First Descents
@firstdescents.bsky.social
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
https://firstdescents.org/
https://firstdescents.org/
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
WE'RE HIRING LEAD STAFF AND CHEFS!
Check out our needs for Field Staff or Chef, seasonal positions that we're hiring for RIGHT NOW — and, we're a past repeat recipient of Outside's Best Places to Work, btw!
Apply at https://firstdescents.org/who-we-are/careers/.
#chefjobs #outdoorjobs #hiring
Check out our needs for Field Staff or Chef, seasonal positions that we're hiring for RIGHT NOW — and, we're a past repeat recipient of Outside's Best Places to Work, btw!
Apply at https://firstdescents.org/who-we-are/careers/.
#chefjobs #outdoorjobs #hiring
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
WE'RE HIRING LEAD STAFF AND CHEFS!
Check out our needs for Field Staff or Chef, seasonal positions that we're hiring for RIGHT NOW — and, we're a past repeat recipient of Outside's Best Places to Work, btw!
Apply at https://firstdescents.org/who-we-are/careers/.
#chefjobs #outdoorjobs #hiring
Check out our needs for Field Staff or Chef, seasonal positions that we're hiring for RIGHT NOW — and, we're a past repeat recipient of Outside's Best Places to Work, btw!
Apply at https://firstdescents.org/who-we-are/careers/.
#chefjobs #outdoorjobs #hiring
Curious about joining one of our FREE Core Programs in 2026 but not sure what to expect?
Come hang with us on Zoom!
🗓 Jan. 19–22
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM MST
Sign up to get the Zoom link for your session at https://bit.ly/4psDjTG!
#OutLivingIt #healthcareworkers #caregivers #cancer #MS
Come hang with us on Zoom!
🗓 Jan. 19–22
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM MST
Sign up to get the Zoom link for your session at https://bit.ly/4psDjTG!
#OutLivingIt #healthcareworkers #caregivers #cancer #MS
January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Curious about joining one of our FREE Core Programs in 2026 but not sure what to expect?
Come hang with us on Zoom!
🗓 Jan. 19–22
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM MST
Sign up to get the Zoom link for your session at https://bit.ly/4psDjTG!
#OutLivingIt #healthcareworkers #caregivers #cancer #MS
Come hang with us on Zoom!
🗓 Jan. 19–22
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM MST
Sign up to get the Zoom link for your session at https://bit.ly/4psDjTG!
#OutLivingIt #healthcareworkers #caregivers #cancer #MS
Because of your generosity, we raised $170,000+ to help young adults dealing with cancer and MS feel empowered through our life-changing outdoor adventures! We're heading into our 25th year ready to serve and grow our amazing community!
#OutLivingIt #ayacancer #thisisms #caregiver
#OutLivingIt #ayacancer #thisisms #caregiver
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Because of your generosity, we raised $170,000+ to help young adults dealing with cancer and MS feel empowered through our life-changing outdoor adventures! We're heading into our 25th year ready to serve and grow our amazing community!
#OutLivingIt #ayacancer #thisisms #caregiver
#OutLivingIt #ayacancer #thisisms #caregiver
⏰ We're closing 2025 with gratitude & opening 2026 with hope! Donate before midnight tonight to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS in the New Year!
Visit https://bit.ly/48xtJsv to donate. Thank you for your generosity!
#cancer #MS #adventure #newyear
Visit https://bit.ly/48xtJsv to donate. Thank you for your generosity!
#cancer #MS #adventure #newyear
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⏰ We're closing 2025 with gratitude & opening 2026 with hope! Donate before midnight tonight to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS in the New Year!
Visit https://bit.ly/48xtJsv to donate. Thank you for your generosity!
#cancer #MS #adventure #newyear
Visit https://bit.ly/48xtJsv to donate. Thank you for your generosity!
#cancer #MS #adventure #newyear
There are just two days left to give to our year-end campaign to raise $50,000 to provide life-changing adventures to young adults in need of hope and healing. Give the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv today!
#nonprofit #GiveBack #adventure #cancer #MS
#nonprofit #GiveBack #adventure #cancer #MS
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There are just two days left to give to our year-end campaign to raise $50,000 to provide life-changing adventures to young adults in need of hope and healing. Give the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv today!
