CRU: Mountain Bike Clinic and Yoga
- Jul 11th, 2025
- Boise, ID (Bogus Basin Downhill MTB Park)
A one day yoga & MTB clinic event. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to or continued practice of…
CRU: Equine Therapy
- Jul 11th, 2025
- Suffolk, VA (Kays Acres)
Participants will be given an introduction to riding and safety, followed by a Horse Back ride on a trail offered…
CRU: White Water Rafting
- Jul 14th, 2025
- Salida, CO (Independent Whitewater)
A full-day White water rafting trip on the Arkansas River in Salida, CO, in partnership with High Country Veterans Adventures.…
California Scuba Program for Veteran Couples
- Jul 20th - 26th, 2025
- Catalina Island. California
This program is for couples who are not currently PADI certified. Some additional health screening and on-line training will be…
CRU: Water Sports
- Jul 24th, 2025
- Oklahoma City, OK (Riversport OKC)
A gathering of CRU participants, Veterans and First Responders, to get out and enjoy a day of rafting, tubing, surfing,…
CRU: Kayaking & Yoga
- Jul 25th, 2025
- Banks, ID (Bear Valley Rafting HQ)
A one day yoga & kayak lesson event. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to or continued practice of…
Idaho Hiking and Biking for Individual Veterans
- Jul 26th - 31st, 2025
- Sun Valley, Idaho
A hiking and mountain bike focused program in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho in partnership with the Helena, Montana VA. This…
CRU: Scuba Diving (Discovery, Refresher)
- Jul 28th, 2025
- Port Orchard, WA (South Kitsap Community Pool)
This is a combined “discovery / refresher” class. “Discovery” meaning anyone brand new and interested in scuba can test the…
Idaho Kayaking for Individual Veterans
- Jul 30th - Aug 4th, 2025
- Riggins, Idaho
You will be paddling an inflatable kayak down the Lower Salmon, River in Idaho. You must be comfortable in and…
CRU: Scuba Diving Intro (No Certification Required)
- Aug 2nd, 2025
- Virginia Beach, VA (Lynnhaven Dive Center)
This is a single-day introduction to scuba, no certification or experience is required. All required gear, safety equipment, and instruction…
Northern California Surfing Program for Individual Veterans
- Aug 10th - 15th, 2025
- Pacifica, CA
Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground have partnered on this unique Northern California Surfing experience. Who: 10 male…
Idaho Fly Fishing for Veteran Couples
- Aug 16th - 21st, 2025
- Ashton, Idaho
The program takes place in eastern Idaho, 1-hour south of Yellowstone Park. Accommodations is provided Three Rivers Ranch outfitters. Days…
CRU: Scuba Diving (Discovery, Refresher)
- Aug 30th, 2025
- Port Orchard, WA (South Kitsap Community Pool)
This is a combined “discovery / refresher” class. “Discovery” meaning anyone brand new and interested in scuba can test the…
Idaho White Water Rafting for First Responder Couples
- Sep 2nd - 7th, 2025
- Salmon, Idaho
The Salmon river is located in the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in central Idaho. …
Washington Wilderness Program for Veteran Couples
- Sep 4th - 9th, 2025
- Mazama, Washington
Mazama, Washington is a community located in the Methow Valley of Washington, on the east slopes of the North Cascades…
Texas Photography Program for Individual Veterans
- Sep 24th - 30th, 2025
This is an introduction to digital photography designed to help participants understand camera settings, composition, and build confidence. Who:…
Oregon Fishing Adventure for Veteran Couples
- Oct 8th - 13th, 2025
- Salmon, Idaho
The program will take place on the Rogue River in Oregon. You will be fishing, floating the river, and staying…
Past Programs
CRU: Top Golf
- Jul 5th, 2025
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Montebello, CA (Top Golf)
A single-day Top Golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in…
CRU: Stand-Up-Paddleboard Yoga
- Jul 5th, 2025
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Southern Pines, NC (Hot Asana Yoga Studios)
A one day stand-up-paddleboard yoga lesson/event. Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga event exclusively for military veterans and first responders. This…
CRU: Chartered Fishing
- Jul 5th, 2025
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Stevensville, MD (Chesapeake Bay Sports Fishing)
A half-day chartered fishing experience in Stevensville, MD. This “Committed to Serving Others” Fishing event aims to bring together 20…
CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ
- Jul 4th, 2025
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Boise, ID (Shadow Valley Golf Course)
A one day yoga & golf event ending with a family-style BBQ. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to…
CRU: White Water Rafting
- Jun 29th, 2025
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Long Creek, SC (Wildwater HQ)
Higher Ground is pleased to offer a full-day White water rafting trip on the Chattooga River in Long Creek, SC.…
CRU: Top Golf
- Jun 28th, 2025
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Montebello, CA (Top Golf)
A single-day Top Golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in…
CRU: Scuba Diving
- Jun 28th, 2025
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Fredericksburg, VA (Rappahannock Quarry)
Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…
CRU: Fly Fishing “Orientation & Prep”
- Jun 27th, 2025
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Ketchum, ID (Sun Peak Picnic Area)
A short review of the local flyfishing opportunities and how to gain success on our local waters through correct techniques,…
CRU: White Water Rafting
- Jun 22nd, 2025
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Long Creek, SC (Wildwater HQ)
Higher Ground is pleased to offer a full-day White water rafting trip on the Chattooga River in Long Creek, SC.…
New Hampshire Climbing for Individual Veterans
- Jun 22nd - 27th, 2025
In partnership with Paradox Sports, we are offering a week-long climbing program in New Hampshire. Who: 6 male or female…
CRU: Golf
- Jun 18th, 2025
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Seaside, CA (Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course)
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Swimming
- Jun 17th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day swimming experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Golf
- Jun 16th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Sailing
- Jun 15th, 2025
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Gloucester, VA (York River Yacht Haven Marina)
