Outdoor Adventure Programs

“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 | Houston Hiking – November 15th

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Join local FD community member Brianna (“Navigator”) for a peaceful hike around the north part of Lake Woodlands. Sunday, November 15th | 10:30 am Important Details Location: We will meet at Starbucks: 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Activity: Hiking a mellow, peaceful loop north of Lake Woodlands…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Hiking | Seattle Hiking – November 15th

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Join local FD Community member Janelle (“Baby Guac”) for a fun Seattle hiking adventure at Wallace Falls State Park. Come for the classic PNW forest, stay for the variety of waterfalls. Sunday, November 15 | 9:30 AM Important Details Location: Wallace Falls State Park: Wallace Falls Trailhead, 14503 Wallace Lake…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Hiking | Wilmington, NC Hiking – November 21st

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Join local FD community member Courtney (“Catwitch”) for a fun North Carolina hike at Carolina Beach State Park! This is a really fun, mellow hike that goes along a boardwalk to one of the few places where you can see Venus flytraps in the wild. Saturday, November 21st | 9:00…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Hiking | Brown County Hiking and Camping – November 21-22nd

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Join Local FD member AJ ("Goose") for a fun Brown County hiking and camping adventure! Saturday, November 21st - Sunday, November 22nd *The Airbnb for this CA is now full! If you sign up, you will be added to the waitlist. If you'd like to join for just the day,…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Dragon Boat | Orlando Dragon Boat Paddling – November 21st

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Join local FD Community members Marina (“Dragon Boat”)  for a fun Dragon Boat Paddling adventure! Saturday, November 21st | 8:00 - 10:00 AM Important Details Location: Lake Fairview Park - 2200 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810 Activity: Dragon boat paddling! Boat, paddles, and PFD will be provided. Cost: Free! What…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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Rock Climbing | Orange County Climbing – November 21st

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Join Local FD member Skyla ("Sfree") for some fun indoor climbing at Movement - Fountain Valley. Saturday, November 21st | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Important Details Location: Movement – Fountain Valley – 18030 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Activity: Indoor climbing! Movement will provide us with a brief…

Eligibility: Open to new participants
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