Veterans Program Type: Week Long Programs

Texas Bass Fishing Program for Individual Male Veterans

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  • October 7, 2026

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. 

Event Details

  • Who: 10 Individual Male Veterans 
  • When: April 21-27, 2027
  • What: A week of recreational therapy activities with a focus on bass fishing and archery
  • Where: Rising Star, TX (It is located 2.5 hours from Dallas and 1 hour from Abilene)
  • Accommodations: Participants will have their own hotel style room with private bathroom area. 
  • Accessibility: 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  
  • Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

October 7, 2026

Montana Snow Sports Program for Individual Disabled Veterans

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  • October 7, 2026

Big Sky is 1-hour south of Bozeman and offers a variety of ski terrain.  We will partner with Eagle Mount Adaptive to provide ski and snowboard instruction.

Event Details

  • Who: 10 male or female disabled veterans with TBI and/or Polytrauma (must have a diagnosed injury with VA or physician paperwork)
  • When: April 4, 2027 to April 9, 2027
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Big Sky, Montana
  • Accommodations: Huntley Lodge at Big Sky
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

October 7, 2026

Arkansas Outdoor Adventure Program for Veteran Couples

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  • October 7, 2026

This event is a partnership program with Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR), a stunning retreat space tucked into the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Surrounded by dramatic canyon walls, forested trails, and open skies, couples will share a week of both adventure and renewal designed to strengthen their connection.
Throughout the retreat, couples will enjoy a variety of guided outdoor activities, including mountain biking, rock climbing, via ferrata, zip lining, and hiking. These shared experiences are balanced with intentional time for rest, reflection, and reconnection, offering space to step away from daily demands and invest in one another.
Who: Up to 8 veterans or active-duty service members and their significant others
When: March 7-12, 2027
What: Mountain biking (eMTB), rock climbing, via ferrata, zip lining, hiking, and a variety of recreation and wellness activities
Where: Jasper, Arkansas
Accommodations: Private cabins at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

October 7, 2026

Idaho Snow Sports Program for First Responder Couples

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  • October 7, 2026

Skiing or snowboarding at the Sun Valley ski resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Event Details

  • Who: 8 male or female first responder couples
  • When: February 21-26, 2027
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Accommodations: Sun Valley Resort
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

October 7, 2026

Idaho Fly Fishing for Veteran Couples

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  • May 6, 2026

The program will take place in Eastern Idaho.  You will be fly fishing using a drift boat in world class trout waters.

  • Who: 6 male or female veterans and their spouse/significant other
  • When: August 15-20, 2026
  • What: A week of recreational therapy activities for both you and your spouse/significant other focused on fly fishing.
  • Where: Ashton, Idaho
  • Accommodations: Cabins at Three Rivers Ranch
  • Accessibility: Mixed terrain including sand, rocks and steep hikes to the lodges.
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs
  • Point of Contact: Dave Keir, Dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

May 6, 2026

Idaho Snow Sports Program for Individual Veterans

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  • November 17, 2025

Program will take place at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Open to active or retired veterans.

Event Details

  • Who: 10 male or female active or retired veterans.
  • When: January 3-8, 2027
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Accommodations: Sun Valley Resort
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

November 17, 2025

Idaho Snow Sports Program with Adaptive Training Foundation

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  • November 12, 2025

This is a closed program to participants of the Adaptive Training Foundation based in Dallas, Texas.

Event Details

  • Who: Adaptive Training Foundation athletes
  • When: January 31, 2027 to February 5, 2027
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Accommodations: Sun Valley Resort
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

November 12, 2025

Montana Snow Sports Program for Individual Disabled Veterans

  • 1 minute read

  • November 6, 2025

Big Sky is 1-hour south of Bozeman and offers a variety of ski terrain.  We will partner with Eagle Mount Adaptive to provide ski and snowboard instruction.

Event Details

  • Who: 10 male or female disabled veterans with TBI and/or Polytrauma (must have a diagnosed injury with VA or physician paperwork)
  • When: March 29 – April 3, 2026
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Big Sky, Montana
  • Accommodations: Huntley Lodge at Big Sky
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

November 6, 2025

Idaho Snow Sports Program for Veteran Couples

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  • November 6, 2025

Skiing or snowboarding at the Sun Valley ski resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Event Details

  • Who: 8 male or female veteran couples
  • When: January 24-29, 2027
  • What: Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter recreation activities
  • Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Accommodations: Sun Valley Resort
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

November 6, 2025

New York Ice Climbing Program for Individual Veterans

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  • October 31, 2025

Experience the therapeutic benefits of ice climbing in New York.

  • Who: 7 veteran/active duty service members
  • When: February 7-12, 2027
  • What: Ice Climbing (No experience necessary)
  • Where: Keene, NY
  • Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs

Point of Contact:
Dave Keir
📧 dave@highergroundusa.org

Written by:

Dave Keir

Published on:

October 31, 2025