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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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Lehigh Gorge State Park
Lehighton, PA

Celebrate Out Living It Day with Local FD member Sarah (“Metoo”) with a fun Philadelphia rafting adventure at Lehigh Gorge State Park! 

Saturday, July 26 | 9:20 AM

Important Details

  • Location: Lehigh Gorge State Park. Meet at Jim Thorpe River Adventures: 123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA 18235 
  • Activity: Rafting 12.8 miles and 20 named rapids on the Lehigh River. It should take us 5 hours.
  • Cost: $92 Per Person. 
  • Community: Please make sure to also sign up with the outfitter HERE. We are the BigTime Whitewater 9:40am trip on 7/26. You must sign up before the meetup!
  • What to bring: Sun protection, clothes you are ok with getting wet in, water, snacks and lunch, change of clothes

Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve been to a bunch of FD meetups – it’ll be a fun day hanging out with local FD community members in the area. Feel free to invite along friends/family (18+), as anyone is welcome to attend Community Adventures!

To RSVP for the Philadelphia Rafting meetup, please click the button at the top of the page!

All attendees are hereby notified of the Community Adventure disclaimer. Community Adventures are a simple way to gather your First Descents family and out live it together, but that’s not all First Descents offers. In addition to awesome meetups, we provide life-changing, healing adventures for young adults dealing with cancer, MS and other serious health issues. To learn more about our mission and our lifestyle programming — including mindfulness and nutrition, please visit our website.

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