adirondacks Rock Climbing programs in 2026.

WHERE: Keene, NY

WHAT: Rock Climbing

WHEN: June 7 – 12, 2026 | June 14 – 19, 2026 | June 21 – June 26, 2026

COST: Free!

FOOD: Professional chef-prepared meals

AIRPORT: Albany, NY (ALB)

TRAVEL: Participants are responsible for getting to/from the program. Travel scholarships are available through the registration form.

HEALTH & SAFETY: All Participants are required to fill out a registration form. FD will select participants based on available space on the program. Once selected, participants may be required to get a medical form from their Doctor. FD strongly recommends that all Participants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more here.