Phone: 303.945.2490 Fax: 866.592.6911 Email: [email protected]
3001 Brighton Blvd Suite 623 Denver, CO 80216
Week Long Programs
Our free program (FD1) for first-timers available to young adults ages 18-39 diagnosed with cancer and other serious health conditions after the age of 15.
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Local Communities
Local adventure communities (FDTribs) provide provide single or multi-day outdoor experiences for first timers as well as FD alumni right in your backyard.
Local Adventure Communities
International Programs
International adventure programs (FDX) are open to all alumni that have attended a week-long (FD1) program.
International ProgramsPrograms ensure individualized care, medical attention and intimate experiences with fellow survivors. First Descents programs are offered free of cost to participants.
Hey Pittsburgh! Let's soak up summer on this rock climbing program in beautiful Ohiopyle State Park! Along the Youghiogheny River, you'll get to enjoy this newer climbing area and learn some sweet techniques from our expert guides. Challenge yourself in this beloved, idyllic spot alongside your local adventure community! In between…
Join us for 2-hour REI skills building clinic to learn mountain bike trailside repair and prepare for the multi-day mountain biking adventure in Wompatuck State Park in October. Bring your bike if you'd like! If not, you'll still learn some sweet tips about how to keep on rolling and conquer the fear…
Join the DC/Baltimore local adventure community for a beautiful night of kayaking the Potomac River as the sun sets over the National Monuments! Escape the DC summer heat as you float past the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial with your fellow FD adventurers! Don't forget to work on your kayaking skills…
Hey Milwaukee! Ready for an EPIC weekend on the river? This whitewater kayaking program will teach you essential river skills and be an overall BLAST! Practice and learn new skills on the Peshtigo River on Saturday with the wonderful Peshtigo River Outdoor Learning Center. Then kickback that night, relaxing and refueling…
Los Angeles community! Join us for these monthly meetup adventures in 2019! This is a great opportunity to check-in with your Trib members and enjoy mini-adventures together! Sign up to be a part of the LA Trib in order to get email updates with all the details. And stay tuned…
Known for its towering purple cliffs, abundant wildlife, warm water, and friendly rapids, the Clark Fork River is one of the best places to learn how to kayak in the world. Tarkio River Lodge has a firm place in the history of First Descents and the kayaking community. There is…