HIGH COUNTRY VETERANS ADVENTURES
Therapeutic wilderness experiences
For VETERANS for FREE
Serving is easy: do what you are told when you are told, to get the job done: always get the job done. Getting hurt is not an option, getting sick is not an option. Get too hurt, and you are pulled out, seen as weak. Once you are out, everything hurts. You no longer know what to do; you make it up as you go...and sometimes...fail.
You are not alone; you are not weak.
Failure happens.
Service teaches you how to put the uniform on; they do not teach you how to take it off.
High Country Veterans Adventures is here for you, we will help you figure out how to life again.
Get off the couch and outside! we got you!
Need to figure out benefits with the state or VA? we got you!
Call/text - (970) 205-9144
Email - info@HCVACO.org
Land Acknowledgement
As an outdoor guide on these lands—Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) territory—HCVA recognizes our role in both sharing and protecting this place. We commit to teaching others about the deep history and living presence of Ute peoples, whose connection to these mountains and waters spans millennia. Through our website and public conversations, we will amplify stewardship practices that honor this relationship, inviting those we guide to listen, learn, and care for this land beyond footprints.
Pop-up Adventures!!
HCVA has paired up with Higher Ground USA to offer whitewater rafting again this year! Due to overwhelming demand last year we are now offering TWO trips!!
Lunch will be included with both trips.
Sign-ups will be handled by Higher Ground though the following links:
For questions, email the HG CRU Ambassador: ChadP@HigherGroundUSA.org
Upcoming events!
HCVA is a proud member of the Outdoor industry association.
We strive to protect where we recreate and provide top tier experiences to all of our guests.
WHAT VETERANS SAY
ANTHONY, NAVY VETERAN
Having a community of people to explore with expands the activities I have access to and makes everything easier, safer, and more fun. An adventure community of veterans compounds this because everyone is one the same page, and is willing to do their part.
ZACH, ARMY VETERAN
Coming from a high speed combat environment like Afghanistan, where you're constantly alert and on guard, it an be a challenge to find hobbies and activities stateside that are exciting and that I can enjoy which don't end in blue lights and handcuffs. Fortunately, through great mentors and friends, I have been lucky enough to fill that niche with the wilderness.
ROSS, ARMY VETERAN
I ended up loving rock/ice climbing and whitewater rafting. Since the Army, they were the only things that pushed me to my limits physically and mentally at the same time,
These partners are vital suppoters of HCVA programming. They help us to provide our Veterans with the experiences they crave!
If you like what we do, you will love what they have to offer!
Our partners
Local friends
Adventure benefits
and discounts
FarOut offers their subscription service of access to many worldwide major trail maps to veterans FREE! Click on their logo above for more information or email them for instruction on how to apply. They verify through Warrior Expeditions.
HCVA now offers our trip maps though Komoot! Every participant will receive a free regional download for the area their event is held along with a free regional download for one area of their choice. See trip reports, trail data, post pictures, check weather, and more.
Paradigm Fitness Equipment supports those who served by offering a 40% discount purchase direct to all veterans. Paradigm Fitness Equipment produces top quality equipment designed to help you be your best.
At checkout, Veterans use code HCVA40 to receive your discount off of retail cost!!
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