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Outdoor Adventures for Young adults impacted by MS

It wasn’t until I was surrounded by others who had MS that I could more freely express my challenges and my fears, because they truly understood.” – First Descents Participant

First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures and peer community support for young adults living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our goal is to get you on a program that works for you, as soon as possible. We do this through a variety of adaptive adventures.

At the end of the day, our ultimate mission is that adventure and the supportive friends you make along the way will be an ongoing part of your journey

Young adults diagnosed with MS between the ages of 15-39 and currently between the ages of 18-45 are eligible to apply for MS Programs. Interested in joining us on an adventure? Join us! Check out our Participant Out Living It Guide to learn more about our free adventure programs.

Have more questions? Contact our Programs Team at [email protected].

These programs are made possible by the generous support of Velocity GlobalGenentech, and Biogen.

                

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Multiple Sclerosis

Surfing | Outer Banks, NC – Multiple Sclerosis

May 12, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Registration is open! Please fill out an inquiry if you are new to First Descents or log in to your FD Portal to sign up for a program! The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its warm waters, golden beaches and consistent surf break. You'll spend four days honing your surfing skills with…

Eligibility: Multiple Sclerosis Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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Multiple Sclerosis

Kayaking | Missoula, MT – Multiple Sclerosis

June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025

Registration is open! Please fill out an inquiry if you are new to First Descents or log in to your FD Portal to sign up for a program! The Blackfoot River winds its way through the heart of Western Montana and provides some of the best stretches of water in the country to learn how…

Eligibility: Multiple Sclerosis Participants, ages 18-45
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Multiple Sclerosis

Rock Climbing | Estes Park, CO – Multiple Sclerosis

September 7, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Registration is open! Please fill out an inquiry if you are new to First Descents or log in to your FD Portal to sign up for a program! Join your First Descents community for a week of breathtaking mountain views, connection and adventure as we climb in Rocky Mountain National Park with our friends at…

Eligibility: Multiple Sclerosis Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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