2021 Programs are live! Learn more about our upcoming adventures.
Multi-Day Programs
Multi-Day and Week-Long Programs are available to frontline healthcare workers and young adults ages 18-39 diagnosed with cancer or multiple sclerosis after the age of 15. Due to the pandemic, FD is only offering Multi-Day programs at this time. Week-Long Programs are temporarily on hold.
Multi-Day ProgramsCommunity Adventures
Part of the Out Living It Project, Community Adventures are adventure experiences created and facilitated by FD alumni and members of the FD community.
Community AdventuresInternational Programs
International adventure programs (FDX) are open to all alumni that have attended a week-long (FD1) program. Due to the pandemic, International Programs are temporarily on hold.
International ProgramsPrograms ensure individualized care, medical attention and intimate experiences with fellow survivors. First Descents programs are offered free of cost to participants.
Connect with fellow healthcare workers while you learn new whitewater skills with the trusted guides at Wet Planet! On this weekend adventure, you'll explore the beautiful White Salmon River by raft one day and kayak down the Klickitat the next. Downtime will be spent at the beautiful Society Hotel! This…
Join your fellow healthcare workers for a weekend of fun, connection, and challenge as we head to Rocky Mountain National Park for some rock climbing with our friends at Colorado Mountain School! You'll get to enjoy two days of rock climbing instruction and epic climbs with your First Descents community.…
Join your First Descents community for a weekend of fun, connection, and challenge as we head to Rocky Mountain National Park for some rock climbing with our friends at Colorado Mountain School! You'll get to enjoy two days of rock climbing instruction and epic climbs. Downtime will be spent at…
Join your First Descents community for a weekend of adventure, connection, and challenge as we head to Rocky Mountain National Park for some rock climbing with our friends at Colorado Mountain School! You'll get to enjoy two days of rock climbing instruction and epic climbs. Downtime will be spent at…
Spend three days Out Living It with your First Descents Family at Minnewaska State Park for some rock climbing with the trusted guides at Alpine Endeavors! You'll get to enjoy two days of iconic climbs, beautiful scenery, and lots of adventure. Downtime will be spent at the beautiful Minnewaska Lodge!…
Meet and connect with fellow caregivers on a much-deserved weekend of fun, reflection, and adventure as we head to Rocky Mountain National Park for some rock climbing with our friends at Colorado Mountain School! You'll get to enjoy two days of rock climbing instruction and epic climbs with your First…