Give A Gift; Contact Us; Subscribe; Advertise; Privacy Statement It's truly a profound and awesome experience! Cap off your summer with some beautiful climbs and incredible views right in your own backyard. FD1, with Camp Kumbaya, was AMAZING to say the least. Join us for a weekend of climbing, amazing food, and adventure, as we head up to the infamous climbs in Boulder Canyon. First Descents is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer.Recognizing the power of firsts, the organization aims to create those experiences in communities across the country. I teach kayaking for one of the schools they use and it's a blast. Rock Climbing Gear : What's the difference between dynamic and static ropes in rock climbing? A membership to one facility gives you access to all. First descents is an amazing non profit. We have five world-class climbing gyms: four in some of our favorite Chicago neighborhoods and one in Peoria. Our facilities feature world-class rock climbing terrain, a full schedule of yoga classes, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

If you know anyone between the ages of 18 and 40 who had or has cancer, tell them to sign up for an all expenses paid week vacation! After some reflection, I signed up for a rock climbing trip to Estes Park, Colorado. First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is built by climbers, for climbers. First Descents Rock Climbing - Volunteers Free. While searching for resources, I stumbled across First Descents. First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer. We hope to see you on April 18th to Climb for Courage! Cancer Survivors Reclaim Their Lives Through Rock Climbing. Our multi-day rock climbing program with CMS is back this year! Registration is only $30 and you’ll receive a Buff, climbing for the duration of the event (including gear) and the chance to win some awesome prizes! Here I was in the middle of the Rocky Mountains learning to rock climb! This program is only for the volunteers of the First Descents Rock Climbing Adventure, a five day long climbing program offered at various places across the Northeast. When you think about it, the outdoors is full of firsts, from someone’s first overnight in the backcountry to their first time on the water. Kayaking, surfing and rock climbing are all options! Subscribe To Climbing.