First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (age 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. 

Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same.

Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.




Health & Wellness

Health Care

Travel & Leisure

First Descents

First Descents' headquarters in Denver, CO, United States

Ryan O'Donoghue

Adam Schuster

This department oversees the management and coordination of staff-related activities and support services.

Operations

This department focuses on food preparation, menu creation, and culinary artistry to enhance dining experiences.

Culinary Services

This department oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organization through the board of directors.

Board Governance

This department focuses on building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders and coordinating development programs.

Community Engagement

The Leadership Team at First Descents, comprising the Chief Operating Officer, VP of Advancement, Vice President of Programs, and Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and driving fundraising initiatives. They develop and oversee the implementation of programs, foster key partnerships, and maintain holistic oversight to ensure the mission of providing life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults is effectively fulfilled.

Leadership Team

The Program Management Team at First Descents is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of transformative outdoor adventure programs for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. This team works collaboratively to design program curricula, recruit participants, build healthcare partnerships, and ensure the seamless execution of local and national adventure events. Their ultimate goal is to empower participants to overcome their diagnoses through climbing, paddling, and surfing activities while fostering a supportive community.

First Descents

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Operations

Culinary Services

Board Governance

Community Engagement

Leadership Team

Program Management Team

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First Descents

Org chart

Teams

Operations

Culinary Services

Board Governance

Community Engagement

Leadership Team

Program Management Team

Offices

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