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Higher Ground

Adventure. Support. Belonging. Recreational Therapy Nonprofit for People of All Abilities

09/02/2025

Is blue your color? Want to wear it all winter long?

We are looking for our next fleet of winter adaptive instructors!

Pros: skiing (or snowboarding) everyday, working with rad participants, learning something new, awesome managers (see last slide), getting paid to have fun, being outside just about everyday

Cons: your jobs standards will skyrocket after working with Higher Ground

Send your resume and cover letter to maggie@highergroundusa.org - full job description link: https://buff.ly/5OlITay

08/28/2025

Only a few team sponsorships left!

The 3rd annual Higher Ground Invitational is just 4 weeks away, don't miss your opportunity to hit the links for a good cause (and for a coveted HG belt buckle)

Every dollar raised fuels 36,000 hours of life-changing programs, serving over 4,000 participants from right here in the Wood River Valley to across the nation.

Get involved - share this post with your golf obsessed friends and family, click the link below to register your team, or see the magic in action and volunteer

https://buff.ly/lQoffvd

08/12/2025

Stop by the American Legion Hall tomorrow and Hop Porter Park Thursday, for a special performance from the Victory Belles. This performance is in support of the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee. Learn more here https://buff.ly/ZeueVPP

08/11/2025

Meet Sierra, our latest addition to the HG family, coming in hot as our new Director of Grants & Sponsorship!

Sierra brings a deep love for skiing, storytelling, and strengthening community through creative partnerships. What's her most recent career highlight you ask? It is helping host the first-ever Women at the Beaver Creek Birds of Prey World Cup - complete with ski racing legends, Olympic icons (SV's own Picabo Street), and a live performance by Kool & The Gang (yeah, you read that right)!

When she's not wrangling grant deadlines or championing adaptive recreation, you might find her on the slopes, fly fishing, or crushing it at the bowling alley.

We are stoked to have Sierra on our team and a part of our family

08/08/2025

"This program has changed the trajectory of my life, and I feel a renewed sense of hope and strength in myself. I cannot thank Higher Ground enough." – Janelle

From winding singletrack to breathtaking mountain views, our Galena mountain biking program offered more than just time on the trails. It was a chance for participants to unplug from the noise of everyday life, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and reconnect with themselves in nature.

Thank you to all the volunteers, donors and HG stakeholders that make programs and transformative change like this happen.

08/06/2025

We’ll be at Wydaho! Will you!?

08/05/2025

New program alert!!

We’re excited to launch our Archery Program this August!

Dates: August 8, 15, 20, 22
Sessions available for ages 5–12 and 13+
Participants must have a permanent disability

Come try something new in a supportive and adaptive environment. Register through Community Pass - link below!

https://buff.ly/vtjymoP

07/26/2025

Calling all WRV veterans and first responders (active or retired), whether you’ve got a trophy trout story or have never touched a fly rod, you're invited to join our new half-day fly fishing series starting August 1 🎣

📍 Ketchum, ID (locations vary but we’ll keep you posted)
🗓 August 1 & every other Friday thereafter
💵 Free (transportation not included)
👥 Active or retired veterans & first responders

Reach out to Jamie, Jamie@highergroundusa.org, to sign up and hear about more local opportunities.

07/24/2025

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Forterra!

Forterra and Higher Ground are united by a shared mission: to serve those who have served. Both organizations are deeply committed to empowering veterans; Forterra through technology that protects and extends warfighter capability, and Higher Ground through therapeutic recreation that builds resilience and community.

This partnership bridges those worlds, bringing veterans new opportunities to reconnect, recover, and re-engage with purpose.

Learn more here: https://highergroundusa.org/forterra-and-higher-ground-announce-mission-driven-partnership/

07/21/2025

Hands up if you are excited about our new Request for Service feature on CommunityPass!

Do you have a unique need or request outside of our standard program offerings? Our new Request for Service option is designed for individuals with permanent disabilities seeking customized support, from equipment fittings and rentals to special one-off needs.

Check it out! https://buff.ly/pumOiIT

*Higher Ground may not be able to accommodate all requests but we will certainly try our best!

07/10/2025

Last week, veterans from across the country came together in Rumney, New Hampshire for an unforgettable climbing experience with our incredible partners at Paradox Sports. Set against the stunning backdrop of the White Mountains, this program wasn’t just about climbing, it was about connection, resilience, and pushing limits together.

Testimonials from two participants paint the picture:

“I am humbled and grateful for this opportunity to learn a new skill and connect with wonderful human beings from all walks of life. We all received each other with open arms and just had a grand old time!” - Tam

“I will remember this and take home tools to help me the rest of my life. Thank you so much.” – Shane

These veterans showed up for each other and for themselves. Thank you to everyone who made this program possible!

Address

100 S Leadville, Suite 100
Ketchum, ID
83340

Website

http://www.highergroundusa.org/

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