VETERANS SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
with great sorrow we say good bye to one of our own... enter your peace and rest easy william.
Information about Services for William can be found here: www.spear-mulqueeny.com/notices/William-Holmes
There are over 40,000 American Suicides each year! It is the 10th leading cause of death. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out or call 1-800-273-8255. If you are a veteran, please press 1. The Summit for Soldiers
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monthly outings
2018 Schedule: (WEEKEND OUTINGS THIRD WEEKEND EACH MONTH)
17 April: (6:30pm - 8:30pm): CANOEING COURSE. (Meet at the Scioto Autobahn boat ramp). Led by world famous adventurer and mountaineer, Andy Politz, you will not just be learning paddling techniques, but how to do field repairs, conservation issues, history and planning for Canoe Expeditions. Our ongoing Spring and Summer classes are open for all, but will prepare a limited number of participants for an expedition down the 86-mile length of the Cuyahoga. "Paddling Through the Flames of the Cuyahoga" Ongoing Canoe Course. More classes throughout the summer, future classes (TBA) pending participant input.
20-22 April: SENECA ROCKS, WVA. This is the premiere rock climbing of the East Coast. We will not be climbing this trip, but there is an awesome, fairly easy hike to the top of the 900ft fin of rock for those that wish. Fishing for those that like, but mostly chillin' around the campfire getting to know one another.
21 April: John Crone Memorial 5K (Brownsville, Indiana) A Memorial for one of our Fallen
19-20 May: (TBD) SAVE THE DATE, We will be doing something... Possible a trip to Penn, Gettysburg???
8-10 June: Burr Oak/AT Prep Hike and Camping. Our Appalachian Trail Expert, Paul, will be leading us on a 20 plus mile (relatively flat) AT prep hike. This is a great opportunity to get out and see what it takes to hike a long trail. If you are not into that extreme, we will have the rest of our group chillin' around the campsite. Swimming, canoeing, hiking or simple hanging out!
7 July: VA Welcome Home Event
12-15 July: AT Section Hike. Paul is at it again, with a 26-mile Section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia that ends in Damascus, VA.
3-13 August: Road Trip to Wyoming (Limited to Active SfS Participants, Inquire)
18-19 August: Pending Optional Weekend Outing
25 August: "CRUSIN' THE POINT" Veterans Car Show, Benefiting SfS.
14-16 Sept: New River Rafting Trip. (Limited to Active SfS Participants, Inquire) - PENDING
10 Nov: R.O.C. for Veterans Music Festival
17 April: (6:30pm - 8:30pm): CANOEING COURSE. (Meet at the Scioto Autobahn boat ramp). Led by world famous adventurer and mountaineer, Andy Politz, you will not just be learning paddling techniques, but how to do field repairs, conservation issues, history and planning for Canoe Expeditions. Our ongoing Spring and Summer classes are open for all, but will prepare a limited number of participants for an expedition down the 86-mile length of the Cuyahoga. "Paddling Through the Flames of the Cuyahoga" Ongoing Canoe Course. More classes throughout the summer, future classes (TBA) pending participant input.
20-22 April: SENECA ROCKS, WVA. This is the premiere rock climbing of the East Coast. We will not be climbing this trip, but there is an awesome, fairly easy hike to the top of the 900ft fin of rock for those that wish. Fishing for those that like, but mostly chillin' around the campfire getting to know one another.
21 April: John Crone Memorial 5K (Brownsville, Indiana) A Memorial for one of our Fallen
19-20 May: (TBD) SAVE THE DATE, We will be doing something... Possible a trip to Penn, Gettysburg???
8-10 June: Burr Oak/AT Prep Hike and Camping. Our Appalachian Trail Expert, Paul, will be leading us on a 20 plus mile (relatively flat) AT prep hike. This is a great opportunity to get out and see what it takes to hike a long trail. If you are not into that extreme, we will have the rest of our group chillin' around the campsite. Swimming, canoeing, hiking or simple hanging out!
7 July: VA Welcome Home Event
12-15 July: AT Section Hike. Paul is at it again, with a 26-mile Section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia that ends in Damascus, VA.
3-13 August: Road Trip to Wyoming (Limited to Active SfS Participants, Inquire)
18-19 August: Pending Optional Weekend Outing
25 August: "CRUSIN' THE POINT" Veterans Car Show, Benefiting SfS.
14-16 Sept: New River Rafting Trip. (Limited to Active SfS Participants, Inquire) - PENDING
10 Nov: R.O.C. for Veterans Music Festival
Join our Effort and mission
START 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!”
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!
- Download and Print the Flag.
- Grab your military buddy/s and Head to a State Highpoint! (follow this link to find yours: www.highpointers.org)
- Take a Picture with the Flag and your Team and send it to us along with your info:
(email to info@summitforsoldiers.org) - Post it on your Social Media with the hashtags #8000metersfor8000veterans, #summitforsoldiers, and #stopveteransuicides
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!”
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LATEST NEWS and OUTINGS!
2018 SfS Southern Tour:
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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