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SUMMARY:Florida Scuba for Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:Islamorada\, Florida is located on the Florida Keys.  This program will require a pre-medical screen for participants.  This is a Discover Scuba program with no certifications required to attend or received after the program.   \n\nWho: 8 veterans/active duty and their significant others\nWhen: November 30-December 5\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on scuba\, snorkling and other activities\nWhere: Islamorada\, Florida. \nAccommodations: Participants will have their own room with shared bathrooms.  \nCost: HG covers all related costs\, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/florida-scuba-for-veteran-couples/
LOCATION:Islamorada\, Florida\, Mazama\, FL\, 33036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
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UID:773-1776902400-1777420799@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Bass Fishing for Individual Male Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Wood Ranch is located in Rising Star\, TX and is a working ranch that is leased by the 1687 Foundation to hold charitable retreats and outdoor activities for nonprofit organizations.  \nEvent Details\n\nWho: 8-10 Individual Male Veterans \nWhen: November 23-28\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on bass fishing and archery\nWhere: Rising Star\, TX (It is located 2.5 hours from Dallas and 1 hour from Abilene)\nAccommodations: Participants will have their own hotel style room with private bathroom area. \nAccessibility: Participants will be sitting/standing in bright sunlight with limited shade and high temps for up to 6 hours on boat as well as navigate a variety of terrain throughout the property  \nCost: HG covers all related costs\, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters\n\nPoint of Contact:\nDave Keir\n📧 dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/texas-bass-fishing-for-individual-male-veterans/
LOCATION:Wood Ranch\, Rising Star\, TX\, 76471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174736Z
UID:3054-1777680000-1777766399@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:CRU: Female Recreation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A single-day Recreation Retreat at a private property with a pond for water sports\, acres of land for hiking\, adaptive Pilates equipment inside the house along with an aromatherapy table\, and ample space for yoga or other exercising.\n\nActivity options include but are not limited to: hiking\, kayaking\, paddle boarding\, yoga\, qigong\, and Pilates.\n\nA home-cooked healthy and filling meal will also be provided on-site.\n\nWho: Female Veterans & First Responders (Up to 10)\nWhen: Saturday May 2\, 2025\nWhat: Recreation Retreat\nWhere: Ballston Spa\, NY (Private Property)\nCost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs (excluding transportation to the event)\n\nYou must register using the Eventbrite Link. \nPoint of Contact:\nMargaret Currier\nCRU Ambassador (NY)\nMargaretC@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/cru-female-recreation-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Ballston Spa\, NY (Private Property)\, 2881 Birchton\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Currier":MAILTO:MargaretC@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T172248Z
UID:2848-1777680000-1778198399@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Hawaii Ocean Sports for Couples
DESCRIPTION:This is an couples program on the Big Island.  Participants must be residents of Hawaii (or stationed). \nEvent Details\n\nWho: 8 Active Duty or Veteran Couples residing in Hawaii\nWhen: May 2-7\, 2026\nWhat:  Ocean Sports\, and other recreational activities\nWhere: Waimea\, Hawaii (Big Island)\nAccommodations: Kamuela Inn \nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs\n\nPoint of Contact:\nDave Keir\n📧 dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/hawaii-recreation-and-wellness-for-individuals/
LOCATION:Waimea\, Hawaii\, Waimei\, HI\, 96743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
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SUMMARY:California Cycling Program for Individual Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground Recreational Therapists have partnered on this unique Northern California Road Cycling experience. \nEvent Details\n\nWho: Veterans from the Palo Alto\, CA region (this is a co-ed program)\nWhen: May 3-8\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on road cycling \nWhere: Marina State Beach\, CA\nAccommodations: Shared lodging\nAccessibility: This program will require participants to tolerate sitting for 2-3 hours on bicycle (with occasional breaks) to travel on paved road\, trail or crushed granite terrain for average of 8-10mph with 50 feet of climbing per mile\nCost: HG covers all related costs\, including travel costs\n\nPoint of Contact:\nDave Keir\n📧 dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/california-cycling-program-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Marina State Beach\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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SUMMARY:Steve Adam Memorial Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSteve Adam Memorial Blood Drive with Higher Ground \n– Save a Life\, Give Blood\, Help Our Community \n– May 5\, 2026 at the Boiler Room \n  \n  \nFor the seventh year Higher Ground would like to honor one of our favorite volunteers with the Steve Adam Memorial Blood Drive.  