JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!

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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Healthcare Worker Programs

At First Descents, we want to celebrate the extraordinary doctors, nurses, social workers, and more who have dedicated themselves to improving health outcomes for countless young adults impacted by cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Staying true to our roots, these individuals must be between the ages of 18-45 and provide direct healthcare services to patients with cancer or MS. For more information on eligibility, please refer to our eligibility criteria. Interested in joining us on an adventure? Start by completing an inquiry.

We serve a wide range of MS and Oncology healthcare professionals which include but are not limited to: oncologist, pathologist, neurologist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse, palliative care, genetic counselors, physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, neuropsychologist, psychologist, social worker, patient navigator, psychiatrist, registered dietitian, clinical pharmacists, diagnostic radiologist.

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Kayaking | Rogue River, OR – Healthcare Workers

July 5, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Registration opens February 2026 to kayak in the Rogue River. 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! The Rogue River starts its journey at Crater Lake and winds its way through…

Eligibility: Healthcare Worker Participants, ages 18-45
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Surfing | Santa Cruz, CA – Healthcare Workers

September 21, 2026 - September 26, 2026

Registration opens February 2026 to surf in Santa Cruz. 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! Ride the world-famous waves of Santa Cruz, California, on this weeklong surfing adventure with your…

Eligibility: Healthcare Worker Participants, ages 18-45
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