As we head into our 25th year of healing adventures this holiday season, our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
To achieve our goal, we rely on the generous support of donors like YOU to Give the Gift of Adventure. Thank you for making our life-changing work possible!
First Descents is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #: 81-0539964
JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Registration opens early spring 2026. 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!
Rock climb the Adirondacks! These gorgeous mountains offer six million acres of classic rock climbs, warm swimming holes, and wandering 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.
Program dates and communities served will be posted in early 2026.
WHERE: Keene, NY
WHAT: Rock Climbing
WHEN: Summer 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: Read about our 2025 policy here.