Phone: 303.945.2490 Fax: 866.592.6911 Email: [email protected]
621 Kalamath St. Ste 175, Denver, CO 80204
This holiday season, our goal is to raise $125,000 to help fund transformative adventures for more than 2,000 young adults impacted by cancer and MS through core programs and community adventures in the year ahead.
JOIN US FOR A 2025 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Beginning this summer, First Descents will partner with REI Outdoor School to provide free outdoor adventures, skills development, and peer support to young adults impacted by cancer. REI Outdoor School will facilitate the following programs to support Local Adventure Communities in San Diego, DC, and Portland:
Sunset Kayaking Tour of DC Monuments: Columbia Island Marina
D.C. / Baltimore Local Adventure Community
May 12, 2018 | Single Day Program
Test the sea-kayaking waters by joining FD and REI on a sunset kayaking tour for participants of all-levels. You’ll spend the evening touring some of America’s most historic monuments, all from the perspective of a paddler. It’s sure to be an urban adventure like none other.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing: Horsethief Butte (Columbia Hills State Park)
Portland Local Adventure Community
June 6, 2018 | | Single Day Program
Join REI & First Descents for a single day of rock climbing in the beautiful Columbia Hills State Park region. You’ll spend the day out living it with fellow young adults impacted by cancer, and harnessing your rock climbing skills with the help of REI guides. No experience with rock climbing necessary.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Overnight Backpacking Adventure: Jeremy’s Run
D.C. / Baltimore Local Adventure Community
June 9-10, 2018 | Multi-Day
Join REI Outdoor School and First Descents for a local backpacking adventure at Jeremy’s Run. On this overnight experience, participants will step away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the healing power of wild places, developing their outdoor skills, and connecting with other young adults impacted by cancer.
Submit an inquiry for this program here.
Kayak Tour: Point Loma
San Diego Local Adventure Community
July 14, 2018 | Single Day Program
Hit the waves in the beautiful Point Loma region of San Diego. The day will be spent paddling along the epic coastline and seeing your local city from a new perspective. This single day outing is perfect for all kayakers, both new and veteran.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Lake Vancouver
Portland Local Adventure Community
July 21, 2018 | Single Day Program
See what’SUP with the new FD & REI Outdoor School adventure programs by joining us for a full day of paddling with the FD family. The panoramic views of Lake Vancouver and the expert instruction from REI professionals will make this a spectacular single day adventure.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Hiking and Rock Climbing: Mission Trails
San Diego Local Adventure Community
September 8-9, 2018 | Multi-day
There’s no better way to finish off the summer than spending a weekend climbing and hiking with REI and the FD family. REI guides will assist as you hone your skills and deepen your knowledge of the outdoors. Your FD community will be there to bring the snacks, spirit and support.
Submit an inquiry for this program here.
Techniques and Movement Outdoor Climbing Course: Great Falls
D.C. / Baltimore Local Adventure Community
October 20, 2018 | Single Day Program
Join REI & First Descents for a single day of climbing in Great Falls. You’ll spend the day learning technical climbing skills from world-class guides and connecting with other local young adults impacted by cancer. Note: this program is an El Cap(stone) climbing course, so local folks must have participated in 4 of the 7 indoor climbing meet-ups to be eligible to attend.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.