Our programming is specifically designed to foster interpersonal connections that help patients move on from the heavy weight of diagnosis, treatment, and entry into their post-recovery life.

 

Resiliency and self-confidence are promoted through deeply encouraging activities, such as hikes, scenic river floats, wildlife viewing, summertime snow experiences, and direct engagement with raptors in recovery, symbolizing journeys similar to their own.

 

From witnessing persevering elk thriving in the most trying and intense environments, to encountering injured birds in rehabilitation, to “taking the reins” dog-sledding, these Grand Adventures provide endless opportunity for connection, palpable inspiration, encouragement of survivorship, and growth. We create, prioritize, and engage atmospheres of inspiration, empowerment, encouragement, and endless possibility.

 

Even before feet touch a trail, the primary experience of flying, as well as the independence and stability of living in a dorm with others like themselves, and making new friends, are critical experiential components of our program that fill a developmental hole for many participants.

 

Observation of the determination, perseverance and strength of the wildlife penetrates deeply, as patients watch and become inspired by the animals and their fortitude to ‘push through’ extreme elements, inevitable perils, the unknown, re-discovery, and challenging environments.