Mountain Warriors:
The Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division and the Power of Wilderness Therapy
Huts for Vets is thrilled to partner with the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast for an inspiring evening of storytelling and impact!
Learn how the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division helped shape outdoor recreation in America and pioneered the incredible healing power of wilderness therapy for veterans.
Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 7 PM. Doors at 6:30 PM.
Location: The Ute Theater in Rifle
What to Expect:
- The riveting story of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and the dawn of America’s ca. $1T outdoor recreation industry.
- A deep dive into the adventures that made the unit famous and those forgotten by history.
- An expose of the transformative power of the mountains to shape and heal America’s original mountain warriors.
- An intimate conversation about the 10th’s post-war impact on mountain communities in Colorado and beyond
This is more than just an evening of storytelling—it’s an opportunity to raise critical funds and awareness for Huts for Vets’ mission to serve those who have served us.
How You Can Help:
- Attend the event and be part of the conversation
- Spread the word by sharing this event with your network
- Consider donating to support our wilderness therapy programs »
All proceeds from this event will support Huts for Vets in providing life-changing wilderness experiences to veterans.
Get your tickets online today!
Tickets are also available at the door.
Each ticket sold from this powerful evening will support Huts for Vets and our dedication to providing veterans with therapeutic wilderness experiences. We are honored to carry forward the 10th Mountain Division’s tradition of finding healing in nature.
Christian Beckwith’s Ninety-Pound Rucksack examines the stories that made the unit famous and those that history has forgotten.
Equal parts intimate conversation and revelatory journalism, the presentation illuminates the transformative power of the mountains to forge a collective identity among the mountain troops—and to ignite a passion for the outdoors that reshaped American society in the process.