#nonprofit #GiveBack #adventure #cancer #MS
#nonprofit #GiveBack #adventure #cancer #MS
Cozy up with Chef Disco Panther's Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries and Caramelized Onions — a festive dish that's perfect for hosting over the holidays. Swipe for the recipe! ❄️
#OutLivingIt #holidays #OutCookingIt #dessert #nutrition #food #recipe #winter #treat
#OutLivingIt #holidays #OutCookingIt #dessert #nutrition #food #recipe #winter #treat
December 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Cozy up with Chef Disco Panther's Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries and Caramelized Onions — a festive dish that's perfect for hosting over the holidays. Swipe for the recipe! ❄️
#OutLivingIt #holidays #OutCookingIt #dessert #nutrition #food #recipe #winter #treat
#OutLivingIt #holidays #OutCookingIt #dessert #nutrition #food #recipe #winter #treat
We’re wishing you and yours a New Year filled with joy, and we’re so grateful for the generosity of supporters like YOU who make our mission possible!
#OutLivingIt #happyholidays #healingpowerofadventure #cancer #MS
#OutLivingIt #happyholidays #healingpowerofadventure #cancer #MS
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’re wishing you and yours a New Year filled with joy, and we’re so grateful for the generosity of supporters like YOU who make our mission possible!
#OutLivingIt #happyholidays #healingpowerofadventure #cancer #MS
#OutLivingIt #happyholidays #healingpowerofadventure #cancer #MS
Thank you to everyone who supported us on #ColoradoGivesDay! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $13,500 toward our $50K goal to support healing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
Your donations make our mission possible! 💙
Your donations make our mission possible! 💙
December 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported us on #ColoradoGivesDay! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $13,500 toward our $50K goal to support healing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
Your donations make our mission possible! 💙
Your donations make our mission possible! 💙
There’s still time to make a difference for this Colorado-based nonprofit on #ColoradoGivesDay! ⏰ Your gift helps young adults impacted by cancer and MS find healing, community, and confidence in the outdoors.
Donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
#OutLivingIt #ColoradoGivesDay
Donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
#OutLivingIt #ColoradoGivesDay
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
There’s still time to make a difference for this Colorado-based nonprofit on #ColoradoGivesDay! ⏰ Your gift helps young adults impacted by cancer and MS find healing, community, and confidence in the outdoors.
Donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
#OutLivingIt #ColoradoGivesDay
Donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
#OutLivingIt #ColoradoGivesDay
Did you know FD has called Colorado home since day one? This #ColoradoGivesDay, please help us reach our $50K goal to fuel healing adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
Donate at https://bit.ly/4oUeOyQ. Thank you for your support!
#OutLivingIt #Colorado #WaveOfGenerosity
Donate at https://bit.ly/4oUeOyQ. Thank you for your support!
#OutLivingIt #Colorado #WaveOfGenerosity
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Did you know FD has called Colorado home since day one? This #ColoradoGivesDay, please help us reach our $50K goal to fuel healing adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
Donate at https://bit.ly/4oUeOyQ. Thank you for your support!
#OutLivingIt #Colorado #WaveOfGenerosity
Donate at https://bit.ly/4oUeOyQ. Thank you for your support!
#OutLivingIt #Colorado #WaveOfGenerosity
When it comes to the First Descents community, your generosity doesn’t end with funding one healing adventure — it echoes through friendships, families, and futures.
Clip in. Keep our support system strong on this #GivingTuesday, by Giving the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
Clip in. Keep our support system strong on this #GivingTuesday, by Giving the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
When it comes to the First Descents community, your generosity doesn’t end with funding one healing adventure — it echoes through friendships, families, and futures.
Clip in. Keep our support system strong on this #GivingTuesday, by Giving the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
Clip in. Keep our support system strong on this #GivingTuesday, by Giving the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!
Tomorrow, we turn gratitude into action for #GivingTuesday! We’re asking you to be a link in the chain of care that carries our participants from uncertainty to confidence, from isolation to belonging, from surviving to truly #OutLivingIt.
Please donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. Thank you!
Please donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. Thank you!
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tomorrow, we turn gratitude into action for #GivingTuesday! We’re asking you to be a link in the chain of care that carries our participants from uncertainty to confidence, from isolation to belonging, from surviving to truly #OutLivingIt.
Please donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. Thank you!
Please donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. Thank you!
In honor of Native American Heritage Day, we want to express our gratitude for the leadership and resilience of indigenous peoples in protecting the lands we love.
On every FD program, we acknowledge the lands we are recreating on and reflect on the privilege we have to adventure in these places.
On every FD program, we acknowledge the lands we are recreating on and reflect on the privilege we have to adventure in these places.
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In honor of Native American Heritage Day, we want to express our gratitude for the leadership and resilience of indigenous peoples in protecting the lands we love.
