“This trip was far more amazing than I ever could have imagined. The mountains were absolutely amazing and serene, and make you not want to go home. The leaders and exercises really made you think, and it helped a lot to prioritize life, which can be very difficult to do with PTSD. I highly recommend this trip to any veteran who has returned home physically but is still trying to find their way back mentally..” – Eric Dickson, Army, Iraq
Beautiful mountain scenery and camaraderie with fellow veterans at a 10th Mountain Hut in Aspen, Colorado – all at no expense to the veterans we serve.
Our wilderness-based programs incorporate rigorous hikes through beautiful mountain scenery, camaraderie with fellow veterans at the 10th Mountain Huts of Aspen, Colorado, delicious and nutritious food, and moderated discussions from a notebook of assigned readings.
Veterans are encouraged to apply to our summer-only programs, which are gender specific in order to encourage open dialogue. An easy, interactive application is available on this site. All information is confidential and respected.
MISSION WILDERNESS THERAPY
Using Wilderness Therapy to help veterans adjust to and enjoy civilian life by gaining tools for enhancing mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health.
285
veterans served
3938
Miles hiked
10
veterans per trip
11300