Steve died eight years ago from leukemia\, but he stays with us in our hearts and the hearts of our participants.       \n  \nOur blood drive will be held on May 5\, 2026\, at the Boiler Room\, 1 Sun Valley Road\, near the Sun Valley Lodge. \n  \nIf you are interested in donating blood to this great cause\, please register with the American Red Cross at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Steve. \n  \nAfter the “Drives Near Steve” page has loaded\, select the “See Times” icon to register.  If you have problems signing up\, please contact me and I will try to help.  \n  \nPower Red – On the Red Cross sign up page you will see appointment times specifically assigned to Power Red.  If you have O positive\, O negative\, A negative\, or B negative blood\, please consider being a Power Red donor.  The Power Red process separates your red blood cells from the other blood components and then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you.  Power Red donations are typically given to trauma patients\, newborns and emergency transfusions during birth\, people with sickle cell anemia\, and anyone suffering from blood loss.  A Power Red donation helps more people but will probably require over an hour of your time for the process. \n  \nStandby List – If all appointments are filled when you try to sign up for an appointment and are willing to be on a standby list\, please contact me at wtcaton@gmail.com and I will add you to our standby list.  Please include your phone number.  Every year we have cancellations or no-shows I will contact you\, hopefully in time for you to donate blood before the end of the day. \n  \nWith your help we can make the seventh annual Steve Adam Memorial Blood Drive with Higher Ground a huge success. \n  \nThank you in advance for your participation.
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/steve-adam-memorial-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Boiler Room\, 1 Sun Valley Resort\, Sun Valley\, ID\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
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UID:789-1779926400-1780444799@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Alaska Fishing Program for Individual Male Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Yakutat\, Alaska is a remote fishing town with approx. 600 people in population.  The Yakutat Lodge provides guided fishing trips on charter boats and drift boats with shared lodging in cabins. There is also a ¾ of a mile hike to Lake Harlequin scheduled for the day off. \nEvent Details\n\nWho: 8 Single Male Veterans\nWhen: May 28-June 2\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on fishing\nWhere: Yakutat\, Alaska\nAccommodations: Shared lodging in cabins \nAccessibility: Participants will be navigating a variety of terrain which includes but is not limited to wading in the river\, stepping in/out of charter boats/drift boats and wet boat decks\, uneven terrain including gravel\, grass\, mud\, downed trees\, rocks\, snow\, ice and wet surfaces.\nCost: HG covers all costs including transportation\n\nPoint of Contact:\nDave Keir\n📧 dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/alaska-fishing-program-for-individual-male-veterans/
LOCATION:Yakutat Lodge\, 989 Airport Rd\, Yakutat\, AK\, 99689\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T190957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190922Z
UID:1606-1780272000-1780790399@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:New Hampshire Climbing for Individual Veterans
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Paradox Sports\, we are offering a week-long climbing program in New Hampshire.   \n\nWho: 6 male or female veterans \nWhen: June 1 – 6\, 2026\nWhat: Introduction to the fundamentals of rock climbing NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All climbing levels are welcome.\nWhere: Rumney\, New Hampshire\nAccommodations: Private house with shared bathrooms\nAccessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps\, mostly paved or gravel paths throughout the property\, participants will be navigating steep terrain and hiking about 1/4 mile to and from the climbing sites each day. \nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs and provides necessary equipment for the week’s activities\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir  dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/new-hampshire-climbing-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Rumney\, New Hampshire\, 03266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20251103T171404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T162221Z
UID:2900-1780304400-1780333200@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Higher Ground DMV CRU Invitational
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, at Maryland National Golf Club for our first fundraiser supporting Higher Ground Community Resiliency Unit in the DC\, Maryland and Virginia area. \nHigher Ground CRU (Community Resiliency Units) events provide nationwide support for veterans and first responders through ambassador-led day or multi-day activities in their local communities. These events foster connection\, well-being\, and a sense of community\, expanding Higher Ground’s impact. \nDue to limited funds\, CRU events are currently reserved for veteran or first responder participants only. Our goal through this fundraiser is to change that\, to raise the vital support needed to include the people who stand beside them. Because healing happens best when no one stands alone. \nIn supporting this fundraiser\, you’re empowering their journey of healing through outdoor recreational therapy.