A single-day sailing program for veterans and first responders in Gloucester, VA. Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic…
CRU: Archery
- Jun 14th, 2025
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Albuquerque, NM (Hit or Miss Archery Center)
A one-day archery experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…
CRU: Bowling
- Jun 14th, 2025
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Glendale, AZ (Bowlero)
A single-day bowling experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…
CRU: Fly Fishing “Orientation & Prep”
- Jun 13th, 2025
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Ketchum, ID (Sun Peak Picnic Area)
A short review of the local flyfishing opportunities and how to gain success on our local waters through correct techniques,…
CRU: White Water Rafting
- Jun 13th, 2025
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Salida, CO (Independent Whitewater)
A half-day White water rafting trip on the Arkansas River in Salida, CO, in partnership with High Country Veterans Adventures.…
CRU: Golf
- Jun 12th, 2025
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Washington, DC (East Potomac Golf Links)
This “Dedicated to Serving Others” team-building event aims to bring together 8 Active Military, Veterans, and First Responder personnel for…
Arkansas Biking for First Responder Couples
- Jun 8th - 13th, 2025
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Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville is the self-proclaimed “Mountain biking capital of the world” with a variety of trails and parks to meet you…
CRU: Charity Walk
- Jun 7th, 2025
A gathering of CRU participants, Veterans and First Responders, to show their support for another worthy cause through a charity…
CRU: Equine Therapy
- Jun 7th, 2025
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Wolcott Farms, Warsaw, NY
Equine therapy offers several benefits, including improving emotional awareness, enhancing communication skills, and promoting trust and relationship-building. It helps reduce…
CRU: Kayaking
- Jun 7th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day kayaking experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…
Alaska Fishing Program for Individual Male Veterans
- May 30th - Jun 4th, 2025
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Yakutat Lodge
Yakutat, Alaska is a remote fishing town with approx. 600 people in population. The Yakutat Lodge provides guided fishing trips…
CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ
- May 26th, 2025
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Boise, ID (Shadow Valley Golf Course)
A one day yoga & golf event ending with a family-style BBQ. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to…
CRU: Golf
- May 26th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Golf Range
- May 22nd, 2025
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Ketchum, ID (Bigwood Golf Course)
A one day golf range event ending with a meal at a local restaurant. Designed to offer CRU participants the…
CRU: Top Golf
- May 17th, 2025
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Oxon Hill, MD
This Top Golf Scramble is poised to be a significant event hosting an attendance of 30 participants, thanks to the…
CRU: Sailing
- May 17th, 2025
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: Harbor Island West Marina
A single-day sailing program for veterans and first responders in San Diego, CA. Free for qualified participants. Sailing offers several…
CRU: Golf
- May 12th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
California Cycling Program for Individual Veterans
- May 4th - 9th, 2025
Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground Recreational Therapists have partnered on this unique Northern California Road Cycling experience.…
Hawaii Recreation and Wellness for Veteran Couples
- May 2nd - 7th, 2025
This is a couples program in partnership with the Pacific Islands VA. Participants will be residents of Hawaii and the…
CRU: Glider Plane Ride
- Apr 30th, 2025
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Soaring Academy
“Warriors SOAR” Veteran Glider event Warriors SOAR is a day where volunteers facilitate a personal gliding session for veterans facing issues from…
CRU: Rock Climbing
- Apr 30th, 2025
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Canoga Park
A single-day rock climbing adventure for veterans and first responders in the LA area, free for qualified participants. All climbing…
CRU: Scuba Diving
- Apr 27th - 28th, 2025
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Rawlings, VA
Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…
CRU: Golf
- Apr 25th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Hiking
- Apr 25th, 2025
A one-day hiking adventure designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…
Texas Bass Fishing for Individual Male Veterans
- Apr 24th - 29th, 2025
Wood Ranch is located in Rising Star, TX and is a working ranch that is leased by the 1687 Foundation…
CRU: E-Bike Adventure
- Apr 23rd, 2025
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Sycamore Canyon, Malibu, CA
A single-day e-bike adventure for veterans and first responders in the LA area, free for qualified participants. E-biking offers numerous…
CRU: Scuba Diving
- Apr 19th, 2025
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Steilacoom, WA
Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…
CRU: Scuba Diving
- Apr 19th, 2025
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Steilacoom, WA
Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…
CRU: Equine Therapy
- Apr 19th, 2025
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Wolcott Farms, Warsaw, NY
Equine therapy offers several benefits, including improving emotional awareness, enhancing communication skills, and promoting trust and relationship-building. It helps reduce…
CRU: Disc Golf
- Apr 14th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
Disc golf isn’t just a fun sport, it’s a powerful tool for veterans looking to improve their physical and mental…
CRU: Golf
- Apr 11th, 2025
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San Jose, CA
A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…
CRU: Hiking
- Apr 5th, 2025
A one-day hiking experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…
Montana Ice Climbing for SOF Couples
- Feb 20th - 25th, 2025
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Gallatin County
Experience the thrill of ice climbing in Montana, where frozen waterfalls and rugged terrain create the perfect challenge for adventurers…