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January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018

Testimonial Tuesday

Testimonial Tuesday RECREATION DEPARTMENT Holiday Ski Camp   Our Recreation Team created a new ski program for our local kids during their holiday break! It was […]
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December 12, 2017
December 12, 2017

Higher Ground Celebrates One Year in Los Angeles

HGLA Testimonial Tuesday December 2017 Higher Ground Celebrates One Year in Los Angeles “There are a lot of organizations that say they care about improving the […]
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May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

A Letter to the HG Family on Memorial Day

Dear Higher Ground Family, There are many holidays throughout a given year. On some days, we may dress in silly or outrageous attire. On some days, […]
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March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Special Olympics – Winter 2016-2017!

Wow. What a winter it has been for our Alpine Special Olympics team. With over 40 athletes and 35 volunteers every week, it’s safe to say […]
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December 21, 2016
December 21, 2016

What is a 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating?

From the Charity Navigator website: “We believe our ratings dramatically improve the quantity and quality of information available to charitable givers/social investors. Our ratings provide clear, […]
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November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016

Higher Ground’s October Fly Fishing Camp

The energy was high as seven military couples walked off the plane and into the thin crisp air of Sun Valley, ID. Having come from Texas […]
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November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016

MOC Thriller Flash Mob 2016!!

This past Friday, October 28th, Members Only Club and the Wood River High School’s VOICE program collaborated to perform a Thriller flash mob all throughout the […]
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October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Members Only Club – Pumpkin Patch Edition

This past Friday our MOC group, along with several of our staff, ventured to the infamous pumpkin patch in Paul, ID and then over to Burley […]
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Events

Posterboard
Posterboard
May 2018 – April 2019 May 2018 – Apr 2019
May
23
Wed
May 23 @ 6:00 am – 9:00 am
6:00 am
Tickets
Stop by the Higher Ground tent on your ride to work for breakfast burritos and coffee!
Edelweiss and Bike Path
May
23
Wed
May 23 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
2:45 pm
Tickets
To volunteer for Special Olympics Swimming, please sign up here or contact Elyse.
YMCA
May
25
Fri
May 25 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
11:30 am
Tickets
Members Only Club (MOC) is designed for adults with cognitive disabilities. This program works on building healthy lifestyles and social connections. If you are interested in […]
Wood River YMCA
May
28
Mon
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
9:00 am
Tickets
The Carry the Load Sun Valley Rally is a wonderful opportunity to bring the Wood River Valley together to recognize the ultimate sacrifices made by military. […]
Ketchum Town Square
May
30
Wed
May 30 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
2:45 pm
Tickets
To volunteer for Special Olympics Swimming, please sign up here or contact Elyse.
YMCA
May
30
Wed
May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
Tickets
HGLA hosts Day Programs which incorporate all aspects of the Higher Ground model and are designed as one single day of a week-long camp.  This particular […]
Jun
1
Fri
Jun 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
11:30 am
Tickets
Members Only Club (MOC) is designed for adults with cognitive disabilities. This program works on building healthy lifestyles and social connections. If you are interested in […]
Wood River YMCA
Jun
4
Mon
Jun 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jun
5
Tue
Aug
2
Thu
Jun 5 @ 2:46 pm – Aug 2 @ 3:46 pm
2:46 pm
Tickets
Sawtooth Camp is for teens with developmental and/or physical disabilities ages 13 and older. It runs 2 days a week (Tu/Th) from 9am-4pm for 8 weeks.
Hailey Elementary School
Jun
6
Wed
Jun 6 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
2:45 pm
Tickets
To volunteer for Special Olympics Swimming, please sign up here or contact Elyse.
YMCA
Jun
8
Fri
Jun 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
11:30 am
Tickets
Members Only Club (MOC) is designed for adults with cognitive disabilities. This program works on building healthy lifestyles and social connections. If you are interested in […]
Wood River YMCA
Jun
11
Mon
Jun 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jun
11
Mon
Aug
3
Fri
Jun 11 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 3 @ 1:00 pm
9:00 pm
Tickets
Pioneer Camp is for children with developmental and/or physical disabilities ages 4-7. It runs 3 days a week (MWF) from 9am-1pm for 8 weeks.
Hailey Elementary School
Jun
11
Mon
Aug
10
Fri
Jun 11 @ 9:06 pm – Aug 10 @ 10:06 pm
9:06 pm
Tickets
Community Campus - Hailey
Jun
12
Tue
Aug
2
Thu
Jun 12 @ 10:32 pm – Aug 2 @ 11:32 pm
10:32 pm
Tickets
Boulder Camp runs Tu/W/Th for children ages 8-12 with developmental and/or physical disabilities. This camp runs 9am-3pm.
Hailey Elementary
Jun
18
Mon
Jun 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jun
24
Sun
Jun
30
Sat
Jun 24 – Jun 30 all-day
12:00 am
Tickets
Higher Ground New York (HGNY) Military Program is pleased to host a week-long therapeutic recreation based “couples” program serving military personnel and veterans with traumatic brain […]
Beaver Hollow Conference Center
Jun
25
Mon
Jun 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jul
9
Mon
Jul 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jul
16
Mon
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jul
23
Mon
Jul 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Jul
30
Mon
Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Aug
6
Mon
Aug 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Aug
13
Mon
Aug 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Aug
19
Sun
Aug
25
Sat
Aug 19 – Aug 25 all-day
12:00 am
Tickets
Come discover a hidden retreat centered in the heart of the San Bernardino Mountains… a perfect getaway for a little rest and recreation.  Higher Ground Los […]
Big Bear Recreational Facility
Aug
20
Mon
Aug 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Aug
27
Mon
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
Higher Ground Sun Valley and the local Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter have collaborated their efforts and aligned missions to create a partnership that serves local veterans […]
Atkinson Park Ketchum
Oct
21
Sun
Oct
27
Sat
Oct 21 – Oct 27 all-day
12:00 am
Tickets
Higher Ground New York (HGNY) Military Program is pleased to host a week-long therapeutic recreation based “couples” program serving military personnel and veterans with traumatic brain […]
Beaver Hollow Conference Center
Feb
24
Sun
Mar
2
Sat
Feb 24 – Mar 2 all-day
12:00 am
Tickets
“THESE DATES ARE TENTATIVE…CHECK WITH EVENT CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.“ Come join the Higher Ground Los Angeles (HGLA) Military Program as they host a week-long therapeutic […]
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
Apr
21
Sun
Apr
27
Sat
Apr 21 – Apr 27 all-day
12:00 am
Tickets
“THESE DATES ARE TENTATIVE…CHECK WITH EVENT CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.“ Come join the Higher Ground Los Angeles (HGLA) Military Program as they host a week-long therapeutic […]
Laguna Beach, California
May 2018 – April 2019 May 2018 – Apr 2019

In the News

KMVT, March 6, 2017
Disabled combat veterans seek solace in Sun Valley

National Geographic, February 12, 2017
We Are Wired To Be Outside

High Country News, February 6, 2017
River of Healing

Homeland Magazine, January 2017
R4 Alliance Member Highlight: HIGHER GROUND

KMVT, October 14, 2016
Fly fishing camp for disabled veterans casts a week of relaxation

Eye on Sun Valley, July 18, 2016
Robert Gates Salutes Local Vets, Higher Ground

Idaho Mountain Express, July 13, 2016
Former defense secretary: Don’t forget about the vets

Idaho Mountain Express, February 3, 2016
Ski Patrol helps Higher Ground

KMTV, January 27, 2016
Idaho School For the Deaf and the Blind Enjoys Sports and Sunshine in Sun Valley

Eye on Sun Valley, January 10, 2015
Making Ski Tracks to Empowerment

Eye on Sun Valley, November 13, 2015
The Salute Packs 'Em In

KMVT, November 11, 2015
Serving Those Who Serve

New York Times, Sept. 3, 2011
Paragliding Event First of Its Kind