We’re celebrating Out Living It Day on Saturday, July 25! This special day of Out Living It celebrates our belief in the ongoing healing power of adventure and connecting with community. For the past three years, we’ve celebrated Out Living It Day by getting outside together — and this year is extra special as we celebrate 25 years of First Descents!
Celebrate by joining a Community Adventure near you!
JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Join FD alumni Nicole aka “Maze” for another awesome 2-day beginner/intermediate kayaking workshop August 3rd and 4th with Northwoods Outdoor Center. Come out for either one or two-days of whitewater kayaking fun and instruction with ACA certified instructor Sandra Newbury and her team!
To learn more about the outfitter check out their company page here or their Facebook page here.
Date: August 3rd and 4th
Cost: Clinic cost is $300 for the 2-day weekend and includes your boat and all gear for the weekend!
This INTRO AND BEYOND BEGINNER clinic is perfect for anyone brand new to whitewater or kayaking, and also for those who have some experience in a boat but want to hone their foundational skills. Click Here for more course details.
Please pre-register since space is limited!
First: to RSVP please complete this brief form!
Second: Register by emailing NorthwoodsOutdoorCenter@gmail.com or calling Sandra at 608 335-2122.