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/hgci/
LOCATION:Private: Maryland National Golf Club\, 8836 Hollow Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kareem & Teiko Terrell":MAILTO:KareemT@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204108Z
UID:1621-1781222400-1781740799@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Idaho Hiking and Expressive Arts for Individual Veterans
DESCRIPTION:A hiking and expressive arts focused program in beautiful Sun Valley\, Idaho in partnership with the Helena\, Montana VA.  This is a rustic program with shared sleeping arrangements.  This program takes place at approximately 7\,000 feet.    \n\nWho: 6 male or female veterans \nWhen: June 12 – 17\, 2026\nWhat: The program will include hiking at elevation and art related activities.  \nWhere: Sun Valley\, Idaho\nAccommodations: You will be staying in a yurt with a shared sleeping area and outhouse restroom.  Genders will be sleeping separate yurts.\nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs and provides necessary equipment for the week’s activities
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/idaho-hiking-and-biking-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Sun Valley\, Idaho\, 1 Sun Valley Rd\, Sun Valley\, ID\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T204304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T185907Z
UID:1626-1781740800-1782259140@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:California Kayaking for Individual First Responders
DESCRIPTION:You will be paddling an inflatable kayak down the the Klamath River\, CA.  You must be comfortable in and around water.  This is an epic outdoor adventure with great scenery and comradery. \n\nWhen: June 18 – 23\, 2026\nWhat: A week of white water kayaking with Orange Torpedo Trips and recreational therapy activities\nWho: 10 male or female First Responders\nWhere: Klamath River\, CA\nAccommodations: Riverside camping in tents\nAccessibility: Participants will be paddling in an inflatable kayak for several hours at a time\, participants will navigate a variety of terrain including but not limited to wading in shallow water\, gravel beaches\, uneven dirt paths. This program does not accommodate CPAPs\nCost: HG covers all related costs\, including travel costs \n\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/idaho-kayaking-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Happy Camp\, CA
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250224T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T165300Z
UID:2215-1782838800-1782856800@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Hero's Journey Gala
DESCRIPTION:16th Annual Higher Ground Hero’s Journey Gala\n5:00 pm on June 30\, 2026\nTrail Creek Cabin\, Sun Valley\, Idaho\nStep into an unforgettable evening of inspiration\, celebration\, and patriotic spirit at the 16th Annual Hero’s Journey Gala\, where we come together to honor resilience\, service\, and the power of community. \nHigher Ground is proud to welcome Scott Glenn\, actor\, veteran\, and local dad\, as this year’s keynote speaker\, bringing a powerful voice and storytelling presence to a night dedicated to those who embody courage and perseverance.
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/hghj/
LOCATION:Trail Creek Cabin\, 300 Trail Creek Cabin Rd\, Sun Valley\, ID\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Higher Ground":MAILTO:Harper@highergroundusa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T195626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T175838Z
UID:1617-1784419200-1785023999@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:California Scuba Program for Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:This program is for couples who are not currently PADI certified.  Some additional health screening and on-line training will be required.  Must have some swimming experience and be comfortable in open water.  You will take a ferry to the island. \n\nWhen: July 19-25\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on the fundamentals of scuba diving.\nWhere: Catalina Island\, California\nAccommodations: TBD\nAccessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps\, mostly paved or gravel paths throughout the property\nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir\, dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/california-scuba-program-for-veteran-couples/
LOCATION:Catalina Island. California\, Catalina Island\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T232154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T234641Z
UID:1644-1785110400-1785628799@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Oregon White Water Rafting for Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:The Rogue River is located in southern Oregon and know for its canyons and scenic beauty. Must be comfortable sleeping around water and sleeping in tents.  No CPAPS on the program. \n\nWho: 8 male or female veterans and their spouse/significant other\nWhen: July 27 – August 1\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities for both you and your spouse/significant other\, focused on rafting/kayaking\nWhere: Rogue River\, Oregon\nAccommodations: riverside tent camping\nAccessibility: Mixed terrain including sand and rocks at camp beaches.  This program does not accommodate CPAPs. \nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir\, Dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/idaho-white-water-rafting-for-first-responder-couples/
LOCATION:Merlin\, OR
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250210T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T181627Z
UID:1633-1786233600-1786751999@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Northern California Surfing Program for Individual Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground have partnered on this unique Northern California Surfing experience. \n\nWho: 10 male or female veterans from the Palo Alto\, CA region \nWhen: August 9-14\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on surfing\nWhere: Pacifica. CA\nAccommodations: TBD
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/northern-california-surfing-program-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Pacifica\, CA\, Pacifica\, CA\, 94044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
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UID:1648-1789257600-1789775999@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Washington Wilderness Program for Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:Mazama\, Washington is a community located in the Methow Valley of Washington\, on the east slopes of the North Cascades and North Cascades National Park. \n\nWho: 8 veterans/active duty and their significant others\nWhen: September 13-18\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on hiking\, fly fishing\, and kayaking\nWhere: Mazama\, WA.  (Fly into Spokane\, WA with a 3.5 hr drive to Mazama House). \nAccommodations: Participants will have their own room with shared bathrooms. \nAccessibility: Our accommodation has limited accessibility and does not allow service dogs on the premises as it’s a privately owned entity.  \nCost: HG covers all related costs\, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/washington-wilderness-program-for-couples/
LOCATION:Mazama\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250723T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T181150Z
UID:2680-1789891200-1790442000@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Idaho Fly Fishing for COMMIT Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:This is a couples program in partnership with the COMMIT Foundation based in Bozeman\, Montana.  The COMMIT Foundation empowers those who have served and their families to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions by providing personalized programs\, resources\, and the support of community. \n\nWho: 8 COMMIT Foundation Fellows and their significant other\nWhen: September 20-25\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on fly fishing.\nWhere: Sun Valley\, Idaho\nAccommodations: Sun Valley Resort\nCost: ALL program related costs including transportation are covered.\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir\, Dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/idaho-fly-fishing-for-commit-veteran-couples/
LOCATION:Sun Valley\, Idaho\, 1 Sun Valley Rd\, Sun Valley\, ID\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250514T220823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T170327Z
UID:2485-1790236800-1790701200@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Photography Program for Individual Veterans
DESCRIPTION:This is an introduction to digital photography designed to help participants understand camera settings\, composition\, and build confidence.    \n\nWho: 10 male or female veterans \nWhen: September 24-29\, 2026\nWhat: Digital photography in combination with other recreational activities\nWhere: Rising Star\, Texas (central Texas)\nAccommodations: You will have your own room and private bathroom\nEquipment: Participants will need to bring their own laptop computer for editing photos
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/texas-photography-for-individual-veterans/
LOCATION:Rising Star\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250224T195837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T193426Z
UID:2219-1790294400-1790380799@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Higher Ground Invitational
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Higher Ground Invitational – Save The Date September 25\, 2026 \n  \nTrail Creek Golf Course \nSun Valley\, ID 83333 \n 
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/hgi/
LOCATION:Trail Creek Golf Course\, 200 Trail Creek Rd\, Sun Valley\, Idaho\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Higher Ground":MAILTO:Harper@highergroundusa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250702T162053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173718Z
UID:2605-1791244800-1791763199@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Oregon Fishing Adventure for Veteran Couples
DESCRIPTION:The program will take place on the Rogue River in Oregon.  You will be fishing\, floating the river\, and staying in Lodges each night. \n\nWho: 6 male or female veterans and their spouse/significant other\nWhen: October 6-11\, 2026\nWhat: A week of recreational therapy activities for both you and your spouse/significant other focused on fishing and adventure.\nWhere: Rogue River Oregon\nAccommodations: Lodges along the river\,\nAccessibility: Mixed terrain including sand\, rocks and steep hikes to the lodges.\nCost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs\nPoint of Contact: Dave Keir\, Dave@highergroundusa.org
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/oregon-fishing-adventure/
LOCATION:Rogue River\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Veterans and First Responders Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Keir":MAILTO:dave@highergroundusa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20241217T163301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T193636Z
UID:119-1800208800-1800221400@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Club 2027 – Coming Soon!
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/comedy-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:The Argyros\, 120 S Main Street\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Higher Ground":MAILTO:Harper@highergroundusa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270309
DTSTAMP:20260419T063343
CREATED:20250217T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173808Z
UID:111-1804377600-1804550399@highergroundusa.org
SUMMARY:Muffy Davis Cup
DESCRIPTION:MDC 2026 was a HIT! Stay tuned for 2027 event details\, team sponsorship and fundraising
URL:https://highergroundusa.org/event/muffy-davis-cup/
LOCATION:Sun Valley\, Idaho\, 1 Sun Valley Rd\, Sun Valley\, ID\, 83353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Higher Ground":MAILTO:Harper@highergroundusa.org
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