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“First Descents provided me with the foundation to break down the physical and emotional walls that cancer has been building in me. This experience was a catalyst, and just the kind of life changing force I needed.” -First Descents Participant

First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures and community support for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions, as well as frontline healthcare workers and caregivers. Click here to view our full eligibility criteria. Our goal is to get you Out Living It on a program that works for you as soon as possible. From rock climbing in the Adirondacks to whitewater kayaking the Rogue River in Oregon, there is an adventure for everyone. Our adventure programs are fully adaptive and completely free of cost. There’s no better way to start Out Living It with your new First Descents community!

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Hiking | Kansas City Hiking – May 17th

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Join local FD Community member Emily ("Kodak") for a Kansas City hiking adventure at Kessler Park featuring forested bluffs in a historic part of Kansas City. Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM Important Details Location: Kessler Park. We will meet at the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway gate. Activity: Hiking the 6…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Biking | San Antonio Biking – May 17th

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Join local FD Community member Amanda ("Sweet Keys") for a San Antonio biking adventure at Mission Reach Trail, where you will bike to see the following missions: Conception, Espada, San Jose, & San Juan. Saturday, May 17th | 10:00 AM Important Details Location: Mission Conception: 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Hiking | Tampa Hiking – May 17th

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Join local FD community member, Mandy ("Twiggy") for a Tampa hiking adventure exploring the trails at one of Florida's oldest and largest parks! Saturday, May 17th | 1:00-5:00 PM Important Details Location: 13208 State Rd 72 Sarasota, Fl 34241 Manatee, Sarasota County ** Meet at the Myakka Outpost Cost: $6…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Surfing | Santa Cruz Surfing – May 18th

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Join local FD Community member Kym ("Otter") for a Santa Cruz surfing adventure at Cowel Beach. Come learn how to surf with Richard Schmidt surf school, beginners welcome! Sunday, May 18th | 9:00 AM Important Details Location: Cowell Beach. Meet in front of Richard Schmidt Surf School: 30 Front St,…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Surfing | Outer Banks, NC – Caregivers

May 19, 2025 - May 24, 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 are known as one of the best surfing spots on the East Coast. During this program, participants will spend four days…

Eligibility: Caregiver Participants, ages 18-45, serving those ages 18-45
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Rock Climbing | Phoenix Climbing – May 22nd

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Join local FD community member Dominic ("Sprocket") for a fun post-work Phoenix climbing meetup at Black Rock Bouldering Gym! Thursday, May 22 | 5:30-6:45 pm Important Details Location: Black Rock Bouldering Gym Activity: Indoor Climbing! We will have a coach with us the whole time to help give us tips and…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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