VETERANS SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
UPCOMING monthly outings***HIGHPOINT OUTING (OK, TX, LA and AR)SHORT NOTICE: While Mike is off to Antarctica and rounding the corner to completing the '7-50' along with carrying the SFS message and Silently Fallen flag to the Seven Summits and all 50 State -Highpoints, we need to continue the other half of the SfS mission here at home!
With that in mind there will be our first 2019 SfS outing (simultaneously and in solidarity with the Antarctica climb ) starting January 12 as we will carry our message to the high points of OK, TX, LA, and AR, returning to Columbus no later than January 18. I know this is short notice, so please anyone interested contact Allen Diamond ASAP at 614-582-8084. Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Holidays!
I just want to say Thank You to everyone for helping to make this a pretty good SfS year! We had several people make their State High-point benchmarks, launched Tim on the Appalachian Trail (from the east) and met some new folks along the way. I will be getting Next Year's schedule out in the next month or so, so stay tuned! Send me your ideas so we can begin planning. info@summitforsoldiers.org As for me? Well, I am off to continue my Quest to carry the Silently Fallen Flag to the top of the Seven-Summits and all 50-State High points. I am getting so close! My next stop is MOUNT VINSON, the highest mountain in Antarctica. I will be gone from 2-15 Jan 2019. You can follow the climb (or if you would like to look at ways you can help support) please visit my personal webpage at: www.8000Veterans.org MOUNT VINSON 2019 
Join our Effort and missionSTART YOUR QUEST and become a 750 SfS Team Member:
If you can't join us for one of our official high-point outings, then just Download a copy of our flag below and head out to your State High-point. There is one stipulation... you have to take a Service-Member/Veteran or one of their Family-Members along with you. Make it a Group! This mission and message is about solidarity and standing together when it comes to preventing Veteran Suicides (or all Suicides for that matter), and renewing our lives through the therapy of the outdoors!
Make sure to include your mailing address in the email so we can send you one of the Official 750 Team Patches Below! “7-summits, 50-states, 8000 reasons, 1-Mission!”
LATEST NEWS and OUTINGS!
Pics and Details coming soon from the recent
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Shiloh National Military Park
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Woodall Mountain, MS High-Point
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Follow the 2018 sfS Southern Tour on our Blog here: Summit for Soldiers Blog
Our Recent Trip:
TAR HOLLOW WINTER CAMPING
(Feb 17-18)
We will a wonderful, "Snowey" time having out during this short but fun winter outing. Thanks to everyone who cam out to participate. Lots more to come!
TAR HOLLOW WINTER CAMPING
(Feb 17-18)
We will a wonderful, "Snowey" time having out during this short but fun winter outing. Thanks to everyone who cam out to participate. Lots more to come!
Most Recent Highpoint:
MT ROGERS VA Highpoint
(Summited on 20 Jan 2018.)
Everyone had an Awesome time on this very windy and cold hike to Virginia's Highest Mountain! We followed the Appalachian Trail for about 5 miles and that may have been enough to plant the bug for longer treks along the AT.
MT ROGERS VA Highpoint
(Summited on 20 Jan 2018.)
Everyone had an Awesome time on this very windy and cold hike to Virginia's Highest Mountain! We followed the Appalachian Trail for about 5 miles and that may have been enough to plant the bug for longer treks along the AT.
MAJOR OUTINGS: SAVE THE DATE: (Details pending, but dates are firm, so sign up now!)
These Major Outings are only open to participants that have participated in our monthly outings or volunteering at our community outreach events.
Email for more details: info@summitforsoldiers.org
3-13 August 2018: WY Adventure
These Major Outings are only open to participants that have participated in our monthly outings or volunteering at our community outreach events.
Email for more details: info@summitforsoldiers.org
3-13 August 2018: WY Adventure
BASECAMP (NEW)
Our Newest Program launched in the Columbus, OH area. It is called "BASECAMP" which is a place where spouses, families, and friends of veterans can come together for camaraderie and support, to just relax and hang out, or to learn more about the common struggles and difficulties they face.
2018 meet-ups coming soon. For more Details/Info: basecamp@summitforsoldiers.org
Our Newest Program launched in the Columbus, OH area. It is called "BASECAMP" which is a place where spouses, families, and friends of veterans can come together for camaraderie and support, to just relax and hang out, or to learn more about the common struggles and difficulties they face.
2018 meet-ups coming soon. For more Details/Info: basecamp@summitforsoldiers.org
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Why This Mission is so Important
- 1 of 8 Returning Service Members have symptoms of PTS Many more unreported!
- Active Duty Suicides exceed KIA.
- Over 8000 Veteran Suicides a Year!
- A Veteran commits Suicide Every 60-80 mins!
- STIGMA Kills, so lets "Kill" the STIGMA!
VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) 24/7, confidential, tailored for veterans. http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
CONTACT US: info@summitforsoldiers.org
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MT EVEREST, 19 May 2016: 8000 meters for 8000 Veterans.
The SfS Bid to reach the top of the 7-Summits and each of the 50-State High-points.
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VETERANSWe exist for you. Our Veterans Mountaineering Club was started to serve our veterans and family members. Come join the camaraderie and adventure, it's also a place where folks can just get away and hang out or give each other a hand if we need it. We don't promise answers, but we do promise to walk beside you through it all.
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FUTURE LEADERSROTC, Recruits, OCS, you are the "Tip of the Spear" of our effort to change the mindset of our future veterans when it comes to the Stigma, early detection/treatment of PTS/mTBI. We have the simple DOD tools you need... if you choose to except the challenge.
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