
We’re working on our winter plans, but one thing’s for sure – we’ll be open! We are carefully crafting our guidelines to prioritize the health and wellbeing of all involved, but we look forward to seeing you. We will be in touch as soon as we have finalized our operations, and check back here regularly for updates.
Week-long Programs
A seven-day experience utilizing Recreational Therapy to promote the healing and growth of veterans and their partners/supporters. Qualifying veterans experience symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The experience is designed to help participants (veterans and their supporters) discover a renewed sense of identity and belonging, improved quality of life, and connection with a community of individuals with similar experiences.Veteran Day Program
Newer to HG's programming line up are day programs serving veterans local to each chapter. Each chapter utilizes community partners to provide daily programming including fly fishing, equine, rock climbing, billiards, and more. Qualifying veterans experience symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma.Check out each location to learn more about opportunities near you.
Week-long Program
Upcoming Programs:HG 10/20 FF: October 25-31 Fly Fishing Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Sun Valley, ID
HG 12/20 SS: December 13-19 Snowsports Couples Program for Male/Female Veterans in Relationships Sun Valley, ID
HG 1/21 SS: January 3-9 Snowsports Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Sun Valley, ID
HG 1/21 BA: January 24-30 Biathlon Couples Program for Female Veterans and Supporters Sun Valley, ID
HG 2/21 SS: February 21-27 Snowsports Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Sun Valley, ID
HG 3/21 BA: March 14-20 Biathlon Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Sun Valley, ID
Day Program
Snowsports
Join us on the mountain for weekly skiing/boarding with a group or individual lessons. Weekly Rides
Dates: Saturdays, January 2 - March 20
When: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Where: Bald Mountain
Dates: Saturdays, January 2 - March 20
When: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Where: Bald Mountain
Individual Lessons
Request a lesson or schedule a session- three one-on-one lessons over a month. Lessons at Dollar and Baldy. Please provide proof of disability (VA rating).
Request a lesson or schedule a session- three one-on-one lessons over a month. Lessons at Dollar and Baldy. Please provide proof of disability (VA rating).
Fly Fishing
Fly Tying ClassesPrepare for the fishing season by learning to tie your own flies! Beginner and Intermediate classes offered.
Intermediate Classes
Classes postponed
Classes postponed
Beginner Classes
Classes postponed
Check back soon for spring 2021 casting clinic schedule.
Classes postponed
Week-long Program
Upcoming Programs:HGLA 1/21 SS: January 24-30 Snowsports for Male/Female Veterans and Supporters Big Bear, CA
HGLA 4/21 OS: April 18-24 Ocean Sports for Male/Female Veterans and Supporters Big Bear, CA
Day Program
The HGLA chapter collaborates with U.S. Vets to provide day programming in the Los Angeles area.
Week-long Program
Upcoming Programs:HGNY 10/20 HR: October 7-13 Horsemanship Program for Male and Female Veterans in Relationships Warsaw, NY
HGNY 1/21 IC: January Ice Climbing Program for Male/Female Veterans and Supporters Adirondack Mountain, NY
HGNY 3/21 IC: March Mountaineering Program for Male/Female Veterans and Supporters Whiter Mountains, NH
Day Program
Join us on December 1 for HGNY's first annual All Units Reunion. Contact Natasha Roseboom for more information.Natasha@highergroundusa.org