On every FD program, we acknowledge the lands we are recreating on and reflect on the privilege we have to adventure in these places.
On every FD program, we acknowledge the lands we are recreating on and reflect on the privilege we have to adventure in these places.
We're thankful for the #HealingPowerofAdventure and the generous support of our growing community. Tomorrow, we hope you enjoy a joy-filled, restorative day with your loved ones. 🦃🍂
#OutLivingIt #thankful #Thanksgiving #gratitude #givethanks #HappyThanksgiving
#OutLivingIt #thankful #Thanksgiving #gratitude #givethanks #HappyThanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're thankful for the #HealingPowerofAdventure and the generous support of our growing community. Tomorrow, we hope you enjoy a joy-filled, restorative day with your loved ones. 🦃🍂
#OutLivingIt #thankful #Thanksgiving #gratitude #givethanks #HappyThanksgiving
#OutLivingIt #thankful #Thanksgiving #gratitude #givethanks #HappyThanksgiving
Here’s what a few of our participants shared that they are grateful for as they reflect on their time with First Descents in 2025.
#OutLivingIt #GiveAdventure #give #givingseason #donate #donor #supportnonprofits #cancer #MS
#OutLivingIt #GiveAdventure #give #givingseason #donate #donor #supportnonprofits #cancer #MS
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here’s what a few of our participants shared that they are grateful for as they reflect on their time with First Descents in 2025.
#OutLivingIt #GiveAdventure #give #givingseason #donate #donor #supportnonprofits #cancer #MS
#OutLivingIt #GiveAdventure #give #givingseason #donate #donor #supportnonprofits #cancer #MS
Yesterday, 17 determined runners took on the NYC Marathon in support of First Descents — racing through all five boroughs and raising over $55,000 to fuel the healing power of adventure. Thank you, Team FD! 🏃 🏙️
#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns
#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Yesterday, 17 determined runners took on the NYC Marathon in support of First Descents — racing through all five boroughs and raising over $55,000 to fuel the healing power of adventure. Thank you, Team FD! 🏃 🏙️
#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns
#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns
🚀 We’re hiring our next CEO! 🌟 Do you know a visionary, mission-driven leader ready to take First Descents into the future? Apply or share at https://t.co/ndiDxCHPmj.
#HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP
#HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP
October 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🚀 We’re hiring our next CEO! 🌟 Do you know a visionary, mission-driven leader ready to take First Descents into the future? Apply or share at https://t.co/ndiDxCHPmj.
#HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP
#HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP
We 💙 building community!
Ready to inquire about a 2026 Core Program and start the process toward a FREE healing adventure? Head to bit.ly/4gj4Nrh!
#testimonial #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #AYAcancer #testimonial #free #program #cancersupport #healthroughadventure
Ready to inquire about a 2026 Core Program and start the process toward a FREE healing adventure? Head to bit.ly/4gj4Nrh!
#testimonial #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #AYAcancer #testimonial #free #program #cancersupport #healthroughadventure
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We 💙 building community!
Ready to inquire about a 2026 Core Program and start the process toward a FREE healing adventure? Head to bit.ly/4gj4Nrh!
#testimonial #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #AYAcancer #testimonial #free #program #cancersupport #healthroughadventure
Ready to inquire about a 2026 Core Program and start the process toward a FREE healing adventure? Head to bit.ly/4gj4Nrh!
#testimonial #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #AYAcancer #testimonial #free #program #cancersupport #healthroughadventure
Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Here’s your reminder to slow down and take a moment to practice the pause.
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Here’s your reminder to slow down and take a moment to practice the pause.
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
We cheered on our incredible team of 19 runners at the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run this past weekend!
#OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon
#OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon
August 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We cheered on our incredible team of 19 runners at the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run this past weekend!
#OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon
#OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon
Happy Monday! Here's a gentle reminder of your courage as we kick off the week.
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
June 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy Monday! Here's a gentle reminder of your courage as we kick off the week.
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
We 💙 hearing about the impact of our caregiver Core Programs.
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We 💙 hearing about the impact of our caregiver Core Programs.
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
With profound heartbreak, we share that our beloved CEO and friend Ryan O’Donoghue took his own life on May 9, 2025, after battling a long and serious mental health illness.
For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.
For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.
May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
With profound heartbreak, we share that our beloved CEO and friend Ryan O’Donoghue took his own life on May 9, 2025, after battling a long and serious mental health illness.
For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.
For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 💙
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
April 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 💙
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation